Kobe says he could beat LeBron 1 on 1 - what do you think?

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Who wins 1 on 1?

Kobe
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LeBron
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Post#61 » by TheKiteDesigner » Fri Jan 18, 2013 10:48 pm

Kobe got hot in the 4th qt until LeBron switched on him for the remainder of the game. Kobe can say whatever he wants but I'm not buying it. What do you expect? It's Kobe the ego Bryant, for him to say LeBron would roast him? In Kobe's prime different story, that would be fun to watch.
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Post#62 » by Typhoon20 » Fri Jan 18, 2013 10:49 pm

This is why he's one of my most disliked players ever.
On the other hand you see LeBron bringing IT for his team, Kobe brings it for himself.

Dude you've been handed one of the best individual pieces in NBA history and you ain't even gonna make the playoffs. I'd worry about that before I start making these 1on1 remarks. All these remarks lately makes him look like an even bigger fool.

I wish this Kobe guy would've played in Jordans era. Jordan wouldn't take this ****. Not that Kobe would've had the balls to say **** like this. Anyway I'd take at least 3 guys currently over Kobe any day of the week.

God I wish they had a 1on1 contest at the allstar event. You gonna talk ****, you better back it up.
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Post#63 » by Chicago-Bull-E » Fri Jan 18, 2013 10:51 pm

Currently? Lebron would shat all over Kobe
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Post#64 » by ItsSensei » Fri Jan 18, 2013 11:00 pm

Right now? Lebron would kill Kobe =P.
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Post#65 » by PCProductions » Fri Jan 18, 2013 11:08 pm

On a non-basketball related note, this reminds me of the people that play MOBA's or FPS's that lose but blame their teammates and claim they would kick anybody's ass 1 on 1.
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Post#66 » by Chicago-Bull-E » Fri Jan 18, 2013 11:15 pm

Also, what a douche. We've basically been numbed to how big of a douche Kobe is. There would be a much bigger uproar about this if it were someone else. Oh well
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Post#67 » by kimbobrand28 » Fri Jan 18, 2013 11:17 pm

prime kobe, maybe
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Post#68 » by G35 » Fri Jan 18, 2013 11:23 pm

It's hard to separate people's perceptions of how they see players live. People think that Kobe doesn't have the foot speed, handles, overall athletic ability to go around Lebron. Just watching Lebron and Kobe last night you can see the mismatch. Lebron is in his prime and Kobe isn't and it looks bad.

But if we asked this question anywhere from 2001-2007 I think it's a real debate. I don't think either one would dominate the other but Kobe would be able to do anything he wanted especially in his physical prime. I personally think the Kobe from 2001-2005 was his peak. He had Red Bull flowing in his legs and everything worked for him. I think the only way Lebron would be able to slow Kobe would be to deny him the ball which I think Lebron is very good at doing. But Kobe's inside/out game was so good that I believe he was a better streak shooter then than he is now and he could get to the rim at will.....
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Post#69 » by EArl » Fri Jan 18, 2013 11:30 pm

If we are talking right now than I would give Lebron a slight edge. Prime vs Prime Kobe is just as strong as Lebron and athletic.
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Post#70 » by Heat3 » Fri Jan 18, 2013 11:31 pm

I know what Kobe is going through. We are both the same age. Trying to hold onto his youth and getting a cold hard slap from reality. Just the other day I went to the movies and some girl there referred to me as "sir". Ugh...it hurts I tell you.
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Post#71 » by aggo » Fri Jan 18, 2013 11:49 pm

1on1 today kobe would get killed. prime on prime? i'm not so sure


melo/durant are the only people who could beat lebron 1on1
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Post#72 » by fart » Fri Jan 18, 2013 11:58 pm

There is no one that could stop Lebron from scoring in a 1v1 game imo. Lebron would bull doze his way to the rim every time agaisnt him.
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Post#73 » by Weems » Sat Jan 19, 2013 12:00 am

lol
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Post#74 » by Dat Pass » Sat Jan 19, 2013 12:00 am

Typhoon20 wrote:This is why he's one of my most disliked players ever.
On the other hand you see LeBron bringing IT for his team, Kobe brings it for himself.

Dude you've been handed one of the best individual pieces in NBA history and you ain't even gonna make the playoffs. I'd worry about that before I start making these 1on1 remarks. All these remarks lately makes him look like an even bigger fool.

I wish this Kobe guy would've played in Jordans era. Jordan wouldn't take this ****. Not that Kobe would've had the balls to say **** like this. Anyway I'd take at least 3 guys currently over Kobe any day of the week.

God I wish they had a 1on1 contest at the allstar event. You gonna talk ****, you better back it up.


What do you mean, he better back it up? Dude is the 2nd greatest SG to ever play the game, and one of the best scorers ever.
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Post#75 » by john248 » Sat Jan 19, 2013 12:16 am

Heat3 wrote:I know what Kobe is going through. We are both the same age. Trying to hold onto his youth and getting a cold hard slap from reality. Just the other day I went to the movies and some girl there referred to me as "sir". Ugh...it hurts I tell you.


yea, i'm 33 and it is odd reading how kobe is old and done ... makes me wonder what i'll be next year. :lol:

maybe i just have to dress like an **** with baggy pants or act like some fool from the Jersey Shore so people still think im young :lol:
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Post#76 » by MrHidden » Sat Jan 19, 2013 12:25 am

for real
kobe vs lebron
it's like
car vs tank
cow vs rhyno
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bla bla
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Post#77 » by narmerguy » Sat Jan 19, 2013 12:35 am

No but seriously...how does Kobe rebound? Prime Kobe vs Prime Lebron and you want to know who's going to get the rebounds? Kobe will basically have to rely on outside shooting while lebron can still rely on posting. People talking about his post game not being that good...yeah sure maybe against other SF and PF but not against a SG in a one-on-one situation where there's no double-team. I'm not saying Kobe isn't good, but it's just a little ridiculous to think he could take someone bigger and stronger than him that can shoot just as well (better perhaps) and is just as good defensively though also has a defensive advantage because of length. What is Kobe's advantage? And how do they outweigh the stockpile of advantages that Lebron has?
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Post#78 » by doozyj » Sat Jan 19, 2013 12:41 am

Prime Kobe would absolutely wreck Lebron, it's what Kobe does.
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Post#79 » by anish23 » Sat Jan 19, 2013 12:43 am

35% votes for Kobe?

are you guys crazy or what?

LeBron would murder him,

someone stop this old man from running his mouth... what a dick.
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Post#80 » by hayden » Sat Jan 19, 2013 12:58 am

i think it'd be close, and i wouldn't be surprised if either won. but i'd pick kobe.

kobe has a better shot and is more creative getting to rim (much better footwork). these are pretty big advantages when playing 1-on-1.

lebron is faster and stronger, but without screens from teammates or a full-court to run, those strengths are slightly diminished.

however, if this game isn't "officiated" and kobe's not calling charges... and lebron has free reign on driving heads-down, shoulder out, like a freight train, then yeah, he'd take the game, no question.
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