Harden: “I have nothing to prove in Philly. I don’t feel any pressure.”

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Post#121 » by LBJKB24MJ23 » Fri May 13, 2022 4:59 pm

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Lol The most unlikable star in Nets franchise history. It’s hard topping Deron Williams.

Let’s talk Brooklyn for a second, how would you sum up your short stint in Brooklyn?

“Uh, it was a lot of ups and downs. I appreciate the Nets and the city for what they’ve done for me in that year and a half. This is a business and for me, I think my happiness is the most important thing so I had to make the best decision for myself and for my family. But yea, I appreciated the time in Brooklyn.”


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Post#122 » by Eagle4 » Fri May 13, 2022 5:06 pm

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I dont see how Wade is on the same tier as Kobe
I'd honestly take Wade at their peaks.


Wade didn't have the mamba mentality. Kobe by default.

Lol is this a joke? Literally every one of the top 3 SGs had "mamba mentality" aka killer instinct and closing the deal.
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Post#123 » by Optms » Fri May 13, 2022 5:11 pm

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Eagle4 wrote:I'd honestly take Wade at their peaks.


Wade didn't have the mamba mentality. Kobe by default.

Lol is this a joke? Literally every one of the top 3 SGs had "mamba mentality" aka killer instinct and closing the deal.


Wade took a backseat to LeGOAT. And allowed Bron and Chris Bosh to help him form a superteam to stack the deck. That isn't Mamba mentality. 8-)
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Post#124 » by binjumper » Fri May 13, 2022 5:13 pm

Optms wrote:
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Wade didn't have the mamba mentality. Kobe by default.

Lol is this a joke? Literally every one of the top 3 SGs had "mamba mentality" aka killer instinct and closing the deal.


Wade took a backseat to LeGOAT. And allowed Bron and Chris Bosh to help him form a superteam to stack the deck. That isn't Mamba mentality. 8-)


Did you forget he won a chip before lebron?
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Post#125 » by Drakeem » Fri May 13, 2022 5:17 pm

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Joker wrote:peak wade was as good or better than Kobe. The stats reflect that.


The stats also reflect Harden being better than Wade. But we all know that isn't true.
Not in the playoffs they don't. Nice of you to leave out that aspect to bring down "stats". :crazy:
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Post#126 » by Zasterror » Fri May 13, 2022 5:18 pm

Optms wrote:
Eagle4 wrote:
Optms wrote:
Wade didn't have the mamba mentality. Kobe by default.

Lol is this a joke? Literally every one of the top 3 SGs had "mamba mentality" aka killer instinct and closing the deal.


Wade took a backseat to LeGOAT. And allowed Bron and Chris Bosh to help him form a superteam to stack the deck. That isn't Mamba mentality. 8-)

What Wade did in 2006 Finals was not an equivalent of "mamba mentality"? Why do you think Kobe respected Wade so much?
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Post#127 » by Loaded_Hollows » Fri May 13, 2022 5:21 pm

Kobe was on a different tier than Wade. They’re both on a different tier than Harden.
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Post#128 » by Optms » Fri May 13, 2022 5:24 pm

Zasterror wrote:
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Eagle4 wrote:Lol is this a joke? Literally every one of the top 3 SGs had "mamba mentality" aka killer instinct and closing the deal.


Wade took a backseat to LeGOAT. And allowed Bron and Chris Bosh to help him form a superteam to stack the deck. That isn't Mamba mentality. 8-)

What Wade did in 2006 Finals was not an equivalent of "mamba mentality"? Why do you think Kobe respected Wade so much?


I'm not saying Wade isn't great or scoffing at his career. But him choosing to accept Lebron and Chris Bosh on the Heat would have been equivalent to Kobe recruiting Tim Duncan and Gilbert Arenas in 2006. Never would have happened in a million years.
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Post#129 » by Joker » Fri May 13, 2022 5:26 pm

Loaded_Hollows wrote:Kobe was on a different tier than Wade. .


For total career achievements and longevity, of course. For absolute peak, nah. Wade brought the same defense and offense production, but with better shot selection and none of the Kobe ego heroball throw-teammates-under-the-bus b***s***.
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Post#130 » by prejt » Fri May 13, 2022 5:31 pm

Joker wrote:peak wade was as good or better than Kobe. The stats reflect that. Eye test too. Kobe wins on longevity though.

"or better"...lol.
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Post#131 » by Lalouie » Fri May 13, 2022 5:36 pm

every team is lining up for harden after this
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Post#132 » by SerialChiller » Fri May 13, 2022 5:38 pm

Optms wrote:
Eagle4 wrote:
Optms wrote:
Wade didn't have the mamba mentality. Kobe by default.

Lol is this a joke? Literally every one of the top 3 SGs had "mamba mentality" aka killer instinct and closing the deal.


Wade took a backseat to LeGOAT. And allowed Bron and Chris Bosh to help him form a superteam to stack the deck. That isn't Mamba mentality. 8-)


You're right...Wade had something better than Mamba mentality. He had a winning mentality. He would do whatever it takes to win, even being self aware and putting the team first once he knew his knee was done. Things Kobe's Mamba ego would never allow him to do.
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Post#133 » by SerialChiller » Fri May 13, 2022 5:41 pm

Optms wrote:
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Optms wrote:
Wade took a backseat to LeGOAT. And allowed Bron and Chris Bosh to help him form a superteam to stack the deck. That isn't Mamba mentality. 8-)

What Wade did in 2006 Finals was not an equivalent of "mamba mentality"? Why do you think Kobe respected Wade so much?


I'm not saying Wade isn't great or scoffing at his career. But him choosing to accept Lebron and Chris Bosh on the Heat would have been equivalent to Kobe recruiting Tim Duncan and Gilbert Arenas in 2006. Never would have happened in a million years.


Kobe was gifted prime Shaq right off the bat. He had plenty of help during his career and even wanted out of LA at one point when he didn't have it. Cut this nonsense out lol.
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Post#134 » by Optms » Fri May 13, 2022 5:42 pm

SerialChiller wrote:
Optms wrote:
Eagle4 wrote:Lol is this a joke? Literally every one of the top 3 SGs had "mamba mentality" aka killer instinct and closing the deal.


Wade took a backseat to LeGOAT. And allowed Bron and Chris Bosh to help him form a superteam to stack the deck. That isn't Mamba mentality. 8-)


You're right...Wade had something better than Mamba mentality. He had a winning mentality. He would do whatever it takes to win, even being self aware and putting the team first. Things Kobe's Mamba ego would never allow him to do.


No, its called having principles. Some individuals would rather work for their achievements rather than taking the easy way out. Mamba mentality. :D
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Post#135 » by SerialChiller » Fri May 13, 2022 5:43 pm

Optms wrote:
SerialChiller wrote:
Optms wrote:
Wade took a backseat to LeGOAT. And allowed Bron and Chris Bosh to help him form a superteam to stack the deck. That isn't Mamba mentality. 8-)


You're right...Wade had something better than Mamba mentality. He had a winning mentality. He would do whatever it takes to win, even being self aware and putting the team first. Things Kobe's Mamba ego would never allow him to do.


No, its called having principles. Some individuals would rather work for their achievements rather than taking the easy way out. Mamba mentality. :D


Oh so that's what he called riding Shaq to 3 titles...principles got it
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Post#136 » by Eagle4 » Fri May 13, 2022 5:44 pm

Optms wrote:
SerialChiller wrote:
Optms wrote:
Wade took a backseat to LeGOAT. And allowed Bron and Chris Bosh to help him form a superteam to stack the deck. That isn't Mamba mentality. 8-)


You're right...Wade had something better than Mamba mentality. He had a winning mentality. He would do whatever it takes to win, even being self aware and putting the team first. Things Kobe's Mamba ego would never allow him to do.


No, its called having principles. Some individuals would rather work for their achievements rather than taking the easy way out. Mamba mentality. :D

Lol the same Kobe lobbying to go to Chicago if LA if didn't rob MEM of Gasol, please.
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Post#137 » by Optms » Fri May 13, 2022 5:45 pm

Eagle4 wrote:
Optms wrote:
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You're right...Wade had something better than Mamba mentality. He had a winning mentality. He would do whatever it takes to win, even being self aware and putting the team first. Things Kobe's Mamba ego would never allow him to do.


No, its called having principles. Some individuals would rather work for their achievements rather than taking the easy way out. Mamba mentality. :D

Lol the same Kobe lobbying to go to Chicago if LA if didn't rob MEM of Gasol, please.


Wanting help and wanting to stack the deck are two different things.
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Post#138 » by Joker » Fri May 13, 2022 5:47 pm

Yeah, people forget that as soon as Kobe wasn't winning like he was used to with Shaq, he wanted to bail on the Lakers.
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Post#139 » by elchengue20 » Fri May 13, 2022 5:49 pm

SerialChiller wrote:
Optms wrote:
Zasterror wrote:What Wade did in 2006 Finals was not an equivalent of "mamba mentality"? Why do you think Kobe respected Wade so much?


I'm not saying Wade isn't great or scoffing at his career. But him choosing to accept Lebron and Chris Bosh on the Heat would have been equivalent to Kobe recruiting Tim Duncan and Gilbert Arenas in 2006. Never would have happened in a million years.


Kobe was gifted prime Shaq right off the bat. He had plenty of help during his career and even wanted out of LA at one point when he didn't have it. Cut this nonsense out lol.


Lol Kobe asked to be traded from LA at one point because he didnt have any help. Years later he recruited Dwight and Nash to LA. Also wanted CP3 and KG on the Lakers.

And i dont say this to diss Kobe, most players want to have great teammates and win, but some Kobe fans live in a fantasy.
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Post#140 » by Eagle4 » Fri May 13, 2022 5:50 pm

Optms wrote:
Eagle4 wrote:
Optms wrote:
No, its called having principles. Some individuals would rather work for their achievements rather than taking the easy way out. Mamba mentality. :D

Lol the same Kobe lobbying to go to Chicago if LA if didn't rob MEM of Gasol, please.


Wanting help and wanting to stack the deck are two different things.
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