What are some offensive/defensive advantages Kobe has over Wade?

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What are some offensive/defensive advantages Kobe has over Wade? 

Post#1 » by Matt15 » Wed Feb 1, 2023 5:28 pm

Same as the other thread but this time it's switched.
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Re: What are some offensive/defensive advantages Kobe has over Wade? 

Post#2 » by 1993Playoffs » Wed Feb 1, 2023 5:36 pm

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Re: What are some offensive/defensive advantages Kobe has over Wade? 

Post#3 » by eminence » Wed Feb 1, 2023 5:38 pm

Better shooter, I prefer his passing in non drive and kick situations, better footwork/size to work in the low/mid post. Generally a more varied offensive game, arguably a bit more defense agnostic due to that. Defensively I don’t see a ton of clear advantages.
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Post#4 » by dygaction » Wed Feb 1, 2023 6:20 pm

1993Playoffs wrote:Overall shooting , post play, ball handling , on ball defense, longevity

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Re: What are some offensive/defensive advantages Kobe has over Wade? 

Post#5 » by Colbinii » Wed Feb 1, 2023 6:36 pm

I prefer Kobe's offensive game in a vacuum to Wade, particularly Kobe's variety of offensive skills allows him to be an extremely resilient player offensively against a multitude of defensive strategies.

Kobe's shooting range and vision, particularly operating anywhere from the high post to the low block, gives him a leg-up on Wade in half-court sets.

Kobe is a better on-ball defender which has value over Wade's defensive style [more value loaded into the off-ball aspect] in certain situations.

I think Kobe may be the GOAT Wing at operating with a +passing big man [Shaq and Gasol].
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Re: What are some offensive/defensive advantages Kobe has over Wade? 

Post#6 » by LukaTheGOAT » Wed Feb 1, 2023 8:37 pm

I think 99 and 200 Kobe is a better better on-ball defender than Wade ever was.

I think Kobe is a better tough shot-maker.

I think Kobe is more scalable.

I think Kobe has a more varied game in the post.

I think Kobe has better durability/longevity.

I think Kobe is better at navigating screens probably when he applies himself.
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Re: What are some offensive/defensive advantages Kobe has over Wade? 

Post#7 » by rk2023 » Thu Feb 2, 2023 4:16 am

Offense:
Off-ball movement (sans to-the-rim cutting, where Wade >)
Curling off of screens
Catch and shoot Game
Jump-shooting (2P and 3P)
Connective Passing
Post/Back-to-Basket game
Quick-touch scoring and decision making (probably falls under all of these)

Defense:
Screen Navigation
On-Ball Technique
Ball denial

Note, defense is in reference to younger Kobe seen in 1999 and 2000. When looking at defensive value with an offensive load for both, the edge I give to Kobe only applies for communication - perhaps on-ball defense, but I think his motor is sporadic.

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