Peaks: Kobe vs West vs Oscar vs Wade

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Re: Peaks: Kobe vs West vs Oscar vs Wade 

Post#21 » by MMyhre » Fri Jul 14, 2023 11:54 pm

TBasketball had West over Robertson peakwise.

1 Wade 08 to 10 somewhere. Best athlete of the group (speed, acceleration, first step, change of direction, second jump), and in my opinion the biggest killer at his best. Absolutely unstoppable going to the rim, very strong willed, takes over on both ends with insane help defense/energy/motor, makes plays out of nowhere, when in the "flow state" can hit tough 3s as long as a whole series, midrange is money, great clutch player on both ends. Rises to the occasion. Probably the most talented driver to the rim of all time. Best help defender/shot blocker of the group (6-4 with a 6-11 wingspan). A game that showcases a lot of this
2 West (I think most people should take West 1, if you just look at his playoff numbers/realize how limiting the lack of a 3pt line was, but I just feel like if you are that good, you should be able to find more ways to win more. Feels like his lack of big time athleticism limits him in regards to just being able to dominate completely, like Wade could.)
3 Kobe (Hurt by his athletic and defensive peak not lining up with his offensive one (09), would probably have a very strong case if he had all of them together. The best tough shotmaker of the group, and that has big time value in the playoffs. Also has the worst shot selection of the group, especially in the early to mid years, which hurts his efficency, average wingspan and small hands,
4 Robertson (just feels like too much stat inflation, not enough impact on winning. Guard Wilt. I will admit to not seeing or looking too deep into Robertson myself, mostly listened to TBasketball)
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Re: Peaks: Kobe vs West vs Oscar vs Wade 

Post#22 » by Stan » Wed Jul 19, 2023 4:58 pm

Just being real, it's impossible to compare guys who played literally 4 decades apart under different rules, different pacing, and without a 3 point line.
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Re: Peaks: Kobe vs West vs Oscar vs Wade 

Post#23 » by tsherkin » Wed Jul 19, 2023 5:11 pm

Stan wrote:Just being real, it's impossible to compare guys who played literally 4 decades apart under different rules, different pacing, and without a 3 point line.


It's brutal, for sure. In fairness, West had contemporary levels of efficiency and a reasonably modern-styled game. There's room to believe he'd be a pretty competent three-point shooter as well. Sort of same same with Oscar.

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