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Kobe

Posted: Tue Oct 8, 2013 8:26 pm
by MisterHibachi
Similar to that Magic thread, where would a prime Kobe rank in today's league? Comfortably second? Fighting for second with Durant?

EDIT: If team results factor into it, then assume he replaces current Kobe on the current Lakers.

Re: Kobe

Posted: Tue Oct 8, 2013 8:31 pm
by Colbinii
Well if you assume prime Kobe played with last years roster, then Dwight Resigns there, and everything is changed. They make the WCF or 2nd Round.

Comfortably second.

Re: Kobe

Posted: Tue Oct 8, 2013 8:33 pm
by MisterHibachi
Would Dwight really resign? Wasn't his problem that Kobe shoots too much and he wanted to be the man? Dwight would never be the franchise player with prime Kobe on his team, so I think he still leaves.

Re: Kobe

Posted: Tue Oct 8, 2013 11:02 pm
by mihail_petkov
The best player in the league.

Re: Kobe

Posted: Tue Oct 8, 2013 11:12 pm
by OnePostLegend
Somewhere between 2-4; if I were pressed into picking one number I'll say 3rd.

Re: Kobe

Posted: Tue Oct 8, 2013 11:39 pm
by ardee
Yeah, definitely second behind LeBron.

By prime I'm assuming you mean '06 onward?

Re: Kobe

Posted: Wed Oct 9, 2013 12:20 am
by PaulieWal
mihail_petkov wrote:The best player in the league.


Seriously doubt it. LeBron's last two seasons have been all-time seasons and I don't think a prime Kobe would have been able to be better than that (especially 2013 RS).

He would be tied with KD for 2nd best player and at the very worst 3rd best player.

Re: Kobe

Posted: Wed Oct 9, 2013 12:50 am
by MisterHibachi
ardee wrote:Yeah, definitely second behind LeBron.

By prime I'm assuming you mean '06 onward?


Whatever you consider his prime to be.

Re: Kobe

Posted: Wed Oct 9, 2013 1:38 am
by Woodsanity
2nd or 3rd best.

Re: Kobe

Posted: Wed Oct 9, 2013 1:52 am
by Colbinii
MisterHibachi wrote:Would Dwight really resign? Wasn't his problem that Kobe shoots too much and he wanted to be the man? Dwight would never be the franchise player with prime Kobe on his team, so I think he still leaves.

Dwight would resign because he would be a title contender. Dwight didn't resign because with a dinosaur-esque Kobe and a not so bright future for the Lakers, there was little to no way he would win a title there. He went to Houston because they have a 24 year old star, one of the best role players in the league, and Hakeem.
I would take a prime Kobe over that any day of the week, as good as that looks.

Re: Kobe

Posted: Wed Oct 9, 2013 2:39 am
by RayBan-Sematra
Probably be the 3rd best player in the league at worst.
Not sure who else besides LBJ or Durant could possibly challenge him. Maybe CP3 or a healthy motivated Dwight?

Re: Kobe

Posted: Wed Oct 9, 2013 2:50 am
by GSP
2nd or 3rd. I feel like ive been underrating Kd but the beginning of the season for Okc w/o Westbrook should shine more light

Re: Kobe

Posted: Wed Oct 9, 2013 2:51 am
by John Thomas
Definitely 2nd best player.

Re: Kobe

Posted: Wed Oct 9, 2013 3:21 am
by kulo
3rd after LBJ & Durant.

Re: Kobe

Posted: Wed Oct 9, 2013 3:27 am
by D.Brasco
Unless Kobe was putting up literally his 35ppg season I don't think he'd be in serious consideration for the top 2. LeBron and Durant were just too dominant last season. He'd be comfortably 3rd though.

Re: Kobe

Posted: Wed Oct 9, 2013 3:29 am
by mojay641
Top 2 obviously.

Re: Kobe

Posted: Sat Oct 12, 2013 10:05 pm
by Rasho_libre
Durant is only statistically better than Kobe. The jury is still out if he is actually better than a prime Kobe who IMO edges Durant out a little as the second best I'm the league. Like I hate the guy and all but the dudes a proven legend still. Kd nothing to scoff at either, RS worse and again stats wise he peaked higher the. Kobe ever did last year, we just need to see more to put him ahead of the the second greats sg of all time

Re: Kobe

Posted: Sat Oct 12, 2013 11:22 pm
by Swagalicious
1. LeBron
2. Kobe

Rest

Re: Kobe

Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2013 12:04 am
by Matt15
He would be the 2nd Best, but he would be in the convo for the best.

Re: Kobe

Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2013 12:12 am
by bledredwine
Easily best scorer and people forget how in awe we were, he'd give Lebron competition.