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Does Kobe have the most ups of anyone at 34?

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Does Kobe have the most ups of anyone at 34? 

Post#1 » by BattleTested » Mon Mar 4, 2013 8:11 am

This answer's too easy if it was focused on the mileage on his legs, because he's clearly top 3 with Kareem and Malone for impact as a player in his 17th season. But I'm not asking that-

I'm asking if there has ever been a player at 34 with as much hops as Kobe, who could throw down as ferocious dunks as Kobe. He had his head at backboard level tonight (in the late 4th quarter when he should have been tired.)

Here's Mike at 34-

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlwUFA5Sric[/youtube]

Dominique-

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_H0NbSzDHw[/youtube]

Dr. J
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqInZ9KRg7E[/youtube]

Kobe
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Z9aTJCVUYE[/youtube]
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Re: Does Kobe have the most ups of anyone at 34? 

Post#2 » by Imadogg » Mon Mar 4, 2013 8:31 am

MJ and VC come to mind

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDZJfKd43eU[/youtube]
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Re: Does Kobe have the most ups of anyone at 34? 

Post#3 » by Soul Chef Fresh » Mon Mar 4, 2013 9:50 am

German Engineering at its finest.

They replaced his knees with micro Audi engines.
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Re: Does Kobe have the most ups of anyone at 34? 

Post#4 » by Jakay » Mon Mar 4, 2013 2:01 pm

Today was the first time I've really felt "I'd have broken there" while watching him play.

And this is coming from "I'd probably have broken each play for two decades in reality".

That was a graceful throw down too for being so strong.

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