Tatum the next Kobe?

TheDoors24 · Post #61 » by **TheDoors24** » Tue Jul 17, 2018 10:53 pm

ajones9219 wrote:
8axer wrote:Tatum isn’t as athletic as Kobe, right? He’s more of a Grant Hill before injuries ended his career.

Not as athletic as prime Kobe but very very athletic nonetheless

Actually prime kobe wasn’t anywhere near as athletic as fro Kobe. Fro Kobe was a freak athletically. Super underrated in that department.

Post #62 » by **zimpy27** » Tue Jul 17, 2018 11:00 pm

No Kobe had handles, playmaking and drive that were quite different. Tatum is smaller Durant.

I'm keen to see who will be better out of Ingram and Tatum. Tatum definitely has the better start.

Incipio · Post #63 » by **Incipio** » Tue Jul 17, 2018 11:01 pm

Kobe was so much quicker with much better handles. He can be the primary ball handler on a team. Tatum 1 on 1 could barely drive past his man. Also without the handles and passing ability, his upside is somewhat capped. I see him being a Carmelo impact type of player at his prime.

Hipster Doofus · Post #64 » by **Hipster Doofus** » Tue Jul 17, 2018 11:01 pm

ChartFiction · Post #65 » by **ChartFiction** » Tue Jul 17, 2018 11:05 pm

Tatum does NOT have a Kobe/Durant ceiling. He'd be lucky to ever be considered a top 5 player in the league.

You guys need to step back and look at things objectively.

reload141 · Post #66 » by **reload141** » Tue Jul 17, 2018 11:05 pm

Nuh probably not, but it's a good video nonetheless.

He's got some amazing moves and his shots on Embiid & Bamba in that 1 on 1 video were INSANE.

bargnanimvp · Post #67 » by **bargnanimvp** » Tue Jul 17, 2018 11:10 pm

he will be better than kobe let's be honest

3toheadmelo · Post #68 » by **3toheadmelo** » Tue Jul 17, 2018 11:12 pm

he probably wont be the next kobe ( i mean cmon kobe is an all time god) but this is pretty cool. i would not be surprised if he has a similar career to kobe tho.

Read on Twitter

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Kalela · Post #69 » by **Kalela** » Tue Jul 17, 2018 11:21 pm

He is not the athlete Kobe was but he is also not the ballhog Kobe was.

dan-man · Post #70 » by **dan-man** » Tue Jul 17, 2018 11:24 pm

Its early but check back in a couple seasons.

MTJazzv3 · Post #71 » by **MTJazzv3** » Tue Jul 17, 2018 11:42 pm

TheGOATWill wrote:
tundraknight wrote:I thought he was supposed to be the next Paul Pierce?

If I was a boston fan, I'd absolutely take next Paul Pierce. Peak PP used to cook big time. I think Tatum will finish this season as the number 1 option especially after, wait for it...Bos moves Kyrie sometime between now and deadline. Maybe before camp.

I totally would expect Hayward being traded before Kyrie based on roster fit/needs. Did I miss something definitive that Kyrie doesn't want to be on a contending team for the next several years?

The Box Office · Post #72 » by **The Box Office** » Wed Jul 18, 2018 1:54 am

No. He's the next Larry Bird. Black Bird.

Saint Lazarus · Post #73 » by **Saint Lazarus** » Wed Jul 18, 2018 2:34 am

MTJazzv3 wrote:
TheGOATWill wrote:
tundraknight wrote:I thought he was supposed to be the next Paul Pierce?

If I was a boston fan, I'd absolutely take next Paul Pierce. Peak PP used to cook big time. I think Tatum will finish this season as the number 1 option especially after, wait for it...Bos moves Kyrie sometime between now and deadline. Maybe before camp.

Did I miss something definitive that Kyrie doesn't want to be on a contending team for the next several years?

Yeah they're called Knicks/Nets fans.

The rumour's basically been perpetrated by New York media who think that Butler and Kyrie are going to form a superteam in New York due to rumours from a year and a half ago.

ISayshowmee · Post #74 » by **ISayshowmee** » Wed Jul 18, 2018 2:39 am

Next Paul Pierce. Tatum does not have Kobe’s explosiveness.

NoDopeOnSundays · Post #75 » by **NoDopeOnSundays** » Wed Jul 18, 2018 2:47 am

His post game and footwork remind me of Kobes, but like others have said he's not the athlete that Bean was. His faceup game with a live dribble looks a lot like Melos too, lots of side to side dribble with hesitations into shots.

His skillset for his age is really something.

ProfessorJM · Post #76 » by **ProfessorJM** » Wed Jul 18, 2018 2:48 am

It's early so let's see how it goes. My guess is he doesn't quite develop the playmaking and handles of Kobe, and his athleticism is a slight downgrade. Maybe a more athletic Pierce or a poor man's Durant which is not a bad comparison to me at all because that's still a perennial All-Star in my mind. I really thought Carmelo type player before last season, but I think he can end up better. He's really good, one of the most promising players to come out of Duke.

dan-man · Post #77 » by **dan-man** » Wed Jul 18, 2018 3:14 am

Kalela wrote:He is not the athlete Kobe was but he is also not the ballhog Kobe was.

Your big 3 got dominated by a "ball hog"? Must hurt...

BigTrade92 · Post #78 » by **BigTrade92** » Wed Jul 18, 2018 3:30 am

dan-man wrote:
Kalela wrote:He is not the athlete Kobe was but he is also not the ballhog Kobe was.

Your big 3 got dominated by a "ball hog"? Must hurt...

Wins in 7 games at home by 4 total points after the Celtics starting center tears up his knee minutes into Game 6.....cites it as "domination".

:lol:

CptCrunch · Post #79 » by **CptCrunch** » Wed Jul 18, 2018 3:32 am

He is taller than Kobe and has a better shot at the same age. That is a big advantage. SF is the best scoring position in the NBA. Kobe can always be checked by larger wings. Tatum will have the Durant advantage of being larger than most wings.

No one cares about maybe 15% less athleticism.

Saint Lazarus · Post #80 » by **Saint Lazarus** » Wed Jul 18, 2018 3:41 am

Tatum has a better chance of being a hybrid Davis/Durant/PG13 combo than Kobe. He has a chance to grow another 2 inches, and in combination with his length and size, could make him one of the most skilled big men in the game.