Lakers: Replace Westbrook w/ ’01 Kobe Bryant

Matt15 · Post #1 » by **Matt15** » Thu Feb 3, 2022 7:14 pm

Where would they rank in the West? How far would they go?

SHAQ32 · Post #2 » by **SHAQ32** » Thu Feb 3, 2022 7:48 pm

I don't think current Lebron could coexist with that version of Kobe

Post #3 » by **penbeast0** » Thu Feb 3, 2022 8:04 pm

Can we do the Wizards, replace Brad Beal and Kyle Kuzma with Michael Jordan and Larry Bird? Like in reality? Please?

falcolombardi · Post #4 » by **falcolombardi** » Thu Feb 3, 2022 8:16 pm

SHAQ32 wrote:I don't think current Lebron could coexist with that version of Kobe

why not?

falcolombardi · Post #5 » by **falcolombardi** » Thu Feb 3, 2022 8:17 pm

they probably wreck everyone

if healthy

Colbinii · Post #6 » by **Colbinii** » Thu Feb 3, 2022 8:22 pm

SHAQ32 wrote:I don't think current Lebron could coexist with that version of Kobe

Of course he could. LeBron is king of co-existing with other stars.

parsnips33 · Post #7 » by **parsnips33** » Thu Feb 3, 2022 11:15 pm

Definitely the favorite as long as the big 3 is healthy I'd imagine

tonyreyes123 · Post #8 » by **tonyreyes123** » Fri Feb 4, 2022 10:02 am

Title favorites. LeBron would love playing with Kobe

Stalwart · Post #9 » by **Stalwart** » Fri Feb 4, 2022 11:55 am

It all depends on if Lebron could handle a 21yr old Kobe Bryant blasting him in the media for stat padding, record chasing, meddling in the front office, and not playing any defense.

Given their personalities I think a 21yr old Kobe would resent Lebron James even more than he did Shaq.

70sFan · Post #10 » by **70sFan** » Fri Feb 4, 2022 12:26 pm

Stalwart wrote:It all depends on if Lebron could handle a 21yr old Kobe Bryant blasting him in the media for stat padding, record chasing, meddling in the front office, and not playing any defense.

Given their personalities I think a 21yr old Kobe would resent Lebron James even more than he did Shaq.

I don't think James pads his stats this season and although he's not a good defender anymore, it's not like he doesn't try on that end. Kobe made it work with far more toxic player than 2022 James in 2001. Of course, that player also happened to be much better than old James, but that's another discussion.

In terms of personalities, I don't see Kobe struggling with James more than he did with Shaq.

RCM88x · Post #11 » by **RCM88x** » Fri Feb 4, 2022 4:18 pm

01 Kobe is exactly the player that this team needs in place of Westbrook. Feel like 01 Kobe would respect Lebron more than he did Shaq at this point too, maybe not AD though.

laronprofit9 · Post #12 » by **laronprofit9** » Fri Feb 4, 2022 11:39 pm

Stalwart wrote:It all depends on if Lebron could handle a 21yr old Kobe Bryant blasting him in the media for stat padding, record chasing, meddling in the front office, and not playing any defense.

Given their personalities I think a 21yr old Kobe would resent Lebron James even more than he did Shaq.

You mean 22 year old Kobe. Also Lebron and Shaq are different in terms of work ethic. Lebron takes care of his body with world class treatment. Shaq came into the 00-01 season training camp overweight.

Kobe’s play style is a better fit next to Lebron than Westbrook. Kobe provides better spacing because he’s just a plain better jump shooter. Kobe moves well without the ball. You can criticize Kobe all you want but he has higher basketball iq than Westbrook

JordansBulls · Post #13 » by **JordansBulls** » Mon Feb 7, 2022 4:49 am

Having Westbrook is basically like having Prime Oscar on your squad. MVP player with a bunch of triple doubles. Except Westbrook is the all time leader in it.

Modulate · Post #14 » by **Modulate** » Mon Feb 7, 2022 5:26 am

Lol. AD + old Bron + 3peat Frobe? Come on. Lakers should be the favorites, easily.

RoyceDa59 · Post #15 » by **RoyceDa59** » Mon Feb 7, 2022 6:06 am

LeBron, Kobe & Davis?

Lol they’d steamroll. Kobe was a menace defensively back then too.

All 3 elite two way players - ez title.

70sFan · Post #16 » by **70sFan** » Mon Feb 7, 2022 9:12 am

JordansBulls wrote:Having Westbrook is basically like having Prime Oscar on your squad. MVP player with a bunch of triple doubles. Except Westbrook is the all time leader in it.

Yeah, except Westbrook and Oscar are nothing alike and this version of Westbrook is significantly worse than even the worst version of Oscar.

Bltizmeup · Post #17 » by **Bltizmeup** » Tue Feb 15, 2022 2:30 am

01 Kobe would easily be the best player on that team. Not sure LeBum would be able to deal with that.

sp6r=underrated · Post #18 » by **sp6r=underrated** » Tue Feb 15, 2022 2:39 am

Colbinii wrote:
SHAQ32 wrote:I don't think current Lebron could coexist with that version of Kobe

Of course he could. LeBron is king of co-existing with other stars.

Yeah, they'd work great together. If there were any personality issues on this team I'd suspect it be the palpable disdain Kobe would show for Davis's injuries.

Post #19 » by **PaulieWal** » Tue Feb 15, 2022 2:43 am

sp6r=underrated wrote:
Colbinii wrote:
SHAQ32 wrote:I don't think current Lebron could coexist with that version of Kobe

Of course he could. LeBron is king of co-existing with other stars.

Yeah, they'd work great together. If there were any personality issues on this team I'd suspect it be the palpable disdain Kobe would show for Davis's injuries.

Not to mention LeBron has clearly been ready to give the reigns to AD. Having a young prime Kobe on this team would allow LeBron to be more like 2020 LeBRon, scale back the scoring, be a true PG, and focus on defense. That team would be a heavy favorite in the PS if Kobe and LeBron stay healthy.

No-more-rings · Post #20 » by **No-more-rings** » Tue Feb 15, 2022 2:54 am

PaulieWal wrote:
sp6r=underrated wrote:
Colbinii wrote:
Of course he could. LeBron is king of co-existing with other stars.

Yeah, they'd work great together. If there were any personality issues on this team I'd suspect it be the palpable disdain Kobe would show for Davis's injuries.

Not to mention LeBron has clearly been ready to give the reigns to AD.

Based on what? Lebron this year is averaging almost 3 more fgs per game than AD.