Has anyone else's perception of Kobe changed recently

Tree Rollins · 02-02-10, 02:14 PM

I agree about Kobe. As far as your list of superstars. I would add Duncan, Steve Nash, and even Pau Gasol b/c of where he plays.

seaborneq · 02-02-10, 02:18 PM

Originally posted by Tree Rollins

I agree about Kobe. As far as your list of superstars. I would add Duncan, Steve Nash, and even Pau Gasol b/c of where he plays.

Rudy Gay is up and coming.

Tree Rollins · 02-02-10, 02:28 PM

Originally posted by seaborneq

Rudy Gay is up and coming.

Gay is definitely up and coming but i don't think he'll ever reach superstar status. He's going to be a solid player for a long time, might make a few all-star teams. Good player, but as far as potential goes, there are a few guys in that age range i'd put ahead of him. You have to remember, he's 24, about the same age as bron, melo, dwilliams, dhoward, melo, chris paul, all those guys, and they're light years ahead of him.

Tree Rollins · 02-02-10, 02:32 PM

A few guys around the same age as Gay who i think have more potential; Josh Smith, Iguodala, Al Jefferson, David Lee, Brandon Roy , Al Horford, Danny Granger. I think some of those guys are 'next in line' for NBA stardom.

THEGREAT30 · 02-02-10, 04:05 PM

I always liked him as a basketball player, so no, no change

j0hnnyv · 02-02-10, 04:21 PM

kobe's game has gone to a new level recently. dudes unreal

whatsgood5 · 02-02-10, 08:11 PM

I had the same opinion as you seaborne, but now I truely do consider him a real team player. He has won me over for sure

JohnAnthony · 02-02-10, 08:13 PM

His comments on Allen (Celtics) after the game in Boston proved that he hasn't changed one bit. Punk.

l7ustin · 02-02-10, 08:15 PM

I didn't see those comments what did he say??

JohnAnthony · 02-02-10, 08:17 PM

Originally posted by l7ustin

I didn't see those comments what did he say??

Said something along the lines of "My elevator goes to 12nd floor, his only to 7th" or some punk shit like that.

l7ustin · 02-02-10, 08:18 PM

...thats more of a fact than an insult...

robmpink · 02-02-10, 08:22 PM

nope

JohnAnthony · 02-02-10, 08:23 PM

Originally posted by l7ustin

...thats more of a fact than an insult...

Well he can pretty much say it about any player in the NBA. It wasn't about his height.

rfr3sh · 02-02-10, 08:26 PM

id prolly say something cocky if i hit a shot like that..allen was playing perfect d and kobe knocked down the game winner..like he always does..no problem

lakerboy · 02-02-10, 08:49 PM

Nope he has been a killer for a long time.

Tree Rollins · 02-02-10, 09:24 PM

Originally posted by JohnAnthony

Said something along the lines of "My elevator goes to 12nd floor, his only to 7th" or some punk shit like that.

Ray Allen started that war years ago when he was in Seattle. Kobe is just finishing it.

rm18 · 02-02-10, 09:35 PM

Boozer COMMON

trevor123698 · 02-03-10, 12:48 AM

I say Durant passes them all and goes down as the g.o.a.t...Bynum is gonna go down as an all time great center.

elchampion33 · 02-03-10, 01:04 AM

this is definitely as golden an age in talent as there's been since the MJ, Bird, Magic, Dominique Wilkins, Isiah Thomas days of the 80's... so many young studs in the league and then when John Wall makes the jump that's just one more name to add to the list. Kobe has definitely grown up big time, i'm a laker fan but i can acknowledge he was a brat in his early days and a jack even though he has good passing skills, his post game is insane right now and im waiting for his finger to heal cuz that has definitely killed his percentages some but kobe's the man nonetheless

genius · 02-03-10, 02:14 AM

duke is cool but he lost me when he was going through his rape case and snitched on shaq and showed up to the choice awards with an ali shirt trying to play the victim card and send subliminal messages or what it as with the shirt

kobe post 2003 is better than kobe pre 2003 in fact 3 times better 8 x 3 = 24

tltaylor89 · 02-03-10, 02:15 AM

Kobe analyzes everything now

JohnAnthony · 02-03-10, 02:21 AM

Originally posted by Tree Rollins

Ray Allen started that war years ago when he was in Seattle. Kobe is just finishing it.

Enlighten me Rollins. I like history.

DOMINATER · 02-03-10, 02:23 AM

Last time i saw him he beat me with last second shot

Shortstop · 02-03-10, 02:25 AM

He is simply a very wealthy entertainer.

genius · 02-03-10, 02:25 AM

he killed my celtics and when i saw him play the kings too he should have took the shot last night in memphis he jumped when he passed to artest should have been a shot

JohnAnthony · 02-03-10, 02:27 AM

Originally posted by Shortstop

He is simply a very wealthy entertainer.

A guy you love to hate and hate to love.

The General · 02-03-10, 02:27 AM

Kobe has to focus because Lebron is on his arse.

2daBank · 02-03-10, 02:31 AM

i have always liked Kobe from day 1...while i certainly cant claim the kid didnt have issues, he always had 1 undeniable thing that made it clear he would become the player he is now, a drive and work ethic second to none...You have that kind of ability mixed with that kind of drive and determination to be the best this is the stuff Legends are made of...

easyaxess · 02-03-10, 03:38 AM

Kobe is now becoming an all around player and is making his teammates better.

JohnAnthony · 02-03-10, 03:42 AM

Originally posted by easyaxess

Kobe is now becoming an all around player and is making his teammates better.

Maybe but that's the last thing Kobe does.

Tsoprano · 02-03-10, 03:44 AM

**** kobe bryant

good player, shitty person

JohnAnthony · 02-03-10, 03:47 AM

Originally posted by Tsoprano

**** kobe bryant good player, shitty person

This man speaks the truth. Cheers Big T.

Shortstop · 02-03-10, 03:59 AM

There's a poster here with the handle "Tree Rollins"

Shortstop · 02-03-10, 04:00 AM

No disrespect, I give you credit, that is hilarious!