what was your favorate version of Kobe Bryant

[kennethgriffin]

2001 ( 10/10 athleticism, 7/10 skills, 9/10 efficiency, 6/10 leadership, 10/10 stamina, 10/10 durability)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7QZaZJu2yM

2003 ( 9/10 athleticism, 8/10 skills, 8/10 efficiency, 7/10 leadership, 9/10 stamina, 9/10 durability )

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwQhT6X67Gw

2006 ( 8/10 athleticism, 10/10 skills, 7/10 efficiency, 8/10 leadership, 8/10 stamina, 8/10 durability )

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Stu1w9QhlNA

2009 ( 8/10 athleticism, 10/10 skills, 7/10 efficiency, 10/10 leadership, 7/10 stamina, 7/10 durability )

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPEQ1ONqwyw

2013 ( 7/10 athleticism, 10/10 skills, 7/10 efficiency, 9/10 leadership, 6/10 stamina, 5/10 durability )

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0yJVX74rC0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWn7EcoargU




highly underrated = 2001, 2003, 2013 versions. all mvp caliber



http://img04.deviantart.net/1a66/i/2012/251/4/8/evolution_kobe_bryant_by_yadig-d5e116w.jpg

[KnittingRyu]

Torn Achillesbe

[Bawkish]

the one who throws his team under the bus on Game 7 just to prove a point

it takes massive balls to do that

[HOoopCityJones]

Kobe System Kobe.


You're Welcome.

[kennethgriffin]

the one who throws his team under the bus on Game 7 just to prove a point

it takes massive balls to do that


i remember this game 7 where kobe saved shaqs legacy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7I5e1fh2TXs

[kennethgriffin]

my favorite version was honestly 2003



it was his closest season to being a larry bird/michael jordan hybrid

could shoot nearly anywhere on the floor and could still pull off legit windmills


that run of 9 straight 40 point games was fun as shit to watch

[Mr. Jabbar]

depends on what i had for breakfast. the man has one of the longest primes in the history of the game thanks to his high iq and testosterone levels. although past his athletic prime i particularly enjoy his 2008-2010 version. a 1-man championship team is not something you see often

[Bawkish]

i remember this game 7 where kobe saved shaqs legacy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7I5e1fh2TXs

it's not as much as it was Portland choking big time

[WayOfWade]

2010 and 2013 for me. 2013 was just incredibly impressive seeing Kobe go all out every night and score at will against anybody at an advanced age. Shame he got injured, that Spurs/Lakers series would've been incredibly fun to watch.
I honestly hated Kobe in 2010, but boy was he fun to watch, an absolute killer in the clutch. I remember watching the Heat/Lakers game where Kobe banked in that 3 over Wade, and I was both stunned and in awe at the same time. These certainly weren't the best Kobe's, but they are my favorites

[Naero]

2002-03 Kobe easily. That's his best-all-around year of his career (arguably), and he even started to grow into the alpha mantra of the team as he outdistanced his own teammate (Shaq) in MVP-voting—the proverbial takeover of the team.

2005-06 will likely be the majority's fan favorite—and understandably so; it was his most prolific scoring season, while he won over much new fanbase ground in the wake of the saga of the previous-two seasons—but 2002-03 was his most effective season, as Kobe established himself as a two-way force. By 2005-06, despite his All-NBA Defense First Team electeeship and his still-elite peak value as a defender, he started to coast on defense to conserve his energy for offense—when he felt the onus was on him to be an offensive orchestrator, as he became the primary option.

2002-03 is also when Kobe started to merit the BITW (best in the world) status, and some media figures even started to espouse him as such. Sadly, he was derailed by the rape case the following summer and ongoing strife with Shaq that he faltered the following-two seasons, and thus he wasn't etched as a media- and fanbase-consensus BITW until the 2005-2010 stretch.

[ekosky]

The version where he wasn't raping innocent women.

[Young X]

2003 by far. That's the best version of him.

He could do everything...shooting, slashing, explosive dunks, crossovers, passing, defense. Go back and look at what he was doing after the first 30 or so games from that season I don't think he's ever been better on both ends. Look at some of the ridiculous highlights from that year (dunk on Yao, reverse dunks against the Knicks and Timberwolves, behind the back dunk against the Nuggets, etc). Love that season.

[raprap]

RapeBe for sure.

SnitchBe a runner up.

[bdreason]

Definitely 2006.

35/5/5/2 on 45/35/85%

I remember he had multiple runs of 40+ point games... and of course the 81 point game.


If he could have pulled off the upset over the Suns, it would've been epic. That Lakers squad had no business being in that series.

[BigBoss]

02-03: Athletic peak and best shape of his career. 9 straight 40's. 55 on MJ. Best dunks.
05-06: 81. Birth of the Black Mamba.
12-13: Beasting and turn backed the clock.

My favorite Kobe years.

[Naero]

Definitely 2006.

35/5/5/2 on 45/35/85%

I remember he had multiple runs of 40+ point games... and of course the 81 point game.


If he could have pulled off the upset over the Suns, it would've been epic. That Lakers squad had no business being in that series.

Tim Thomas' game-tying three-pointer in Game 6

[Papaya Petee]

2003 Kobe > 2006 Kobe comfortably IMO

Better defender, more athletic, and managed 30/7/6 splitting the first option duties with Shaq. Only thing 2006 kobe was better at was shooting more to get more points...

[HOoopCityJones]

In all seriousness i'll take 01 Kobe who carved up The Spurs. I don't think Ive ever seen Basketball played at a higher level than that series. He was absolutely having his way with the best Defense in the league.

https://youtu.be/qawbo3NOmR4

[scandisk_]

back to back bean duh!

09-10

[toxicxr6]

Without a doubt 2015 Kobe

0/10 leadership
0/10 skill
-5000/10 athleticism
-13500/10 shooting

[AirFederer]

Ah, the memories.

http://sportige.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/KObe-Bryant-Kid.jpg

http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/article/media_slots/photos/000/350/108/c1fbc60e634f11e18bb812313804a181_7_original.jpg?13 30574913
http://ionehellobeautiful.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/screen-shot-2011-12-24-at-2-58-47-pm.png


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Baby Shaq :roll:

http://sportige.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Baby-Shaq.jpg

[NZStreetBaller]

2013 kobe was great. When he brought in the kobe system then ended the season with a broken acl doing all he could to get his team mates to the playoffs.

That game against the warriors was a true reflection of kobe. And just how much pressure and stakes he puts on himself. The toughness the guts the will. And it also reflected that kobe is willing to give his all untill he is physically unable to anymore.

A true role model for the next generation of sportsman.

[Genaro]

2008 was my favorite Kobe season. He was as good a scorer as in the 2 previous years but managed to evolve the team better and grew up as a leader. His play in the first 3 rounds of the playoffs were nothing but genius. Unfortunately, Celtics ruined everything.

[Lakers Legend#32]

Kobe with a fro.

[MP.Trey]

Frobe without a doubt. Before he and Shaq power tripped, before he switched jersey numbers, before his arrogance got the best of him, before he started demanding trades for himself and others, before he started doing that stupid scowl. I used to actually like Kobe.

[Dragonyeuw]

2003 was probably most fun to watch in terms of two-way prowess. 2006 had the epic scoring year, but coasted alot to save energy. I liked 2009 Kobe as well, less athletic but skills were perfected and was more cerebral.

[wally_world]

Frobe, though i wish he was on a team much worse where he can carry them.

[swagga]

2005 for sure. Just no fukks given, in your face 35 footers. Must watch tv tbh.

[Kendom]

depends on what i had for breakfast. the man has one of the longest primes in the history of the game thanks to his high iq and testosterone levels. although past his athletic prime i particularly enjoy his 2008-2010 version. a 1-man championship team is not something you see often

"Testosterone levels"?
:roll: :roll:

[Ca$H]

2001 Frobe was sexy AF.

[aj1987]

i remember this game 7 where kobe saved shaqs legacy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7I5e1fh2TXs
The Lakers should've won in 5.

http://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200005300LAL.html

:oldlol: @ 8&9/10 efficiency, 10/10 leadership, and 10/10 athleticism.


2001/2003 Kobe for sure. Dude was a beast on both ends.

[HighFlyer23]

2002-2003 was his best season

[Bankaii]

FroBe without a doubt.
Remember trying to do his moves in the driveway.

[HighFlyer23]

FroBe without a doubt.
Remember trying to do his moves in the driveway.

lol "his moves" ... he added those moves to his game from other players ... MJ most notably

[Vaniiiia]

Never been a fan of Kobe.

My favorite version of him is the retired one, in the future.

[keep-itreal]

Number 8 Kobe

[Bankaii]

lol "his moves" ... he added those moves to his game from other players ... MJ most notably
Yea true, it's a snowball effect tho.
Plus I was too young to see MJ so they were Kobe's "moves" at the time.

[stalkerforlife]

depends on what i had for breakfast. the man has one of the longest primes in the history of the game thanks to his high iq and testosterone levels. although past his athletic prime i particularly enjoy his 2008-2010 version. a 1-man championship team is not something you see often

:applause:

[ImKobe]

Colorado 2003 Kobe

unstoppable

would never take "no" for an answer

[ImKobe]

on the real though, it's a tie between 2001 and 2009 Kobe. Not only was he scoring at will, his playmaking and defense was elite tier (see: 2001 Playoffs, 2009 WCF, Finals)

[swagga]

Colorado 2003 Kobe

unstoppable

would never take "no" for an answer

no excuses indeed :lol

[Vaniiiia]

no excuses indeed :lol
http://www.missinfo.tv/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Kobe-Bryant-Vanessa-press-conference.png

[StephHamann]

2004 Colorado Kobe

[MEB2kDeez]

on the real though, it's a tie between 2001 and 2009 Kobe. Not only was he scoring at will, his playmaking and defense was elite tier (see: 2001 Playoffs, 2009 WCF, Finals)
I agree, 01/09 were my choices also.

[Lensanity]

Current

[Beastmode88]

2006 when he was up 3-1 vs the suns and lost.

But in all seriousness frobe.

[3ball]

http://cdn.makeagif.com/media/9-02-2015/vN2uBY.gif


2002-2003 was his best season



Indeed... I've always thought this too.. It was the season right before the summer of allegations.

He was never more athletic than in 2003 - it was his only season with over 100 dunks - most seasons he only has about 60-70 dunks.

[ISHGoat]

I'll take the version that comes with peak Shaq & PJax.

[ShawkFactory]

my favorite version was honestly 2003



it was his closest season to being a larry bird/michael jordan hybrid

could shoot nearly anywhere on the floor and could still pull off legit windmills


that run of 9 straight 40 point games was fun as shit to watch
http://www.quickmeme.com/img/dd/ddd25bdcc9b156390f5fdd78d98aec49528bd4996a0d9f7100 5a3c06d8d8ab93.jpg

[HOoopCityJones]

Shawkfactory , we all know you can't read anyway. That's why you take everything people say out of it's context.

[ShawkFactory]

Shawkfactory , we all know you can't read anyway. That's why you take everything people say out of it's context.
:lol

You realize I'm responding to the king of no context?

Either way its stupid statement and tremendous reach.

[HOoopCityJones]

:lol

You realize I'm responding to the king of no context?

Either way its stupid statement and tremendous reach.

I think he just meant superior athleticism and long range shooting. In this aspect I can see what he means, I don't think he actually means Kobe was as good as Bird and Jordan combined. But his game was a similar combination of the two.

03 Kobe was a combination of gritty defense, coupled with elite athleticism like Mike and long range shooting like Bird.

[dazzer87]

RapeBe for sure.

SnitchBe a runner up.

same here

[Young X]

Can we all agree that...

#8 Kobe >> #24 Kobe?

[SugarHill]

Frobe = GOAT

[kennethgriffin]

Can we all agree that...

#8 Kobe >> #24 Kobe?

the funny thing is... its actually an argument

people dont realize just how much kobe held back while playing with shaq


if a guy can put up 30 next to another guy putting up 30. imagine what his average would be if he took all those shots instead of splitting them


35ppg was nice in 2006. but i believe if 2003 kobe didnt have shaq the entire year he probably averages around 40 for the year

granted the lakers would be worse. but what modern day team has a 40 ppg player at all.. let alone on a playoff team.

[ImKobe]

Indeed... I've always thought this too.. It was the season right before the summer of allegations.

He was never more athletic than in 2003 - it was his only season with over 100 dunks - most seasons he only has about 60-70 dunks.

Yeah, he was at his peak during the 9 straight 40 pt games, but overall his body couldn't hold up at that weight and he slowed down somewhat during the Playoffs. Lakers would have won the title had Shaq been healthy that year.

He needed knee surgery right after the season though, he was busting his ass because IIRC, that was the year they played their worst defense (during the Shaq-Kobe era).

5 triple doubles though, 30/7/6/2.2 with 38% from 3, most complete version of Kobe besides his 2001 Playoffs.

[GrapeApe]

Definitely the Frobe years for me. Kobe's #8 was the first non-Heat jersey I ever owned. His game wasn't as polished as it would later become, but he was more dynamic, explosive, and a better 2-way player. It was amazing to see a young player with that level of athleticism play so poised and controlled. Only Jordan, Lebron, and Wade are comparable in that regard.

[red1]

06-09. Easily the best version. Skill plus athleticism.

[kennethgriffin]

Definitely the Frobe years for me. Kobe's #8 was the first non-Heat jersey I ever owned. His game wasn't as polished as it would later become, but he was more dynamic, explosive, and a better 2-way player. It was amazing to see a young player with that level of athleticism play so poised and controlled. Only Jordan, Lebron, and Wade are comparable in that regard.


its funny how the truth comes out when we arent talking about titles with shaq and who carried who

then all the haters finally see the light..

young kobe was a beast..

best 21,22,23 year old i've ever seen play basketball

his poise/clutch/leadership in those tough western conference series was something else

prime tim duncan didnt even know what hit em

[24-Inch_Chrome]

2006.

[DonDadda59]

Hip Hop and R n Be.

Gave us classics like K.O.B.E (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cl_WkTiH6-Q) and Brian McKnight... Bean murdered you on your own shit (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiMLtKIq0yA)

:hammertime: :dancin :djparty

[G0ATbe]

It's gotta be 81be/outscoreentireteambyhimselfbe:bowdown: .

[SpecialQue]

Hip Hop and R n Be.

Gave us classics like K.O.B.E (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cl_WkTiH6-Q) and Brian McKnight... Bean murdered you on your own shit (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiMLtKIq0yA)

:hammertime: :dancin :djparty

Jesus, Kobe's a terrible rapper.

An excellent raper though.

[Hey Yo]

His 17-47...... missing 30fga game against Boston in 2002-03 reg. season.

http://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200211070BOS.html

BOSTON (AP) -- Kobe Bryant heard the "Beat L.A.'' chants
bouncing around the FleetCenter and knew he was involved in
something special.

"I told Paul (Pierce) it was just like the old days,'' Bryant
said. "It felt like we were part of history. The old days of Larry
and Magic. But that leprechaun is still walking around the
rafters.'' ...(haha, Kobe is delusional)

Bryant had 41 points on an inconsistent night in which he shot
just 4-for-15 in the first half, scored 18 in the third quarter and
then missed 10 consecutive field-goal attempts down the stretch. He
was 17-for-47 from the field overall, and 0-for-8 from 3-point
range.

"I haven't seen anybody shoot 47 shots before, ever. There's a
limitation to what you can do,'' Lakers coach Phil Jackson said.
"I was telling the team, 'He carried us back into the game. Now
stop going to the well. It can dry up.'''

"You can't let him go out there and get an easy 41. He scored
41, but he had to take 47 shots,'' Pierce said. "He's their best
player. He has to carry most of the load because Shaq is not out
there.''

http://espn.go.com/nba/2002/20021107/recap/lalbos.html

[HOoopCityJones]

Jesus, Kobe's a terrible rapper.

An excellent raper though.

Just imagine if he realized he was terrible. Probably wouldn't have met Vanessa :oldlol:

[keep-itreal]

His 17-47...... missing 30fga game against Boston in 2002-03 reg. season.


wow:roll:

[ralph_i_el]

2017 retired Kobe

[Clifton]

I liked those games when he would F around and get a triple double.

If he had grown up on Oscar Robinson, rather than Michael Jordan (especially second three-peat Jordan, who had to settle for more fadeaways), he would be a more obvious candidate for top-8 all-time for me. He's still top-12, but you have these reservations about Kobe that you don't have about Bird and Magic and Hakeem.

Kobe is one of the greatest passers of all-time when he decided that's what he was going to do. People forget this because we know him as the guy who was focused on getting his shots up. But plenty of guys have excelled him in shooting; few have excelled him in ballhandling and passing from the SG spot.

He didn't have Oscar's strength, but he had great footwork, and maybe the best jumper ever from 12-18 feet. He just got too greedy, spent too much time at the high stakes table, and lost more than he won (yes he scored 81, yes he led comebacks against the Blazers and Kings, but he also shot his team out of several series that they could have won). He should have been a high post distributor.

[ClipperRevival]

Sheer thrill of watching a great get his and screw the team? 2005 - 2007.

Best version of Kobe doing his best MJ type impersonation? 2008-2009.

[West-Side]

2008 for me; that was his best all-around year.
In terms of consistency and well-roundness.

He was a great leader; good teammate, clutch, great in the playoffs, great in the regular season, played great defense.

Not his most dominant season or his most athletic season, but his most complete season despite him not winning a title that year.