Kobe Bryant Vs Larry Bird

[Godfather]

1. Kobe is the best rebounding SG in the league.
2. Kobe is just as versatile a scorer.
3. Kobe is one of the best rebounding SG in history.
4. Kobe, like Bird, is one of the most clutch players in history.

ROFL...Pull up Kobe's finals stats and tell me he is one of the most clutch players in history. Kobe Bryant is not one of the best rebounding SG in history, hell he doesn't even come close to Dr. J. Kobe isn't even in Shaq's league and yet he is being compared to Bird?

[bleedinpurpleTwo]

why cant you clowns ever compare players of the same position, in the same era?

lets see, today's best SG versus the best SF from 20 years ago.

[Godfather]

why cant you clowns ever compare players of the same position, in the same era?

lets see, today's best SG versus the best SF from 20 years ago.

As a LA fan. From what you have seen of the Celtics and Bird, would you take Kobe Bryant over him?

[Scott Pippen]

why cant you clowns ever compare players of the same position, in the same era?

lets see, today's best SG versus the best SF from 20 years ago.

Larry Bird vs _____ thread (SF player from 1980s) = a few good posters with long intelligent posts and people like BULLS insulting "weak era".



Kobe Bryant vs ______ thread (SG player in NBA today) = flame war with hundreds of insults going back and forth from both sides


This type of thread now is a balance of both. When you break the balance, then Insidehoops NBA Forum goes down the toilet.

[juju151111]

Er, I said he is one of the best NOT the best.

You said history first.ohh by the way how do post pics?

[lefthook00]

Team ball, Bird. One on one, Kobe. And don't think for a second that thats not how it is.

[TmacsRockets]

It's been a debate question on ESPN with 57% of the vote going to Larry Bird over Kobe.

Kobe's going to pass Larry Bird in points tonight,strangely enough Larry only played 13 seasons and Kobe is currently in his 13th season.

In their prime who is the better player?

No contest, it is Bird all the way. 3 MVP's and 2 Finals MVP's and led in PER

[Godfather]

Team ball, Bird. One on one, Kobe. And don't think for a second that thats not how it is.

But, Bird can do something Kobe can't on the offensive end..Dominate the post against equal sized players.

[Eldrunko247]

Larry Bird

[Sir Charles]

Team ball, Bird. One on one, Kobe. And don't think for a second that thats not how it is.

1 on 1 Ball Also Involves Post Scoring, Post Fade Ways, Mid Range Shots and 3-Pointers where Bird would rape Bryant

[LA_Showtime]

I think Kobe Bryant is the more talented of the two but that Larry Bird had the intangibles that Kobe has yet to show. Bird successfully led his team to championships as the number one option while successfully playing with Parish and McHale. Does Kobe still have the opportunity to pass Bird? Yes.

[Eldrunko247]

I think Kobe Bryant is the more talented of the two but that Larry Bird had the intangibles that Kobe has yet to show. Bird successfully led his team to championships as the number one option while successfully playing with Parish and McHale. Does Kobe still have the opportunity to pass Bird? Yes.

What's the point of having talent if you can't maximize it? Bird and Magic played well beyond their means. Why can't Kobe fans just ever admit someone is better than him without playing the "well, he's more talented card" or coming up with some excuse as to why he's not there yet.

[Showtime]

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[Connoisseur]

being a great scorer doesnt mean legendary status. there has been lots of great scorers over the years.... theyre not legendary, they just scored a lot of points.

being legendary means winning championships, being feared by your opponents, elevating your game in the most important games, and having consistent memorable moments.

So you're saying Kobe isn't a legend?

You must've missed out on Kobe's prime seasons = 03-04 to 06-07

[Sir Charles]

So you're saying Kobe isn't a legend?

You must've missed out on Kobe's prime seasons = 03-04 to 06-07

He is in his Prime. A Players Prime is usually from ages 23 to 32 (Physical Prime 21-30) and his absolute Peek is 25-30.

After ages 32-33 or 34 your game`s level decreases do to physical breakdowns.

Kobe has 2-3 More Prime Years...although he is Light Built and that could extend it to 5 years, age 35...if lucky.