Was Kobe's wasted peak (06-07) karma for 2004?

[The Real JW]

I would argue that Kobe's peak as an overall player came in '08, and he made the Finals that year. I don't think he had lost any of his ability as a scorer, was nearly as athletic, and flourished within the context of his team more than any other year in his career.

Agree with this.

He might not have had any 60+ point games in '08 but his 30/5.7/5.6 statline in the playoffs was pretty impressive.

[The Iron Fist]

You fanbois are a joke.

None of this changes the fact he'd be historically greater with championships at his peak.

Nor does it change the fact that hes one of very few players with five titles and is easily a top ten player all time. Typical of a moron to argue hypotheticals.

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

Nor does it change the fact that hes one of very few players with five titles and is easily a top ten player all time. Typical of a moron to argue hypotheticals.

Are you really this dense? I'm saying that Kobe, at his peak, would have enhanced his legacy had he won titles. The OP stated that he "wasted" his peak play. I disagree. But again, no one is debating whether Kobe has 5 titles or that he's a top 10 player.

Keep trying to find something that isn't there, kid.

[RRR3]

Are you really this dense? I'm saying that Kobe, at his peak, would have enhanced his legacy had he won titles. The OP stated that Kobe "wasted" his peak play. I disagreed. No one is debating whether Kobe has 5 titles or that he's a top 10 player.

Keep trying to find something that isn't there, kid.

The "Iron Brain" needs to stop talking to his "li'l mamba" doll

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

The "Iron Brain" needs to stop talking to his "li'l mamba" doll

So obsessed defending his man-crush that he's not even reading posts. I'm actually praising Kobe.