What would peak Kobe average in the Wilt/Russell era

[fpliii]

He'd do well obviosuly. His rebounds would go up for sure.

Something like 27-35 consistently in his scoring prime, 7-10 boards a game. Same number of assists (pace and harsher scorekeepers cancelling out), maybe more if they have him play point based on his handles.

[CavaliersFTW]

He'd do well obviosuly. His rebounds would go up for sure.

Something like 27-35 consistently in his scoring prime, 7-10 boards a game. Same number of assists (pace and harsher scorekeepers cancelling out), maybe more if they have him play point based on his handles.

they might not have him play point because of his mindset though - hasn't he admitted tunnel vision when it pertains to looking to score as opposed to pass? Though I guess it will be interesting to see how he plays this season and the next few seasons as he ages. If he decides to change up his game and displays an easy transition into becoming a facilitator maybe that's not necessarily true.

[fpliii]

they might not have him play point because of his mindset though - hasn't he admitted tunnel vision when it pertains to scoring?

Possibly. However, even though West and Oscar played a lot of point, they were natural forwards in college. I feel like Kobe might do the same.

But as you said, if he's more of a Baylor, and more of a "Mr. Inside" (as compared to West's nickname "Mr. Outside") though, he'd probably be slotted at forward, and play off ball/attack the basket.

[CavaliersFTW]

Possibly. However, even though West and Oscar played a lot of point, they were natural forwards in college. I feel like Kobe might do the same.

But as you said, if he's more of a Baylor, and more of a "Mr. Inside" (as compared to West's nickname "Mr. Outside") though, he'd probably be slotted at forward, and play off ball/attack the basket.

I'd say he's a mr. outside, if you watch his analysis of West/Robertson/Baylor the player who's moves he felt were most beneficial to him was West because he and West have the most similar sized frames (skinny, and quick). Baylor and West had big wide frames by comparison with solid base/legs. Kobe was only 178lbs as a rookie, to West's 175. West filled out to 188, and Kobe with weight training plays at 205. Without weight training he'd probably be 190 or 195, so closer to West in size than Robertson or Baylor (205-220 and 214-236 without weights respectively). He's in the Sam Jones/Jerry West/Hal Greer/Dick Barnett size range, they're all about the same size. All played predominantly as perimeter oriented 2-guards in the 60's.

[sundizz]

Lol.

43.7 ppg, 8.8 rpg, 4.1 apg on 48.7% fg, 81.9 ft%

They'd call him Kobe Black on White Crime Bryant

[Prometheus]

OP is a gimmick account, why do people pretend to take him seriously?

[JT123]

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You think Kobe would have gotten away with a rape accusation in the 60's? LOL okay.

[stalkerforlife]

50ppg, 12rpg, 9apg, 58% shooting.

[Im so nba'd out]

kobe would avg 300 rpy(rapes per year) back in 60's/70's with no DNA evidence or AFIS

[juju151111]

45 ppg 10 rebounds.

[Calabis]

Regardless of the fact that he wasn't necessarily an incredible athlete in his peak, he sure as hell would look like one against that competition. Not to mention the showcasing of speed, skills and epic footwork that the players of that era never saw before.

I believe at least 100ppg is reasonable.

25 ppg....why because he wouldn't have anyone's game to copy

[CavaliersFTW]

kobe would avg 300 rpy(rapes per year) back in 60's/70's with no DNA evidence or AFIS

Yes but the consequences of even getting "accused" as a black man back then ...

[jstern]

There's so many factors that you have to take into account. For example, dribbling was totally different game back then. I tried to play a game just dribbling straight up and down, and it just completely limited the things that normally do. Try it people. Then there's the rules, from my understanding the players were able to get away with a lot, lot more than the 80s and 90s.

So if you just transferred Kobe to the 60s, he would have a totally different game.

[Hamtaro CP3KDKG]

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You think Kobe would have gotten away with a rape accusation in the 60's? LOL okay.

Weaker era for women
he wouldnt need to resort to that

[FKAri]

Are you time travelling him?

If so, he'd destroy.