Kobe Bryant (After his Prime Years)

[stevieming]

i think he will end with the Lakers. I don't see him being a ring chaser.

He's probably got 3 years of being the clear cut #1 option. then a 2 year transition period to Bynum becoming the clear #1. He will then play second fiddle for a year or two. Then he will move on.

I don't see him sticking around the game as an analyst, coach or anything either. Which is weird since he eats, sleeps, and breathes basketball.

I hope he doesn't become a coach!!

But I do hope he becomes a Analyst....Kobe really knows his basketball, and would be so much better then Mark Jackson.....and even though I don't like Kobe as a player/person, I do find him quite funny at times...

[Myth]

I was just wondering what type of player you think Kobe Bryant will become after his prime years in the NBA are over.

A baseball player. Jordan did it, so Kobe will try too.

[Silverbullit]

A baseball player. Jordan did it, so Kobe will try too.

Kobe>Jordan, so he will be a baseball player AND a football player

[lilojmayo]

yeah but remember back in the day even the 80s-96 nba players didnt have multi million dolllar contracts only the good players like MJ etc did so there wasnt that much reason to stay you were making more money off endorsements than ur actually contract but now days Kobe is Making a good 25million each year and he will try to maintain that for as long as he can even if his playing dips i can really see Kobe playing until his early 40s just because of the money factor you will c players playing at a longer age

[BlazersDozen]

I think he'll retire when he knows his prime is over. He won't let himself become Grant Hill.

[Fatal9]

I think Kobe will avg at least 20 ppg till he is around 36. Like Jordan, he is too skilled in terms of his footwork, jumpshot, etc, to be affected significantly by declining athleticism. He'll probably start using his post up game more once he isn't as quick on his drives. A player like Lebron on the other hand, will age poorly.

[Sroek]

He'll still be dominant due to his unparalleled basketball instincts, footwork and jumpshot.

[crisoner]

Kobe will find a cure for Cancer and AIDS.

[dr8ked]

Kobe will find a cure for Cancer and AIDS.

He better find one for Double teams 1st

[cliffhagan]

Kobe will be a 45 / 12 / 18 guy...



Because his prime will never end. HE IS OPTIMUS PRIME!!!!

[Kobe_6/8]

A selfish one.

[pastis]

I think he'll retire when he knows his prime is over. He won't let himself become Grant Hill.

[RightTwoCensor]

I think he'll retire when he knows his prime is over. He won't let himself become Grant Hill.

[ImKobe]

Wizards Jordan although when he's 35 36 37 38.

He will be Kobe until he's 34. Anyone with his mileage would **** up at 32, but Kobe is Kobe, he will last till 34.

spot on, tbh he would still be great with the mileage if he never injures his achilles.

[Dragonyeuw]

Wizards Jordan although when he's 35 36 37 38.

He will be Kobe until he's 34. Anyone with his mileage would **** up at 32, but Kobe is Kobe, he will last till 34.

spot on, tbh he would still be great with the mileage if he never injures his achilles.

Damn, that was right on the money.