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    Default Re: Starting a Team - Larry Bird or Kobe Bryant

    Quote Originally Posted by scm5
    His peak better by what measure?

    His PER (which compares his statistical production to the rest of the league that season) was never as high as Kobe's highest PER.

    His stats were inflated during that time by the faster paced game.

    His defense was never as good as Kobe's was.

    I would choose Kobe because he's a proven winner. Even if he wasn't the primary option on the first championship teams, he was still a HUGE part of it.

    Also, Kobe has won with two completely different teams. Not only won titles, but REPEATED, which is a rare thing in of itself. I don't know how much more of a proven winner you want.

    On paper, in theory, Bird might be the better option. He produces nice stats. Seems to get along with his teammates. But Kobe is goddamn determined. I would put more faith in Kobe winning a championship than Bird.
    PER? I don't put any sort of measure into a stat that says Dwyane Wade had the best finals ever in 2006.

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    Not airballing my layups anymore
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    I actually think it depends on the team or the city. It looks quiet obvious that Kobe would have requested a trade if he was on a small market, whereas I think Bird would have been loyal to his team no matter the city.

    When you think about it, Kobe is the perfect fit in LA, big time scorer, a bit of a diva, LA showtime. Bird was perfect for Boston, hard worker and big time hustle player.

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    Default Re: Starting a Team - Larry Bird or Kobe Bryant

    comparing a legend to Kobe ..

    Dear larry -

    Sorry for this thread where you were compared to another player ,

    Forgive ISH

    Kobe

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    Larry.

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    Default Re: Starting a Team - Larry Bird or Kobe Bryant

    Larry Bird if i want to build an actual team.

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    Default Re: Starting a Team - Larry Bird or Kobe Bryant

    Quote Originally Posted by Bernie Nips
    Larry Bird without thinking once.
    Fixed.

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    The man who is also been called " Legend"

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    Mr.81

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    Bird

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    Default Re: Starting a Team - Larry Bird or Kobe Bryant

    Quote Originally Posted by RRR3
    Bird would give you both.


    Ya, but people act like Kobe was a better scorer than Bird.

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    Default Re: Starting a Team - Larry Bird or Kobe Bryant

    Quote Originally Posted by RRR3
    In b4 81 points.
    Oh they will be coming alright.

    <---------------By the way bro... couldn't find a nostalgic one, so I'm waiting on B Low to make a Christmas dec for her.

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    Default Re: Starting a Team - Larry Bird or Kobe Bryant

    the guy with 5 championships

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    Default Re: Starting a Team - Larry Bird or Kobe Bryant

    Quote Originally Posted by kuniva_dAMiGhTy


    Ya, but people act like Kobe was a better scorer than Bird.
    he was, pretty easily

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    Default Re: Starting a Team - Larry Bird or Kobe Bryant

    Quote Originally Posted by RRR3
    yes, Bird is much better.
    How is he MUCH better?

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