Iverson is more skilled than Kobe Bryant

[riseagainst]

you'll know who doesn't know basketball just by reading who posted in this thread.

[Marlo_Stanfield]

give AI prime Shaq and they'd have more than 5 rings.

easily and wouldnt have run him outta damn town too
Prime Shaq and prime Iverson
shut down the league

[Marlo_Stanfield]

you'll know who doesn't know basketball just by reading who posted in this thread.

that would be u

[Clyde]

One still plays in the NBA the other doesn't......

[ralph_i_el]

Iverson is the most skilled player ever probably. Doesn't mean he's better than anybody. Mindset+physical attributes matter

[Jailblazers7]

I could actually see AI and Shaq getting along really well as teammates. I think there would be a some "give me the damn ball" moments but that's going to happen regardless. A tension that really hurt the Shaq/Kobe relationship was that Kobe was Mr. Workaholic and felt that Shaq wasn't 100% committed.

[andgar923]

Yep, nothing like a sub 50 TS% scorer taking 25+ shots per game

Kobe is an overall better player, but don't fool yourself into thinking AI isn't comparable to Kobe offensively.

AI and Kobe took the same type of shots, were guarded by the same defenders and AI actually saw more doubles for most of his career.

The main difference?

Kobe is listed at 6'6
AI at 6'0

And most will even argue that he's not even 6'0.

Give AI Kobe's height and his TS% skyrockets.

And as others mentioned, pair up prime AI and prime Shaq and they have at least 2 rings.

[KyrieTheFuture]

During the '01 Finals/post-season:

[KyrieTheFuture]

One still plays in the NBA the other doesn't......

So Juwan Howard is one of the best players of all time?

[Milbuck]

No, he's not.

[andgar923]

He was a little guy that attacked the rim. Even when he didn't attack the rim he always ended up on the floor. I can't even begin to imagine how much energy he must've used up.

One thing people don't realize is how strong NBA players are.

Having to go through screens alone will take a toll on one's body. Imagine getting bumped at his size almost every play will leave some wear and tear.

[Marlo_Stanfield]

I could actually see AI and Shaq getting along really well as teammates. I think there would be a some "give me the damn ball" moments but that's going to happen regardless. A tension that really hurt the Shaq/Kobe relationship was that Kobe was Mr. Workaholic and felt that Shaq wasn't 100% committed.

is that why he actively shot them out of a finals series in 04 when Shaq was averageing 27 on 63% while kobe shot 38 %??
Dat work ethic

[Clyde]

So Juwan Howard is one of the best players of all time?

He'd still probably start for the cavs.

[houston]

yea he had more talent than Kobe.

[avonbarksdale]

:P