Whoa, wait.. Why didn't Kobe win rookie of the year??

[Gus Hemmingway]

How did ROTY voters pass on him? What?

Any good explanation?

[Dr Hawk]

Because he sucked

7.6/1.9/1.3 on .41 FG%

But you know what? He fought his way to become a Top 10 player of all-time by working hard. That's a lesson we all should learn

[ISHGoat]

Because he sucked

7.6/1.9/1.3 on .41 FG%

But you know what? He fought his way to become a Top 10 player of all-time by working hard. That's a lesson we all should learn

[buddha]

2nd greatest shooting guard of all-time wasn't even the best rookie. What an inspiration hard-workbe and determinationbe should be to us all.

[Dr Hawk]

2nd greatest shooting guard of all-time wasn't even the best rookie. What an inspiration hard-workbe and determinationbe should be to us all.

[Jameerthefear]

Because he sucked

7.6/1.9/1.3 on .41 FG%

But you know what? He fought his way to become a Top 10 player of all-time by working hard. That's a lesson we all should learn

[Dr Hawk]

Yes he is

[TripleA]

Why was Bron gifted a rookie of the year?

[kennethgriffin]

kobe didnt win rookie of the year because he wasnt the best rookie

[NBAplayoffs2001]

He had a really mediocre rookie season. Granted for a 15th overall pick, his stats aren't all that bad. He was also an 18 year old who was stuck on the depth chart between two all star guards in Eddie Jones (he was a very similar athlete to rookie Kobe too, just more experienced and a better player at the time) and Van Exel (he played PG and Kobe never was really a PG so he was kind of stuck in rotation).

I'm sure no one saw Kobe's rookie season and said, I can see this guy drop 80+ points in one game.

[ISHGoat]

Yes he is

Its not because he worked hard that many idiots consider him top 10. He is considered top 10 by retards such as yourself because of circumstance. Put any above average swingman on those laker teams and they also win 5 rings.

[AirBonner]

2nd greatest shooting guard of all-time wasn't even the best rookie. What an inspiration hard-workbe and determinationbe should be to us all.

Most missed field goals ever. What an inspiration

[kennethgriffin]

He had a really mediocre rookie season. Granted for a 15th overall pick, his stats aren't all that bad. He was also an 18 year old who was stuck on the depth chart between two all star guards in Eddie Jones (he was a very similar athlete to rookie Kobe too, just more experienced and a better player at the time) and Van Exel (he played PG and Kobe never was really a PG so he was kind of stuck in rotation).

I'm sure no one saw Kobe's rookie season and said, I can see this guy drop 80+ points in one game.

Per 36min he averaged 18ppg, 4rpg, 3apg, 2spg on 42%fg's, 38% threes, 82% ft's






for a 17 year old thats phenomenal

he wasnt mediocre in any way shape or form. he just played 15 minutes per game and did a great job while he was in there

[Dr Hawk]

Its not because he worked hard that many idiots consider him top 10. He is considered top 10 by retards such as yourself because of circumstance. Put any above average swingman on those laker teams and they also win 5 rings.

He has 14 superstar years. That's why he is in the Top 10

[ISHGoat]

He has 14 superstar years. That's why he is in the Top 10

He has a great case due to longevity. But he was never dominant. Even his best season doesnt match up to an average season for most ATGs. His impact on winning the dam game for his team is just does not match up. Someone like Charles Barkley or Karl Malone >> Kobe.