Kobe myth he was great for 17 years

[rlsmooth775]

I was shocked when I saw Kobe fans claiming he was this great player for his entire career. Truth is he was only a superstar from 2001- 2013 12 year span which is still great but not the exaggerated 17 years

[oh the horror]

Yeah in his early years he was extremely green. He had talent. Everyone saw it. But his game was wild most of the time

[IncarceratedBob]

I would say he became a superstar only when Shaq left

[BlackVVaves]

I would say he became a superstar only when Shaq left

I would say, you are either mentally handicapped or didn't watch basketball in 2001.

Or hey, maybe both. Probably both.

[sportjames23]

I would say he became a superstar only when Shaq left

See Kobe's 2000, 2001 and 2002 playoffs. Particularly vs the Spurs in 2001 and 2002.

[20Four]

I would say he became a superstar only when Shaq left

Dont listen to this foo....talks jiggerish most of the time

[FlashDwyaneWade3]

I would say he became a superstar only when Shaq left

I guess you missed out his performances at the 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2004 NBA Playoffs.

[tmacattack33]

I'm not sure he was a super-star (top 5) in 2012, the year before he went to Germany or wherever it was for that medical procedure that some MLB players had good results with.

2011 is borderline too.

He bounced back strong in 2013 and it seemed like the Germany operation helped him.


Also, 2004 is up for grabs. That was the year right after Shaq left and he didn't play well as a first option right away.

[lilgodfather1]

Depends on the definition I suppose. I'd say he was great for about 7 years myself, and very good for almost the rest of his career. He had raw talent in his younger days, but in never collaborated until he was in his 3rd year imo.

[Prometheus]

Kobe had his coming out party in the 2000 playoffs, and was great from then until the achilles injury

[Lebronxrings]

more like 2 years, 09 and 10.

[gts]

I would say he became a superstar only when Shaq left

Obviously being incarcerated has screwed up your thinking...

[gts]

more like 2 years, 09 and 10.

this is why we need the negative reps

[JohnMax]

2000-01 was the first year he averaged over 25 ppg and took over 20 shots per game. link

[BlkMambaGOAT]

2000-01 was the first year he averaged over 25 ppg and took over 20 shots per game. link

Does what ever it takes to win Not protect his FG% like some other fggt