And still be number 12 on the all time greatest player list? I don't think so. I keep hearing people say he is the greatest laker ever. That simply isn't true going by all statistical and accoladical evidence.
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07-31-2016, 05:02 AM #1NBA Legend
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can kobe be the greatest laker of all time
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07-31-2016, 05:08 AM #2Top 2 fam
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Re: can kobe be the greatest laker of all time
Kareem magic and shaq are all better, kobe MIGHT be top 5 unless you want to count wilt and jerry west in there.
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07-31-2016, 05:13 AM #3NBA Legend
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That's my point. He can't be the best laker ever and be ranked 12th all time. Something has to give. Clearly his 12th ranking is solidified by all mainstream. Therefore this talk of him being the greatest laker ever is an impossible conclusion to have.
Originally Posted by TheWinningFam
Kareem magic and shaq are all better, kobe MIGHT be top 5 unless you want to count wilt and jerry west in there.
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07-31-2016, 06:15 AM #4Our Lord & Savior
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Re: can kobe be the greatest laker of all time
Magic and Shaq have him as the greatest Laker of all time
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07-31-2016, 06:19 AM #5Great college starter
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Re: can kobe be the greatest laker of all time
True, he has absolutely no argument over Magic or Kareem, people may have him over Shaq because he was only on the franchise for a relatively short period of time. Originally Posted by AirBonner
Kobe is at best 3rd on the all time lakers list, which is reflective of his 12th at best all time ranking.
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07-31-2016, 06:24 AM #6Greatest
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Re: can kobe be the greatest laker of all time
He doesn't necessarily need to be the best Laker player to be the 'greatest Laker'. Shaq, Kareem and Wilt all played on other teams for significant portions of their career, despite being better individual players.
The argument here is with Magic who spent his career as a Laker. But Kobe played like 8 seasons more than Magic, while racking up similar accolades. It's arguable, and if you weigh longevity and total body of work more, it's reasonable to conclude Kobe is the greatest Laker of all time, even though he may only be like the 5th best player to play as a Laker.
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07-31-2016, 06:25 AM #7...
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Re: can kobe be the greatest laker of all time
Being the greatest Lakers ever takes into account how long he's been with the organization, something the all time greatest player list does not.
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07-31-2016, 06:54 AM #8Let's Talks Numbers
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Re: can kobe be the greatest laker of all time
Magic
West
Shaq
Kareem
They all have him as the greatest laker of all time.
That shit makes your soul burn slow.
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07-31-2016, 07:35 AM #9WIND DEFENDER
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Re: can kobe be the greatest laker of all time
It's Magic and not even close when you look at what role they had on the team at all times and their overall impact on and off the court
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07-31-2016, 09:45 AM #10NBA Legend
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Re: can kobe be the greatest laker of all time
NVM.....I read it wrong
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07-31-2016, 10:38 AM #11Long Live The Process
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Re: can kobe be the greatest laker of all time
George Mikan is the greatest Laker.
Was a player and a coach.
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07-31-2016, 07:35 PM #12Learning to shoot layups
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Re: can kobe be the greatest laker of all time
"Kobe is the greatest Laker of all time" says Magic, Shaq, West and Kareem
nuff said
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