Kobe was inefficient because he lacked the talent

[JohnMax]

Everyone on this list, except Kobe and Iverson, has multiple seasons where they shot at/or above 47 FG%.

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[scuzzy]

Kobe talent wise is the Drexler of the 00 era

Back then it was all Clyde vs MJ

But

How often does Clyde get discussed now?

Exactly

Not much of legendary impact

#12th is generous

[Ben Simmons]

No, Kobe had plenty of talent. He just had bad shot selection, and he really isnt that great of a 3 point shooter or finisher compared to some of the other all time great SGs. His overall game was 2nd only to Jordan though

[SouBeachTalents]

[Smoke117]

True

[Jasper]

Kobe was probably the worst NBA player that was a TEAMMATE in the history of any basketball teams,

[COLOR="Red"]Give me the ball , and clear out = I am chasing a ghost. [/COLOR]

[Rocketswin2013]

nah

[LostCause]

Kobe has all the tools to be an ATG, and he carved out a career worthy of an ATG (Should be within everyone's Top 20). Definitely one of the most complete scorers of all time

I don't agree with blaming his supporting cast for his efficiency, however. Good as he was, and as skilled as he was offensively, he routinely took bad shots (Over double or triple teams, out of rhythm, etc). When he was on, he was on (See 81 points, Outscoring DAL in 3 quarters, etc)

[ImKobe]

lol at talent being the issue here

He was as talented as anyone but he wasn't as athletic as bron/mj, which is why his efficiency is lower overall. MJ and LBJ have big hands and 40+ inch vertical, Kobe isn't as athletic, which is why he shot so many jump shots. He still won 5 doing it his way and no one has a better highlight reel than kobe whenn it comes to scoring the basketball. Best player of the 2000s

[AirBonner]

I don't think he lacked the talent. I think he lacked the intelligence and IQ. He was a stubborn me first player.

[SpaceJam]

Kobe talent wise is the Drexler of the 00 era

Back then it was all Clyde vs MJ

But

How often does Clyde get discussed now?

Exactly

Not much of legendary impact

#12th is generous

Give Drexler an MVP and 5 rings and he'd be discussed a whole lot more

[CAstill]

Finger and knee injuries are the real answer

[ShawkFactory]

Kobe was as talented as anyone...like ever.

He was the hottest girl you've ever seen that you sometimes had to be like "bitch, get real here".

Dude didn't lack the talent. He lacked a reasonable mind as a basketball player (aside from a couple years).

Doesn't matter. He still won 5 rings and makes a lot of people mad.

[CarlosBoozer]

Kobe was as talented as anyone...like ever.

He was the hottest girl you've ever seen that you sometimes had to be like "bitch, get real here".

Dude didn't lack the talent. He lacked a reasonable mind as a basketball player (aside from a couple years).

Doesn't matter. He still won 5 rings and makes a lot of people mad.