I personally think they're about the same. I think it'll really depend on if Kobe doesn't get injured and the Lakers get some more players next year.
132207
No. This is because you can't really compare the two of them yet, because kobe is still young- but so far, he isnt, because kobe doesnt pass the ball. all he does is shoot, shoot, shoot. but dont get me wrong- kobe is probably the most skilled player in the league today. jus think where the lakers would be without him.
189528
good game??? i am tired of watching the lakers, no... wait kobe play. i dont see a team effort in the lakers team. they have no chance if the keep playing for one player. every guy in that team as soon as he gets the ball checks out where kobe is. when he is on the bench they dont know who to give the ball to. suns in the other hand oh my got.. what a wonderful team. i like the spurs but i would have loved if the suns had amare this year and have gone all the way. tooo  bad maybe next year. this seems like it is going to be detroits year. lakers need kobe to start all the plays not finish all of them. he needs to look at his teammates and pass the ball more. enogh with the record brakings kobe; this is not a one man sport it is a team sport.
676081
Kobe is the single best pure basketball player in the NBA and that won't be enough to win back the favor of the public or any more championships.  Some nights, Kobe's offense isn't going to come and on those nights, the Lakers will lose.\n\nGetting through four seven-game matchups in the playoffs won't allow for the offensive ups and downs.  Someone athletic like Udonis Haslem, Bruce Bowen, Shawn Marion will figure out a way to slow down an offensive machine like Kobe.  Maybe not every team can do it, but you have to get through four teams.\n\nThat said...it's the championships that made him a hit with the public.  Without them, his fame will fade.
118038
Are you joking. Let's face it, everyone on this list with the exception of Brand is on the declining part of their careers aka. their best basketball is behind them. \n\nAlso, these people are talking about cutting Kobe!!! First of all, this would never happen, ever. Second of all, it's the dumbest proposition ever. If the Lakers didn't have Kobe Bryant they would have approximately 10 wins this season. He is the best player in the league. Period.\n\nIf I were to choose one player, I would pick Elton Brand, he's been the best out of the 3 recently. The others have too much wear and tear. \n\nAnd getting K-mart would be the biggest waste of money, considering his nagging knee injury and max contract, he plays every other game or whenever he feels. Get a reliable big man, that's what they need.
463872
Let me break each player down for you.  Ray Allen: will give you 25 ppg and a few steals.  Lewis:  smokin hot so far this season one of the top 3 players in fantasy basketball right now.  Melo: averaging 30 a game (nuff said).......................Billups: 20 pts and LOTS of assists.  Wade:  not producing as much so far because J williams is injured but should up his #'s.  Barbosa:  He has been playing good lately but raja bell is back and barbosa numbers should start to decrease soon.  Odom:  He has been good lately but if the Lakers start losing Kobe is gonna take the ball himself more and that will decrease odoms numebers.    SO i would NOT make the trade unless you are like last in your league and need some major improvements, otherwise why risk it?
229557
The ABC commentaters were actually talking about this issue during the last Laker game at home.  According to them, both teams go down the same hallway, but the Clippers turn one way and the Lakers turn another way.  Sounds like they may be right next to each other, but obviously in between walls.  I did hear that both coaches' offices are in fact side by side.
603630
i kinda agree although he was injured most of the year, i think someone like Kobe, carter, arenas, wade, and even brand, there many players who would be better for the cover...
180914
No way, the lakers do not have enough fire power. And Lamar Odom is not yet ready for primetime. Maybe next season!
129364
It would be awesome but it sounds like pipe dreams. I do hope they get some one there for the triangle to work properly. Garnett would be Kobe's Pippen. They would now just need a deep threat ala Paxson, Kerr or Armstrong and no one could stop the Lakers.
215767
Nah, he try to assist more but is not guide good,  odom now got almsot the same score as Kobe during today game, wihch isn't good, Kobe need to play as the way he play in regular season.
100991
no i don't think so. It's really hard to win a nba championship and it takes a lot of time t built a complete team even though you have a superstar in it. Kobe plays like a superstar but then his team barely qualifies for playoff..! so i think boston still needs a lot of time to built that perfect team to win nba championship. I still think they are very good team but not good enought to win nba finals within this decade. a Miracle is needed.
197201
Just saw the highlights in ESPN and NBA.com.  They Lakers played great.  Kobe scoring 30 in the 1st half, to put the them up by 6 prior to halftime and scored only 1 pt. when they blew the game wide open.\n\nLamar was also great, having a triple-double and Kwame... played his potential.  15 pts and 15 caroms.\n\nIf they continue to play like this, who knows... they can pull an upset in the playoffs.
350757
I think we have a solid core of players with Bosh, Nestovich, and Parker up front and Mo Pete and Ford in the back court. Also this year they have a good reliable bench. Last if Sam Mitchell took CB4 out of the game. He would have nobody on the bench to turn to. I think this year will be much improved. Do I think they will be the best, no but they will definitely be knocking on that playoff door.
543554
The key word is team.  The players have to fit into a comfort zone which includes all of them.  Kobe is a great player, so it would be foolish if they didn't try to run a lot of their offense through him: however, he has to learn to find the open man when the opponents collapse on him.  To complete this cycle, his teammates have to consistently put the ball in the hoop when he dishes it off to them.\n\nFor the Lakers to play to their optimum, Kobe has to average around 25 points and 8-9 assists per game.  If he is averaging more points, the other players are being taken out of the game too often.  If he is averaging less assists, his is not involving his teammates often enough.  All this being said and done, they have to concentrate on team defense.  The rest will come around on its own.
588732
First of all, if I was the Lakers, I would keep him just because of that move he put on Shaq in January! But he was just a rookie, and what he needs is more minutes cause even Kobe didn't play that much his rookie year, but he got better. Besides, no one is as sorry as Kwame Brown!
432318
the lakers are probably one of the most improved squads of the year. they CAN beat the jazz if they play their game, with kobe distributing the ball in addition to scoring, and lamar playing his usual point-forward position, and if needed, having #24 take over in the fourth. i didn't actually watch the bucks game so i can't tell you why they lost, but i bet it had something to do with michael redd dropping 45. damn. i bet the bucks aren't missing rayray too much. haha.
204005
I have to agree with you all the way. Lebron isnt even close to kobe. Kobe might end up getting 5 rings. Lebron might end up with 0 or 1. Kobe is the most talented. He has better passes but the only problem is that he has no1 to pass too. Also when you're that good you want to shoot a lot. He wins games single handedly for his team. WHen Kobes career is over he should be considered the best that ever played th game. Kobe MVP this seasonand I'm all the way for lakers, even though i live in MI i hate pistons and lakers are ma n*****