Is kobe the best player EVER?
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He might not even be the best player of those who are playing currently.\n\nSOME Past Players WAY BETTER Than Kobe:\n\nWilt Chamberlain\nLarry Bird\nMichael Jordan\nKareem Abdul-Jabbar\nJulius Erving\nOscar Robertson\nJohn Stockton\nKarl Malone\nBob Cousy\nEarvin "Magic" Johnson\nJames Worthy\nDominique Wilkins\n\nSOME Present Players Who MIGHT Be Better Than Kobe:\n\n(percentages show chances of them being better)\nKevin Garnett (50%)\nLeBron James (45%)\nTracy McGrady (35%)\nShaquille O'Neal (50%)\nSteve Nash (40%)\nTim Duncan (40%)\nDywane Wade (35%)\nAllen Iverson (30%)\nVince Carter (30%)\nAmare Stoudemire (35%)\nJason Kidd (35%)\nPaul Pierce (25%)
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Kobe has major issuses as a player in this leauge.   Ol' boy commented that people criticize Kobe when he has 81 and tries to do it all--- and those same people criticize him when he has 1 pt in the 2nd half and tries to get everyone involved/  that's exactly Kobe's problem.  Thats not how the game is played; look at LeBron,  you dont see him either score 50 or get score 10 and get everyone involved, he goes out every night and plays an all- around game like he should--- like everybody should.- Why is Kobe the only player who has problems with these kinda decisions? He isnt the only super star player who has ever played with sub par teammates in the history of the league... but its always something with him;  I thought he had matured a few years back= thats what analyists were saying right
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Kobe is the best of right now. but not of all time. not yet. he could be, but we'll have to see how his career plays out.
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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*****
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i would think so, because in my opinion kobe is better than lebron.
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I'm not sure if you are asking "ever" or "right now."  I'll respond as if you are asking the if he's the best player in the world now.\n\nI think the answer is yes.\n\nI wasn't immediately won over by him, but over time and through watching him work his magic, I do believe he is the greatest player in the world.\n\nHe is pretty much a creative genius.  Some people would argue Thierry Henry, Andrei Shevchenko, or others are the best in the world, but I thinkt here is no comparison...and that is why Ronaldinho is the best.  He is unlike any other.  A player like Henry has an incredible ability to score goals, as does Shevchenko, but I think Ronaldinho is the best all-around, most versatile player.  He is more creative than any other player, so in addition to finishing goals on his own, he has the ability to create for teammates.  I think that he, more than any other player in the world, makes every other player on the field better.  This is so dangerous because if opposting teams choose to defend him, he'll create for others.  And if he isn't guarded closely enough, he'll put it away himself.\n\nI think what he does with the ball is miraculous and he is on a level that nobody else in the world is at (not to take away from the ability of other great players).\n\nI may be biased because I did not grow up in the era with Pele and Diego Maradona, but I do believe that by the end of Ronaldinho's career, he will be etched among the greats forever.  People will talk about Pele, Maradona, AND Ronaldinho.
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It's silly to make such comparisons anyway. If you argue that Wilt Chamberlain was the best, I'd argue that the game wasn't as developed and the league was less athletic. Also, he commonly played against much smaller centers, including Bill Russell who was only 6-9 and about 215 lbs!\n\nThe game is just different in every era.  But, if I'm going to make an argument about why I think Jordan may be the best, I suppose I'd have to start with his 6 championship rings in 8 or so years during the 90s.  Of course, you'll say something like without Pippen and Phil Jackson he never won a title, in which case i'll list his incredible stats over the years and point out that he was typically a better-than-fifty percent shooter from the field to go along with his million ppg, but then you'll point out how Chamberlain averaged over 50 ppg during one season alone!\n\nThere's really no point because it's all about context.  Jordan did things that no one else had done and he revolutionized the game.  Is he the greatest? It's an irrelevant discussion that people tend to take overboard in my opinion.
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LeBron James definately as a team player and overall skills. Kobe's better on defense, in game-winning situations, and in pure scoring.
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Kobe Bryant is the best!!!
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Nash.  The Arizona Republic reported it a week ago though it remains unofficial.  Kobe is a great player, probably the BEST player in the league.  But, Steve Nash is the most VALUABLE player.  Where would the Suns be without him?  He makes everyone who plays with him better!
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The best white player of all time would have to be Mr. Larry Bird. The best player EVER would have to be Michael Jordan. Michael Jordan was the most dominant player the NBA had ever seen. Jordan has set the bar so high for players like, LeBron, Anthony, and Kobe that they might never be able to reach it.\n\nMichael Jordan was SO good that the whole NBA could be considered overrated talent compared to him. Jordan is what hype is compared to. IF you don't reach up to Jordan's level you could be percived as failure. I believe that if Lebron, KG or Wade never a championship during their career, they will be called "overrated."\n\nJordan is the greatest basketball talent to ever play the game.
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Kobe Bryant!!! He's the best clutch shooter...
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Kobe for pure scoring ability, but depends on if its Jordan now, or at his best. And he has to be facing Kobe at his best, and we've yet to see it.
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No. Just cuz he has a ring doesn't mean hes the best.... Lebron is an overall better player still and kobe is close if not better than Dwayne.
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Kobe and Shaq. No one dominated like them.
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Jordan now.. But Kobe has chance to be the greatest by the end of his career..
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Kobe Bryant amazing shooting ability and the explosiveness he has when he drives to the basket makes him the most fun player to watch in the NBA.