Is the torch passed from Kobe to King James?

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  1. LSUMASTERMIND

    LSUMASTERMIND Founding Member

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    I'll give Lebron the edge when he signs with Detroit in 2010:hihi:
     
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  2. bhelmLSU

    bhelmLSU Founding Member Staff Member

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    Oh no, all bets are off if that happens.

    All Hail Kobe.:hihi:
     
    bhelmLSU, Jan 14, 2009
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  3. TigerBait3

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    Lebron's natural skills have passed Kobe's. Kobe probably only has 1.5 years left in his prime. The thing that keeps Kobe on top for me right now is the mental aspect. Lebron still doesnt know how good he can be. Instead of using his body in the post he still prefers to play out on the perimeter. He is inconsistent from 20, yet he still takes more of those shots than anyone. He also makes more highlight plays on defense like blocking a guys layup but fundamentally he still isnt in Kobe's league. Sure, Lebron is much better as a Sportscenter highlight.

    Lebron is only getting better and when he becomes more consistent and smarter he will pass him. Probably will happen in a year or so.
     
    TigerBait3, Jan 14, 2009
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  4. LSUsupaFan

    LSUsupaFan Founding Member

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    Kobe may be a better shooter, but I don't think he has the toughness or leadership qualities of King James. The Lakers without Kobe still make the playoffs. The Cavs without Lebron probably don't.
     
    LSUsupaFan, Jan 14, 2009
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  5. islstl

    islstl Playoff committee is a group of great football men Staff Member

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    LeBron in year 6
    Kobe in year 13

    LeBron PPG 27.7 RPG 6.70 APG 6.7 EFF+ 30.31
    Kobes PPG 27.1 RPG 5.30 APG 4.6 EFF+ 24.30

    Right now LeBron is a better passer than Kobe is, hands down. This has been the area of his game that has skyrocketed this year. I watch LeBron now and I am amazed at his court awareness. It is Magic Johnson like and that's no exaggeration.

    Game on the line, I pick Kobe all day long. And that's what makes it the most difficult to say the torch has been passed. LeBron has not gotten to the point where he can take over games on a consistent basis. I am not taking about for the first 3 quarters, I am talking about down the stretch.

    Until I see that, I can't quite pass the torch.
     
    islstl, Jan 14, 2009
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  6. JohnLSU

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    What's the deal with Chris Paul? Does anyone consider him as great as Kobe or Lebron, or is he just Top 5?
     
    JohnLSU, Jan 14, 2009
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  7. islstl

    islstl Playoff committee is a group of great football men Staff Member

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    We can argue he is the best point guard in the league. Best overall player, I don't think so at this point.

    Top 5 impact players in the league? I can live with that.

    Kobe
    LeBron
    Wade
    Paul
    Insert Name Here
     
    islstl, Jan 14, 2009
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  8. TigerBait3

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    He's not even the best PG.
     
    TigerBait3, Jan 14, 2009
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  9. islstl

    islstl Playoff committee is a group of great football men Staff Member

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    You do agree he is in the discussion? Thus the term "arguably".
     
    islstl, Jan 14, 2009
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  10. TigerBait3

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    Absolutely. Just letting bhlem know I was there for him. ;)
     
    TigerBait3, Jan 14, 2009
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