Comments on: Friday Fire: Where Does Kobe Bryant Sit in Sports History?

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By: Tariq

Tariq — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:52:39 +0000

KevDog:

Yeah, I don’t blame you for not getting into soccer. This summer the World Cup will be played in South Africa. I’m in Virginia right now, but I’ll be back home in Saudi Arabia, God-willing, during the World Cup. I can’t describe to you the atmosphere of a World Cup, even on TV. All your boys arguing about the intricacies of whether Spain’s superior squad can be enough to overcome Brazil, whether Diego Maradona’s mad-scientist-type coaching can bring the best out of Lionel Messi…that’s where sports’ true enjoyment comes from: the communal aspect of it. But here, yeah I watch soccer games, but it’s so damn LONELY. I still get pleasure out of watching Barcelona’s complex passing game or Ibrahimovic’s outrageous flicks and backheels, but it’s not nearly as enjoyable as back home. Imagine watching the NBA Playoffs every year in a vacuum.

As for Kobe, my status on Facebook right now is “By the way, this may be a bit late, but that’s why he’s Kobe Bryant” in reference to his game-winning shot against Boston. I agree that he should be a consensus Top 10 all-time, but I don’t think he’s the best ever. That’s a bit much in my opinion. Although you seem to say that this would depend on future accomplishments, so you never know…

As for the “most beautiful to watch” thing, I guess “beauty” is a term which is hard to argue with because it’s entirely subjective.

By: KevDog

KevDog — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 03:01:22 +0000

Tariq. I never could get into Soccer. But I’m unusual for an American Male because I’d rather watch Tennis than NFL any day of the week.

By: KevDog

KevDog — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 03:00:10 +0000

I’m a Kobe Homer so I know I’m not going to be taken seriously. Still, I have my opinion.

As of today, Kobe should be a consensus top 10 player of all time. I think it’ll take 6 rings to be consensus Greatest Laker of all time. and 7 rings and the all time scoring record presently held by KAJ to be considered Jordan’s equal or better.

Personally, I think he’s the best player to ever play the game and I fully expect him to get 7 rings and the all time scoring record.

He, along with Ali, are to me, the most beautiful athletes to watch. Period.

By: Tariq

Tariq — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 06:42:27 +0000

Y’all need to watch some soccer. I’m tellin’ ya. I love sports that incorporate fat people, but come on…

By: Tariq

Tariq — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 06:40:51 +0000

I’d take Pele over Kobe. LOL.

By: Okori Wadsworth

Okori Wadsworth — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 01:04:51 +0000

God that Lakers all-time starting five would be fantastic. Lakers all-time 5 vs Celtics starting 5 best of 7. I want that yesterday.

By: Temple3

Temple3 — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:59:03 +0000

Okori:

Why you wanna play a GM card? It’s too early for that. LOL.

I’ll take that 6’7″ two guard with lights out defense every time. Can you imagine Jerry West trying to guard Dwyane Wade? Me neither.

At the 3, I’ll take the guy who saved the franchise from bankruptcy in the 50′s…
http://temple3.wordpress.com/2007/07/06/elgin-baylor-circa-1959-and-still/#more-488

And I’ll move Kareem to the 4, a la Tim Duncan, with Wilt at the 5.

By: Okori

Okori — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:32:37 +0000

I wouldn’t. West went to more finals and was prevented from winning more chips only by the presence of one of the greatest dynasties the sport has ever known. Also, off-the-court. West built 2 distinct Laker dynasties.

By: Temple3

Temple3 — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:17:55 +0000

I’d start him at the 2 ahead of Jerry West.

By: Okori

Okori — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:14:42 +0000

I’d also say no. In fact, I’d go so far as to say that he’s not on the starting five for that team.

By: Temple3

Temple3 — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:35:25 +0000

I’d say Hell Fu#$$!!! No…but that’s just me.

By: Ron Glover

Ron Glover — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:06:16 +0000

Another ring and 5,000 points and he might be in the top 3 or four.

By: Mizzo

Mizzo — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:43:45 +0000

That’s a great question. I’d say not yet.

By: Okori

Okori — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:34:57 +0000

Question: Is Kobe the best Laker ever? I mean…. there is a lot of competition for that.