Originally posted by TaZ#12
Kobe is better then Shaq, although Shaq is dominate. So all the Shaq lovers, he is getting old, and should retire now before he loses 10 steps instead of one and the injuries also.
I don't think Shaq is in need to retire. His stats don't need to be high to have an impact on the game. I say once he is reduced to backup center, it is time to go.
Originally posted by speiderman2 things for you my friend:
michael jordan
close second would be Dwayne Wade
and third kobethat is my top three list
And Taz as for Shaqn retiring NO! He's still dominant and has years left in him, he's just slower that's all. He needs to take his fat*** back to L.A. and play with The Great One!
Originally posted by Darth Martin
2 things for you my friend:
1. Wade over Kobe 😘
2. This thread is Best player currently. No MJAnd Taz as for Shaqn retiring NO! He's still dominant and has years left in him, he's just slower that's all. He needs to take his fat*** back to L.A. and play with The Great One!
No Shaq can stay there, I don't want the Lakers to look out of shape.
Originally posted by speidermanYou put Wade a close second behind MJ( I stress close.) and marketing has nothing to do with it. What are some other reasons Wade is better than Kobe?
I stand by my list. MJ is the best ever. And I believe that Wade is better for several reasons than kobe. Wade is more marketable and more people than ever agree with me
Ok I dont know why people are putting up past players when the thread is asking for the best current player. Kobe is the best overall player in the league hands down. For one thing he is the most lethal player on the offensive end. Last year he led with ppg average and this year is the same. He is currently on a three game streak of at least 50 points. He is also an elite defender. Last year he made it to the first team defensive. Dont believe the media when they tell you that he's not the best. A lot of them are east coast bias not to mention they hate kobe because of his personality. If you ask the players, coaches, and owners of the league the vast majority will tell you who is the best player in the game right now. Kobe. If you want me to compare Kobe to other current players I'll be glad to, just tell me. I'll give you legit reasons as to why Kobe is on a whole new level compared to other all stars.
Originally posted by wuTa
I would like to know how there is an east coast bias in the NBA.
A lot of the nba analysts, like espn commentators, favor east coast players like lebron and wade. This was even brought up on espn.com by a west coast commentator once. Dont get me wrong, lebron and wade are good but kobe's in his prime right now. He's on a whole new level, making history here and there.