Top 10 Offensive NBA Players Of All Time
Not sure if the title is good or not. But IYO, who are the ten best offensive players to ever play in the NBA? Not just scoring. I'm thinking more of an accumulation of scoring, passing, ball handling, IQ, and various intangibles. Players can be from any era. But don't pick guys like Chamberlain and Baylor if you've never seen or seriously read up on them. Explain yourselfs. Hopefully, we can get some thoughtful opinions.
I think McGrady warrants mention and probably more. In 02-03 he could give it to you however you wanted it. Larry Bird and Michael Jordan are truly awesome. They had great midrange games. Larry had a shot from anywhere on the court. Where Jordan wasn't perfect on his 3-point shooting, he had a great midrange game and an unstoppable driving ability in his early career.
I have to say that Kobe is the greatest though. In 05-06 he had unlimited range on his three pointer. From the playoffs on up he mastered his midrange game and the turnaround fadeaway. Now in the early part of 09-10 he's mastered a low post game.
Originally posted by Rogue JediKobe>Bird. He is far more athletic and agile. His footwork is flawless and this year has introduced an impeccable postgame coupled with his midrange turn-around fadeaway(mastered in 05-06 playoffs). Kobe must have scored 50 atleast 25 times in his career already. Not to mention 50 in four consecutive games, 61 at the Garden last season, 81 in 42 min, and my personal favorite: outscoring Dallas 62-61 at the end of the 3rd quarter.
Dude, better than Bird? Better than Dale Ellis?
Ray Allen and Bird are better shooters than Kobe. Not better scorers.
Originally posted by Darth Martin
Kobe>Bird. He is far more athletic and agile. His footwork is flawless and this year has introduced an impeccable postgame coupled with his midrange turn-around fadeaway(mastered in 05-06 playoffs). Kobe must have scored 50 atleast 25 times in his career already. Not to mention 50 in four consecutive games, 61 at the Garden last season, 81 in 42 min, and my personal favorite: outscoring Dallas 62-61 at the end of the 3rd quarter.Ray Allen and Bird are better shooters than Kobe. Not better scorers.
Shhhh. You are just sayin stuff
Originally posted by chithappensI wasn't comparing Bird and Allen. I was comparing them to Bryant. What do you have to say that's informative? I wasn't even making note of Allen's ability. I was referring to his shooting: better than Bryant's. Bryant is a better scorer than them IMO.
You tried to make a comparison with Bird and Allen... that said enough on it's own.
Originally posted by Rogue JediAtleast I have an opinion and can articulate it in sentences. All you two have done is try to make me seem like I'm retarded. Not the case. I know NBA.
Indeed, loan him a buck so he can buy a clue?
Originally posted by Rogue Jedi
Just saying....Bird....Allen....I dont see the connection.
If you actually read my post, maybe you would.
Originally posted by AsbestosFlaygon
Kobe is probably the best perimeter shooter I have seen in the history of the league. [B]Ray Allen, when he was in his prime, would be a close 2nd. [/B]
Originally posted by Darth Martin
[B]Ray Allen and Bird are better shooters than Kobe. Not better scorers. [/B]
Try to keep up.
Originally posted by Rogue Jedi
Kobe Bryant, best perimeter shooter in the history of the league.....whoa....is he serious?
Yeah right... MJ doesn't even have a 3-point hotspot.
Originally posted by AsbestosFlaygonNah, not MJ. And making a left handed half court shot while NOT under pressure means shit.
Lemme guess who you think is: Michael Jordan.Yeah right... MJ doesn't even have a 3-point hotspot.
Some of the best perimeter shooters? IMO?
Larry Bird
Robert Horry
Dale Ellis
Drazen Petrovic
Mark Price
Tom Chambers
Sam Perkins
Originally posted by Rogue Jedi
Nah, not MJ. And making a left handed half court shot while NOT under pressure means shit.Some of the best perimeter shooters? IMO?
Larry Bird
Robert Horry
Dale Ellis
Drazen Petrovic
Mark Price
Tom Chambers
Sam Perkins
Seriously... 😐