Kobe doesn't get enough credit because he came right after Michael Jordan. He had huge shoes to fill and obviously came up short. However, he was a next level competitor.

I remember an interview where he was talking about studying the officials handbook and film on ref crews. So he would know where the blind spots were.

While not in the spirit of the game but watching film on refs is next level competitive.

Interesting... where did you read that Kobe used to be Lebron the majority of the time? Not disputing the fact, just interested in reading more.

I would have to find the interview. They were talking about playing each other in the off season and Kobe was like yeah and who won most of those match ups. Lol.

Makes me feel old thinking about how long ago that was.

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Hard to get more physical than this.

I laugh at the argument that the more physical defenses would hurt LeBron. Umm he is the most physical freak every to play, more physical play would have been to his advantage. He would have been fine and actually more affective with his game. The rules allowed players like Steph Curry to win and thrive. Really the era of the 3 point shot has changed basketball more than anything. Giannis should be the most dominating player in the league right now as he would be in most eras. He's not because he can't shoot outside.

Just stop...you are becoming a flat earth guy.

https://youtu.be/_HJmZmR0-NM

The best one was when Malone gave Isiah Thomas 40 stiches and didn't even get a flagrant for it LMAO

It was just a different time.

Yep and just last night the league MVP got tossed from a playoff game for hitting the ball too hard attempting a steal LMAO. this shit is weaker than circus lemonade

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It's like a football game out there.

If you your argument is defense is as physical today than from 88-98 your that's mentally reeruned.

If your argument is gour a soft bitch that likes ballet, rRainbow Brite and non contact basketball with some Euro flopping.. That's valid.

KCC just won't give props for perhaps the greatest test of heart the NBA has ever seen:

The Flu Game.

Stop feeding the insecure troll.

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LOL. Put Julius Erving, Larry Bird, Wilt Chamberlain, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, etc in today's non-contact sport. ****, LeBron may not end up top 10.