Lakers will win the world champioship again.

[Ecto-I]

Jordan is my favourite player of all time and I DO think Kobe is approaching his level. Yes Kobe has Shaq, however, Jordan had one of espn's 50 greatest players ever, Scottie Pippen, in his prime, along with Horace Grant and a much deeper bench than the current Lakers. Kobe is not the player Jordan was yet, but I wouldn't be suprised if he gets there soon. His offense cannot be questioned AND he is a superb defender.

Originally Posted by Ecto-I

Jordan is my favourite player of all time and I DO think Kobe is approaching his level. Yes Kobe has Shaq, however, Jordan had one of espn's 50 greatest players ever, Scottie Pippen, in his prime, along with Horace Grant and a much deeper bench than the current Lakers. Kobe is not the player Jordan was yet, but I wouldn't be suprised if he gets there soon. His offense cannot be questioned AND he is a superb defender.

ESPN made an error. Pippen is/was nobody without Jordan.

[ShortRoundChief]

Originally Posted by Phobia

ESPN made an error. Pippen is/was nobody without Jordan.

Dude, Pippen rules

[KCWolfman]

Originally Posted by J Diddy

Dude, Pippen rules

Actually, Jordan ruled - Pippen served

[BIG_DADDY]

Congratulations Pistons fans. I was hacked at the calls in this game again but it really didn't matter as the Lakers never showed up in this series. The Pistons beat them on both ends of the ball and on the boards. They were definately the better team in this series and deserve to be world champions. Once again congratulations Piston's fans.

[Deberg_1990]

Originally Posted by BIG_DADDY

Congratulations Pistons fans. I was hacked at the calls in this game again but it really didn't matter as the Lakers never showed up in this series. The Pistons beat them on both ends of the ball and on the boards. They were definately the better team in this series and deserve to be world champions. Once again congratulations Piston's fans.

Thanks BG for showing up and being a loser with class......SO what moves do you think the Lakers will make this offseason?? Malone, Payton and Kobe gone for sure?

[BIG_DADDY]

Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Thanks BG for showing up and being a loser with class......SO what moves do you think the Lakers will make this offseason?? Malone, Payton and Kobe gone for sure?

Payton is gone for sure. If Malone doesn't retire there is a chance he will stay but not if Kobe leaves. I have no real feel for Kobe on this. If I was going to bet though I would say he is leaving. I am interested on Phil's take at this point. They need to go get some younger talent. Speed or the lack of it in this series killed them.

[Mr. Kotter]

Originally Posted by BIG_DADDY

Congratulations Pistons fans. I was hacked at the calls in this game again but it really didn't matter as the Lakers never showed up in this series. The Pistons beat them on both ends of the ball and on the boards. They were definately the better team in this series and deserve to be world champions. Once again congratulations Piston's fans.

I'm no Piston's fan; but I was happy to see the Lakers go down.

Gracious gesture on your part BD...

[Chiefs Pantalones]

Originally Posted by Ecto-I

Jordan is my favourite player of all time and I DO think Kobe is approaching his level. Yes Kobe has Shaq, however, Jordan had one of espn's 50 greatest players ever, Scottie Pippen, in his prime, along with Horace Grant and a much deeper bench than the current Lakers. Kobe is not the player Jordan was yet, but I wouldn't be suprised if he gets there soon. His offense cannot be questioned AND he is a superb defender.

Kobe isn't even close yet. When MJ's shot wasn't falling he'd drive to the hoop. That would get him going. Kobe just keeps shooting and shooting. Kobe isn't even close to the defender Jordan was either. At least not yet, but he's got some years to go.