Enough with Jordan... New Comparo...

**empy** · January 15th, 2005 11:05 AM

Originally Posted by ssaloon

Is there anyone, right now, who, looking at the big picture, wouldn't take James over Bryant?

i would take bryant....

if i wanted to go pick up chicks in colorado

**ILuvDetailing** · January 15th, 2005 11:10 AM

I see Lebron as more of an orchestrator, a next generation Magic Johnson with an explosive athletic ability, I can't compare Lebron with Jordan or Kobe cuz their games are different, Jordan is more of a scorer than a playmaker same with Kobe while James is more of a playmaker with insane hops.

In the long term, James might become the better player than Kobe but not by much, he just needs a better supporting cast in the comming years to reach the summit.

**mikaztro** · January 15th, 2005 12:27 PM

KOBE VS. JAMES

Scoring - Edge: Bryant. Hes got more repertoire of shots and experience. Also, license to shoot and not pass.

All-around defense- Edge: James. He is 2nd in the steals department and is much taller and bigger than Bryant.
Big game play - Edge: Bryant. Because he had more experience and have been to many situations before.
Field Goal Percentage - Edge: James. As you can see, Bryant is struggling with his FG % and doesnt pick the right shots.
Rebounding - Edge: James. James is taller and heftier than Bryant. james is known as a rebounding deamon in High School.
Passing - Edge: James. He looks to assist first before shooting. he usually do a 3 to 4 pass before taking a shot.
Championship experience - Edge: Kobe. No contest between the two as it is obvious. Kobe is a veteran unlike James whos been in the League for only a year and a half.
Killer instinct - Edge: Kobe. He is the heir to the throne to MJ in terms of Big time play and killer's instinct. Usually, when the game is on the line, Kobe takes over the game just like his Airness.
Making his teammates better - Edge: James. Because of his passing skills. A clone of Magic Johnson.
Potential - Edge: James. Ofcourse! He is younger by 6 years and has the potential to develope more. This thing is scary for most of the NBA players and teams.
Dunking ability - Edge: Even. James can do what Kobe can. He has the ability to glide in the air just like Dr.J though Kobe reminds me more of Michael Jordan.Power to James while grace is to Kobe.
Efficiency as a player - Edge: James. James leads over Kobe in the Rebounding, Assist, Steals, FG%, 3P FG% while Kobe leads in the Turnover, Minutes played, Scoring and FG attempts.

**empy** · January 15th, 2005 01:09 PM

Originally Posted by mikaztro

All-around defense- Edge: James. He is 2nd in the steals department and is much taller and bigger than Bryant.

i agree with everything you said except for this. kobe made the all-nba defensive team two times (1st team and 2nd team), so he deserves the benefit of the doubt. james can steal the ball but i don't remember seeing him shut a player down like kobe can shut down the 1, 2 or 3 spots. this is only his second season though, so let's see where he in 2-3 years.

**kimpOy** · January 15th, 2005 01:17 PM

agree about what m54 said,
kobe shut down milawaukee big gun this year twice.

but hey Lebron 2 pa lang tayo, and he's playing with rookies salary pa.

**artpogi** · January 15th, 2005 04:45 PM

I'm no Kobe fan, but right now my money is on Kobe.

But like what others say, I also like James' attitude towards the game, for his age and experience, he's quite mature.

One on One my money is on Kobe.

**van_wilder** · January 15th, 2005 06:13 PM

lebron...

**mikaztro** · January 15th, 2005 07:40 PM

KOBE VS. LEBRON
Stats as of Jan 15, 2005

HEAD TO HEAD
PPG: 27.5 vs. 24.5
RPG: 6.3 vs. 7.1
APG: 6.6 vs. 7.2
SPG: 1.35 vs. 2.29
BPG: 1.00 vs. .90
FG%: .406 vs. .492
3P FG%: .332 vs. .348
FT%: .799 vs. .755
MPG: 42.0 vs. 40.9

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AGE: 26 vs. 20
HEIGHT: 6'-6" vs. 6'-8"
WEIGHT: 220lbs vs. 240lbs.
YRS EXPERIENCE: 9yrs vs. 2yrs
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2nd YEAR CARRER AVERAGES:
PPG: 15.4 vs. 24.5
RPG: 3.1 vs. 7.1
APG: 2.5 vs. 7.2
SPG: .94 vs. 2.29
BPG: .51 vs. .90
FG%: .428 vs. .492
3P FG%: .341 vs. .348
FT%: .794 vs. .755
MPG: 26 vs. 40.9
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ROOKIE YEAR AVERAGES:
PPG: 7.6 vs. 20.9
RPG: 1.9 vs. 5.5
APG: 1.3 vs. 5.9
SPG: 0.69 vs. 1.65
BPG: .32 vs. .73
FG%: .417 vs. .417
3P FG%: .375 vs. .290
FT%: .819 vs. .754
MPG: 15.5 vs. 39.5
================

**baiskee** · January 16th, 2005 03:22 AM

its hard to compare them again as i said...totally different scenario.

kobe as a rookie - di sya nabibigyan ng playing time because he was the backup of eddie jones compare to james, pag pasok...starter agad, no. 1 option pa sa opensa.

pag pasok ni kobe sa lakers...there was shaq, van exel, jones...eto na yung gumagawa nung time na yun kaya di sya nabibigyan masyado ng break.

definitely...lebron got the advantage here coz cleveland built the team around him.

parang ngayon pa lang nararamdaman ni kobe yung naramdaman ni lebron last year nung rookie sya.

**baiskee** · January 16th, 2005 03:35 AM

Originally Posted by mikaztro

2nd YEAR CARRER AVERAGES:
PPG: 15.4 vs. 24.5
RPG: 3.1 vs. 7.1
APG: 2.5 vs. 7.2
SPG: .94 vs. 2.29
BPG: .51 vs. .90
FG%: .428 vs. .492
3P FG%: .341 vs. .348
FT%: .794 vs. .755
MPG: 26 vs. 40.9
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ROOKIE YEAR AVERAGES:
PPG: 7.6 vs. 20.9
RPG: 1.9 vs. 5.5
APG: 1.3 vs. 5.9
SPG: 0.69 vs. 1.65
BPG: .32 vs. .73
FG%: .417 vs. .417
3P FG%: .375 vs. .290
FT%: .819 vs. .754
MPG: 15.5 vs. 39.5
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check their MPG....obviously, this was a big factor...damay lahat sa stats yan.

kung lagi kang babad at naglalaro ka in average of 39.5 at ikaw pa no.1 option....sigurado mabilis yung adjustment and improvement mo compare to 15.5 MPG di ba?