<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">1) Kobe Bryant ? Los Angeles Lakers The Lakers may not be the same without Shaq, but the fun of watching Bryant destroy defenders in his prime is worth the sacrifice. Bryant?s tenth NBA season saw him tally a Jordan-esque 35.4 points-per-game with more than 5 rebounds-per-game and 4.5 assists-per-game to boast. He also improved his ball-handling skills with one less turnover per-game than last season. As great as Wade was during the playoffs, Bryant?s 81 point game proved that he is the most dangerous offensive player in the game. Of course, what sets Bryant apart from Wade is his defense, which is what puts him at the top of this list. Bryant has made six all-defensive teams during his ten NBA seasons, which is a feat that only shooting guards of Michael Jordan?s superstar calibre are able to accomplish. Until Wade starts earning this honor on a consistent basis like Bryant, there should be no question as to who is the more talented all-around player. Like all great athletes, Bryant has seemed unfazed by circumstances that should have held him back. His public adultery confession, the sexual assault charges against him that were ultimately dropped, Shaq?s departure, Phil Jackson?s tell-all book and a falling-out with his parents. Bryant has certainly overcome all obstacles, but may have tainted his legacy in the eyes of some in the process. Bryant?s ?him or me? attitude, in regards to playing with Shaq, may be what prevents him from ever winning another NBA championship, but as long as he keeps playing at the top of his game for the next six or seven seasons (his 28th birthday is around the corner), basketball fans will get to see one of the greatest of all-time do his thing. </div> http://www.realgm.com/src_feature/659/2006...rds_of_the_nba/ Can't say I'm surprised, just putting it up for discussion..
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Brian:</div><div class="quote_post">Uh oh, get ready for the Wade and Lebron fans everyone............</div> naw, LeBron isn't even in this topic because he's not a shooting guard. And Wade fans, can't really argue Wade's position with #2 because of Kobe's superior defense which would put him ahead in the category of SG. They're both the best in the league, no point in arguing this to ad nauseam yet again when it's gonna get us no where. Wade has the ability to be the best in the league in the future though.
Wade doesn't have the killer instinct. Just because he demoralized the mavericks (which is Kobe's main objection) doesn't mean he's second to Kobe. Let's not forget T-Mac, Ray-Allen, V-Carter, Iverson, and so on.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Lakers4Life:</div><div class="quote_post">Wade doesn't have the killer instinct. Just because he demoralized the mavericks (which is Kobe's main objection) doesn't mean he's second to Kobe. Let's not forget T-Mac, Ray-Allen, V-Carter, Iverson, and so on.</div> I think Dallas using the last time out accidentally demoralized the Mavs lol.
haha...I'm not going to disagree with Kobe being number one, but remember that the "article" linked was written by a member of the RealGM forum, and not a credible author. I guess he forgot that Paul Pierce has been a shooting guard ever since Wally World was traded to the Celtics. Somehow he remembered Steve Francis changing positions, but not the far superior Paul Pierce. This is why I don't read RealGM's sad excuses for articles.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Lakers4Life:</div><div class="quote_post">Wade doesn't have the killer instinct. Just because he demoralized the mavericks (which is Kobe's main objection) doesn't mean he's second to Kobe. Let's not forget T-Mac, Ray-Allen, V-Carter, Iverson, and so on.</div> Sorry, but I had to reply to this. What do you mean by 'killer instinct'? If it's the ability to take over the game, then you are wrong.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Laker_fan:</div><div class="quote_post">I think he mean's the "drive to win." I'm not sure what he means but I think it's that.</div> It's still a false statement. I mean, did the games against Dallas and Detroit not happen?
