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ringfinger Retired Number
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Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2017 5:43 am Post subject: |
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kobeandgary wrote: | ringfinger wrote: | Darth Los Angeles wrote: | Why in the world would any fan of Kobe want to him to participate in Big3?
Kobe is bigger and better than this... |
To watch him play again?
I'd def DVR it if he did. Would.you really avoid it or protest it? |
I'd watch Kobe shoot on a nerf hook, BIG 3 is a ton of fun to watch, would love to see Kobe in it. Heck it's fun just watching guys like Kwame Brown, Brian Cook, Mo Evans, Kareem Rush etc... |
Ok, I wouldn't watch Kobe shoot on a nerf hook. Haha.
One big reason I would watch, is I think Kobe would look like Kobe again against those guys currently there. The old (young) Kobe. |
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mde24 Starting Rotation
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Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2017 10:23 am Post subject: |
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Wow, I been scanning the comments and I'm surprised that no one mention wanting Ice Cube to put together a 3 on 3 team of Kobe, Shaq and Magic. Even if it was a one night only, damn what a once in a life time show. Ice If you can get this done you got my money regardless of cost. _________________ "If you see me in a fight with a bear, prey for the bear". Ive always loved that quote. Thats "mamba mentality" we don't quit, we don't cower, we don't run. We endure and conquer. |
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Basketball Fan Franchise Player
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Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2017 5:11 pm Post subject: |
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On paper sure but in RL they are old. How watchable would it be? |
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kobeandgary Star Player
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Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2017 7:39 pm Post subject: |
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Basketball Fan wrote: | On paper sure but in RL they are old. How watchable would it be? |
Not sure about Magic, but Kobe and Shaq could definitely still play in the Big 3. |
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vedanta Starting Rotation
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Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2017 10:33 am Post subject: |
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Don´t you guys remember that televised Kareem vs. Julius Erving one on one game when they had been retired for five or six years?
It was really painful to watch. Julius Erving played like he had never joined even an amateur basketball team. And Kareem wasn´t much better. And they were both in better shape than Kobe is now. Did you see that recent Kobe´s photo wearing a bathing suit? He had the belly of a truck driver...
Let the man enjoy life and forget basketball, and let us enjoy the memories. |
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lakersken80 Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2017 10:39 am Post subject: |
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mde24 wrote: | Wow, I been scanning the comments and I'm surprised that no one mention wanting Ice Cube to put together a 3 on 3 team of Kobe, Shaq and Magic. Even if it was a one night only, damn what a once in a life time show. Ice If you can get this done you got my money regardless of cost. |
He's great if you just need somebody to stand still and shoot....but at his age I don't think he will be moving a lot on the court against a bunch of 40 year old whippersnappers. |
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Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2017 5:04 pm Post subject: |
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vedanta wrote: | Don´t you guys remember that televised Kareem vs. Julius Erving one on one game when they had been retired for five or six years?
It was really painful to watch. Julius Erving played like he had never joined even an amateur basketball team. And Kareem wasn´t much better. And they were both in better shape than Kobe is now. Did you see that recent Kobe´s photo wearing a bathing suit? He had the belly of a truck driver...
Let the man enjoy life and forget basketball, and let us enjoy the memories. |
The belly of a truck driver?
You know some fit truck drivers.
Yes Kobe has gotten big but there are truck drivers that are as fat as Barkley. |
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Tony Anapolis Star Player
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Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2017 6:42 pm Post subject: |
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I think it's a great idea the Big3. I love the idea of letting players beyond their playing days get it in.
Do I think it will last? Probably not, but I do like the idea. Cube doing a really cool thing.
Would love to see Kobe, probably won't. Just can't see Mamba doing that.
My team, Mamba, Truth, Ticket. |
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kobeandgary Star Player
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Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2017 8:29 pm Post subject: |
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I thought it was awesome seeing Charles Oakley get out there and bang bodies again, would love to see more former Lakers participate (already a good amount playing) but seeing Kobe on the big 3 would be awesome, I'd have to get tickets lol. |
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Darth Los Angeles Star Player
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Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2017 6:52 pm Post subject: |
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Tony Anapolis wrote: | I think it's a great idea the Big3. I love the idea of letting players beyond their playing days get it in.
Do I think it will last? Probably not, but I do like the idea. Cube doing a really cool thing.
Would love to see Kobe, probably won't. Just can't see Mamba doing that.
My team, Mamba, Truth, Ticket. |
Big 3 has a long way to go before they can attract those guys... It might be another year or two.
Right now, Cube's big attractions are role players and problematic players... The pedigree for Kobe isn't there.
Cube needs to increase the pedigree of the league by targeting guys who could possibly enhance their legacy by showing the world they still can play.
Mark Jackson
Tim Hardaway
Jerry Stackhouse
Lamar Odom
Penny Hardaway
It's going to be extremely hard getting HOF's to do this. The incentive just isn't there right now... Once that happens... Maybe Cube can reach out to guys like...
Scottie Pippen
Reggie Miller
Ray Allen
Chris Webber
Tracy McGrady
Rip Hamilton
From here... Now you can start calling yourself a legitimate league... Still long ways from getting Kobe. Sheesh... Mamba is arguably the GOAT. _________________ “There are no limits. There are plateaus, but you must not stay there, you must go beyond them. If it kills you, it kills you. A man must constantly exceed his level.” ―Bruce Lee |
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1hu2ren3dui4 Franchise Player
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Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2017 11:06 am Post subject: |
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What do these teams get paid?
I don't see the upside. |
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kobeandgary Star Player
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Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2017 5:26 pm Post subject: |
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1hu2ren3dui4 wrote: | What do these teams get paid?
I don't see the upside. |
I was under the impression it's just a way to play the game you love, while giving you that being in the spotlight feel again. |
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kobeandgary Star Player
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Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2017 5:28 pm Post subject: |
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Darth Los Angeles wrote: | Tony Anapolis wrote: | I think it's a great idea the Big3. I love the idea of letting players beyond their playing days get it in.
Do I think it will last? Probably not, but I do like the idea. Cube doing a really cool thing.
Would love to see Kobe, probably won't. Just can't see Mamba doing that.
My team, Mamba, Truth, Ticket. |
Big 3 has a long way to go before they can attract those guys... It might be another year or two.
Right now, Cube's big attractions are role players and problematic players... The pedigree for Kobe isn't there.
Cube needs to increase the pedigree of the league by targeting guys who could possibly enhance their legacy by showing the world they still can play.
Mark Jackson
Tim Hardaway
Jerry Stackhouse
Lamar Odom
Penny Hardaway
It's going to be extremely hard getting HOF's to do this. The incentive just isn't there right now... Once that happens... Maybe Cube can reach out to guys like...
Scottie Pippen
Reggie Miller
Ray Allen
Chris Webber
Tracy McGrady
Rip Hamilton
From here... Now you can start calling yourself a legitimate league... Still long ways from getting Kobe. Sheesh... Mamba is arguably the GOAT. |
They got some solid players though, Rashard Lewis, Al Harrington, Iverson, Jason Williams, Mike Bibby, Chauncey Billiups, Kenyon Martin...you acting like it's a bunch of bums playing. |
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Sportsmuze Star Player
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Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2017 12:05 pm Post subject: |
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It is just playing ball, something fun to do
Too separate for me to ever confuse it with NBA in memory
Don't know what all the fuss is about
If he wants to play some ball, sure
If not, cool |
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kobe_4_mvp Star Player
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Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2017 6:13 am Post subject: |
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as if kobe's only option if he wants to play ball is this off brand ass league. |
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kobeandgary Star Player
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Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2017 7:50 am Post subject: |
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kobe_4_mvp wrote: | as if kobe's only option if he wants to play ball is this off brand ass league. |
Who said it's his only option? Everybody currently in the league seems to be enjoying it and it's a ton of fun to watch. |
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MAJIC Star Player
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Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2017 10:10 pm Post subject: |
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Yea I'd like nothing more than for Kobe to show off his new and improved half court skills posting up the likes of Mike Sweetney, Brian Scalabrine, Junk Yard Dog, and Charles Oakley's great great grandpa. _________________ 16 and counting.... |
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1hu2ren3dui4 Franchise Player
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Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2017 3:55 pm Post subject: |
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kobeandgary wrote: | 1hu2ren3dui4 wrote: | What do these teams get paid?
I don't see the upside. |
I was under the impression it's just a way to play the game you love, while giving you that being in the spotlight feel again. |
Kobe was on CNBC pitching his new VC fund. I think the man has really moved on to bigger and better things. Tarnishing his legacy in a 2nd rate league just doesn't seem to fit at all. |
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ringfinger Retired Number
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Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2017 5:24 pm Post subject: |
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1hu2ren3dui4 wrote: | kobeandgary wrote: | 1hu2ren3dui4 wrote: | What do these teams get paid?
I don't see the upside. |
I was under the impression it's just a way to play the game you love, while giving you that being in the spotlight feel again. |
Kobe was on CNBC pitching his new VC fund. I think the man has really moved on to bigger and better things. Tarnishing his legacy in a 2nd rate league just doesn't seem to fit at all. |
Why would that tarnish his legacy? I don't get that at all.
I mean, if he played in, and dominated it, you would lower his place in the GOAT list? Cmon. |
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kobeandgary Star Player
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Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2017 8:30 pm Post subject: |
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1hu2ren3dui4 wrote: | kobeandgary wrote: | 1hu2ren3dui4 wrote: | What do these teams get paid?
I don't see the upside. |
I was under the impression it's just a way to play the game you love, while giving you that being in the spotlight feel again. |
Kobe was on CNBC pitching his new VC fund. I think the man has really moved on to bigger and better things. Tarnishing his legacy in a 2nd rate league just doesn't seem to fit at all. |
Why would it tarnish his legacy, and what makes ice cubes league second rate? Far as I know cubes league is one of a kind. It has solid players in it like Corey Maghetti, Allen Iverson, Rashard Lewis, Jason Williams and so on. I don't think it's had any effect on the legacy of anybody in that league. Did Jordan coming back as a shell of his former self on the wizards tarnish his legacy? Did Jordan failing in baseball tarnish his legacy? I love watching the guys compete, would love to see Garnett, McGrady Pierce, Kobe, Shaq, Duncan and loads of others jump into this league. |
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lakersken80 Retired Number
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Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2017 9:04 pm Post subject: |
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Kobe isn't even interested in playing in the NBA anymore, he sure in hell ain't gonna show up to a glorified pick up game with washed up NBA stars. If you read his journey to his final game you would realize all those side projects he was working on in his final year was basically preparing for his full time gig after retiring from the NBA. |
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lakersken80 Retired Number
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Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2017 9:07 pm Post subject: |
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kobeandgary wrote: | 1hu2ren3dui4 wrote: | kobeandgary wrote: | 1hu2ren3dui4 wrote: | What do these teams get paid?
I don't see the upside. |
I was under the impression it's just a way to play the game you love, while giving you that being in the spotlight feel again. |
Kobe was on CNBC pitching his new VC fund. I think the man has really moved on to bigger and better things. Tarnishing his legacy in a 2nd rate league just doesn't seem to fit at all. |
Why would it tarnish his legacy, and what makes ice cubes league second rate? Far as I know cubes league is one of a kind. It has solid players in it like Corey Maghetti, Allen Iverson, Rashard Lewis, Jason Williams and so on. I don't think it's had any effect on the legacy of anybody in that league. Did Jordan coming back as a shell of his former self on the wizards tarnish his legacy? Did Jordan failing in baseball tarnish his legacy? I love watching the guys compete, would love to see Garnett, McGrady Pierce, Kobe, Shaq, Duncan and loads of others jump into this league. |
Difference between MJ and Kobe is that MJ felt that he extinguished his competitive juices prematurely, in his 1st and then 2nd retirement. Kobe doesn't really have the same fire considering he basically had a 20 year career without any voluntary retirements. He basically sacrificed his body to the game and why his desire to come out of retirement is probably nil. |
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lakersken80 Retired Number
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Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2017 9:11 pm Post subject: |
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1hu2ren3dui4 wrote: | kobeandgary wrote: | 1hu2ren3dui4 wrote: | What do these teams get paid?
I don't see the upside. |
I was under the impression it's just a way to play the game you love, while giving you that being in the spotlight feel again. |
Kobe was on CNBC pitching his new VC fund. I think the man has really moved on to bigger and better things. Tarnishing his legacy in a 2nd rate league just doesn't seem to fit at all. |
The way I see it is that he wants to be a business man like Magic in his post playing career. Stuff like that will keep him very busy in retirement. |
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kobeandgary Star Player
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Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2017 12:57 am Post subject: |
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lakersken80 wrote: | kobeandgary wrote: | 1hu2ren3dui4 wrote: | kobeandgary wrote: | 1hu2ren3dui4 wrote: | What do these teams get paid?
I don't see the upside. |
I was under the impression it's just a way to play the game you love, while giving you that being in the spotlight feel again. |
Kobe was on CNBC pitching his new VC fund. I think the man has really moved on to bigger and better things. Tarnishing his legacy in a 2nd rate league just doesn't seem to fit at all. |
Why would it tarnish his legacy, and what makes ice cubes league second rate? Far as I know cubes league is one of a kind. It has solid players in it like Corey Maghetti, Allen Iverson, Rashard Lewis, Jason Williams and so on. I don't think it's had any effect on the legacy of anybody in that league. Did Jordan coming back as a shell of his former self on the wizards tarnish his legacy? Did Jordan failing in baseball tarnish his legacy? I love watching the guys compete, would love to see Garnett, McGrady Pierce, Kobe, Shaq, Duncan and loads of others jump into this league. |
Difference between MJ and Kobe is that MJ felt that he extinguished his competitive juices prematurely, in his 1st and then 2nd retirement. Kobe doesn't really have the same fire considering he basically had a 20 year career without any voluntary retirements. He basically sacrificed his body to the game and why his desire to come out of retirement is probably nil. |
I mean cool opinion and all, but basically everything you said is made up. Nobody knows what's going on in kobe's head, maybe he'd enjoy playing in a low commitment league like the Big 3 and maybe he wouldn't, regardless I'd love to see it. |
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kobeandgary Star Player
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Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2017 12:58 am Post subject: |
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lakersken80 wrote: | 1hu2ren3dui4 wrote: | kobeandgary wrote: | 1hu2ren3dui4 wrote: | What do these teams get paid?
I don't see the upside. |
I was under the impression it's just a way to play the game you love, while giving you that being in the spotlight feel again. |
Kobe was on CNBC pitching his new VC fund. I think the man has really moved on to bigger and better things. Tarnishing his legacy in a 2nd rate league just doesn't seem to fit at all. |
The way I see it is that he wants to be a business man like Magic in his post playing career. Stuff like that will keep him very busy in retirement. |
Maybe he does, but playing one day a week for a couple months might be interesting to him, who knows. |
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