Is kobe's Achilles and his knee's fine? Don't see any recent reports on these topics. We're the Achilles and knees slowing him down last season? I forget
He said his lower body feels better than ever _________________ "Bryant has been the second best player in the NBA for over a decade, but the number 1 player changes every other year. Somehow the number 1 player always seems to fall down the list but Kobe just never moves up. ". The Art of Hating Kobe Bryant
did he get his old mobility back or still non explosive ala 2014-2015?
No one certainly gets more explosive the older they get...I'll be happy with some post ups, some 20 footers and 1 or 2 3's...hopefully he doesn't get beat to badly on defense.
I consider a successful season for him if he averages 18-20 ppg...the team wins 35-41 games and he ends up winning a gold. That would be a nice wrap up for his career.
did he get his old mobility back or still non explosive ala 2014-2015?
It's not going to get better from here on out. But, I attribute last year to rust more than age. I don't think he took a huge drop off in mobility or explosivenss compared to the last couple of seasons.
The play that pretty much ended his season was him getting by his defender and dunking.
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Being a couple years removed from his achilles injury, Kobe could start the season with surprisingly-good, athletic quickness.
But I still hope Scott keeps his minutes on a short leash. _________________ "Every hurt is a lesson, and every lesson makes you better”
Being a couple years removed from his achilles injury, Kobe could start the season with surprisingly-good, athletic quickness.
But I still hope Scott keeps his minutes on a short leash.
Well, I doubt Kobe's going to focus his attack based on athleticism. He could be the #1 most fit 37 year old in the world, but going up against kids in their 20s means he'll still be at a major athletic deficit.
However, what I'm looking for is the showing of 20 years of brilliant basketball. Seeing him put every trick out there. If he's trying to dunk on people or will himself against younger players athletically, it won't be a good season for him. If he shows us the whole portfolio... _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals
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Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 9:10 am Post subject:
yinoma2001 wrote:
kikanga wrote:
Being a couple years removed from his achilles injury, Kobe could start the season with surprisingly-good, athletic quickness.
But I still hope Scott keeps his minutes on a short leash.
Well, I doubt Kobe's going to focus his attack based on athleticism. He could be the #1 most fit 37 year old in the world, but going up against kids in their 20s means he'll still be at a major athletic deficit.
However, what I'm looking for is the showing of 20 years of brilliant basketball. Seeing him put every trick out there. If he's trying to dunk on people or will himself against younger players athletically, it won't be a good season for him. If he shows us the whole portfolio...
To start the season, I wouldn't be surprised if Kobe shows short bursts of quickness. Since he couldn't shoot with his shoulder, I have a feeling he's been putting his lower body through a tough summer regimen.
But besides that, you're right.
Strength, top speed, stamina. His age will show.
Too bad he doesn't have a coach like Duncan's Pop.
That's a coach who knows how to milk old talent. _________________ "Every hurt is a lesson, and every lesson makes you better”
did he get his old mobility back or still non explosive ala 2014-2015?
No one certainly gets more explosive the older they get...I'll be happy with some post ups, some 20 footers and 1 or 2 3's...hopefully he doesn't get beat to badly on defense.
I consider a successful season for him if he averages 18-20 ppg...the team wins 35-41 games and he ends up winning a gold. That would be a nice wrap up for his career.
yea, I remember watching MJ posting up over and over as a Wizard and still dropping 20+ on 45%FG. Just felt like last year Kobe was missing a ton of shots and still firing. Hope he gets room to work on the low block... Hibbert better understand
Kobe was very spry in the early part of the season. I remember the dunk he had against the Clippers when he drove past Matt Barnes and had that emphatic finish.
As the season went along, he started to break down. Byron didn't help the situation by playing him an obscene amount of minutes; he was playing Kobe like he was 26 as opposed to 36.
WTS, I'm not expecting much out of him this year. 52-55 games, hopefully more efficient, and becomes a good mentor for the youth on this team.
Kobe was very spry in the early part of the season. I remember the dunk he had against the Clippers when he drove past Matt Barnes and had that emphatic finish.
As the season went along, he started to break down. Byron didn't help the situation by playing him an obscene amount of minutes; he was playing Kobe like he was 26 as opposed to 36.
WTS, I'm not expecting much out of him this year. 52-55 games, hopefully more efficient, and becomes a good mentor for the youth on this team.
Yeah, I'd feel better if he plays more age-appropriate. He doesn't need to prove that he can still be great....he already is. _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals
Can't wait to see DLO play with more veterans who will catch his passes. I'm also looking to see improvement of his 3 point shooting as well. The other stuff will come in due time.
Edit: oops, wrong thread. _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals
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Can't wait to see DLO play with more veterans who will catch his passes. I'm also looking to see improvement of his 3 point shooting as well. The other stuff will come in due time.
Edit: oops, wrong thread.
playing with DLO, Jordan, Kobe and Randle, I see hibbert averaging 16points
Can't wait to see DLO play with more veterans who will catch his passes. I'm also looking to see improvement of his 3 point shooting as well. The other stuff will come in due time.
Edit: oops, wrong thread.
playing with DLO, Jordan, Kobe and Randle, I see hibbert averaging 16points
he didnt play with a single playmaker in indy
I don't think Hibbert's ever averaged that much (12.8 ppg is his highest). I think he'll stay more around 11-12 ppg range. He's even said that offense won't be his #1 priority. _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals
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Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 11:12 am Post subject:
yinoma2001 wrote:
Jim99187 wrote:
yinoma2001 wrote:
Can't wait to see DLO play with more veterans who will catch his passes. I'm also looking to see improvement of his 3 point shooting as well. The other stuff will come in due time.
Edit: oops, wrong thread.
playing with DLO, Jordan, Kobe and Randle, I see hibbert averaging 16points
he didnt play with a single playmaker in indy
I don't think Hibbert's ever averaged that much (12.8 ppg is his highest). I think he'll stay more around 11-12 ppg range. He's even said that offense won't be his #1 priority.
Hibbert isn't great at lobs or cuts, so he will likely be most effective setting picks out high and then settling into his hot zone around the right elbow, or sometimes dropping to the weak side post area for rebounds.
Can't wait to see DLO play with more veterans who will catch his passes. I'm also looking to see improvement of his 3 point shooting as well. The other stuff will come in due time.
Edit: oops, wrong thread.
playing with DLO, Jordan, Kobe and Randle, I see hibbert averaging 16points
he didnt play with a single playmaker in indy
I don't think Hibbert's ever averaged that much (12.8 ppg is his highest). I think he'll stay more around 11-12 ppg range. He's even said that offense won't be his #1 priority.
Hibbert isn't great at lobs or cuts, so he will likely be most effective setting picks out high and then settling into his hot zone around the right elbow, or sometimes dropping to the weak side post area for rebounds.
I was actually pleased when he said quarterbacking the defense was his priority. Lord knows we haven't had that mindset from a lead player for a while. _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals
Can't wait to see DLO play with more veterans who will catch his passes. I'm also looking to see improvement of his 3 point shooting as well. The other stuff will come in due time.
Edit: oops, wrong thread.
playing with DLO, Jordan, Kobe and Randle, I see hibbert averaging 16points
he didnt play with a single playmaker in indy
I don't think Hibbert's ever averaged that much (12.8 ppg is his highest). I think he'll stay more around 11-12 ppg range. He's even said that offense won't be his #1 priority.
Hibbert isn't great at lobs or cuts, so he will likely be most effective setting picks out high and then settling into his hot zone around the right elbow, or sometimes dropping to the weak side post area for rebounds.
hibbert never played with a guy who can throw him any lobs. also indy offense was not at getting him or freeing him to get lobs.
indy never had any attacking pg where hibbert's man has to go help driving guard and leave hibbert open
I don't think they threw him lobs b/c he couldn't get them. He's not an above the rim player at all. _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals
That was the summer of 2014 _________________ Maybe you think it's completely innocent. Maybe you don't. But there's no denying that what the rule book says means a lot less than what the NBA wants at any given moment. -Tim Donaghy
Kobe's a streaky 3 point shooter, I wonder if the shoulder injury/recovery will really limit his 3 point shooting this year, or if getting it fixed, he may fare a little better? _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals
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