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PostPosted: Mon Jul 11, 2016 10:10 am    Post subject: Better career, Kobe or Duncan?

Now that they are both in the books, it's fair to ask the question (that many are now in the media posing).

Even though this is a Lakers fan board, I'm curious to know the rationale behind why you believe who ended up on top.

For me, it's obviously Kobe. For a number of reasons, but among them is a full 5 rings vs. 4 1/2 (Duncan got that first one in a strike shortened season lol.)
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 11, 2016 10:11 am    Post subject:

both are top 10. that's all that matters.
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 11, 2016 10:12 am    Post subject:

Lol Oh, boy.
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 11, 2016 10:15 am    Post subject:

Duncan had the better NBA Career based on accolades, but Kobe is a Global Icon.
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 11, 2016 10:23 am    Post subject:

Duncan is a top 10 player of all time

But this isn't that much of a debate. Kobe's fingerprints on the game are something that transcends the game itself. Duncan was an important, if not the most important ( for a long time at least ) part cog of a system that was very successful. Kobe was a force of nature and will individually that also had incredible team success.
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 11, 2016 10:24 am    Post subject:

both are top 5 imo

jordan
magic
kareem
kobe
duncan
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 11, 2016 11:00 am    Post subject:

Just beat me to it!
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 11, 2016 11:22 am    Post subject:

This is extremely hard to say. It's like picking between your kids

Both are legendary.
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 11, 2016 11:24 am    Post subject:

Kobe = "Breaking Bad"
Timmy = "The Wire"
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 11, 2016 11:30 am    Post subject:

Yes
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 11, 2016 11:51 am    Post subject:

I am a huge Kobe fan and I've always hated the Spurs but honestly I am going to have to say Kobe because I am a huge Kobe fan and I've always hated the Spurs.
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 11, 2016 11:53 am    Post subject:

evetssteve10 wrote:
Duncan is a top 10 player of all time

But this isn't that much of a debate. Kobe's fingerprints on the game are something that transcends the game itself. Duncan was an important, if not the most important ( for a long time at least ) part cog of a system that was very successful. Kobe was a force of nature and will individually that also had incredible team success.


Pretty much covers it.
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 11, 2016 12:01 pm    Post subject: kobe/shaq/duncan/lebron ...?

so for players drafted AFTER 1984 (jordan was drafted in 1984) who would be your TOP 5 drafted in the last 30 years (1985-2015)

kobe, shaq, duncan and lebron seem like no-brainers but #5 is awfully hard to think of.

props to west for getting 2 of the top 5 players in the last 30 years though. jeez.
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 11, 2016 12:09 pm    Post subject:

Best Career is Duncan for me.

Best player is Kobe.
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 11, 2016 12:11 pm    Post subject:

And away we go!
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 11, 2016 12:14 pm    Post subject:

Better career?

Duncan. Same rings, more MVPs, more playoffs, better win percentage,

But Kobe had a greater impact on the game and was the better player.
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 11, 2016 12:16 pm    Post subject:

ringfinger wrote:
Better career?

Duncan. Same rings, more MVPs, more playoffs, better win percentage,

But Kobe had a greater impact on the game and was the better player.

Yeah, I can agree with this.
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 11, 2016 12:16 pm    Post subject:

Why pick, they were both legendary in their own right.
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 11, 2016 12:16 pm    Post subject:

Same tier
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 11, 2016 12:17 pm    Post subject: Re: Better career, Kobe or Duncan?

KobeIsTheOne wrote:
Now that they are both in the books, it's fair to ask the question (that many are now in the media posing).

Even though this is a Lakers fan board, I'm curious to know the rationale behind why you believe who ended up on top.

For me, it's obviously Kobe. For a number of reasons, but among them is a full 5 rings vs. 4 1/2 (Duncan got that first one in a strike shortened season lol.)



They were extremely different people, with extremely different types of games, but I'd consider their overall careers more or less equal.

In fact, I'd consider Kobe, Duncan and Shaq to have had equivalent careers when I factor in their overall success, personal accomplishments, longevity, and high and low points.
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 11, 2016 12:18 pm    Post subject:

Essentially, they are in the pantheon of all-time great basketball players, standing at the very top of the Naismith HoF. Pretty much any coach would take either guy without complaint for his #1 option, if for different reasons. I see equivalent greatness, each without peer at his position if perhaps only for one guy each excepted.
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 11, 2016 12:23 pm    Post subject:

Dladi Vidac wrote:
I am a huge Kobe fan and I've always hated the Spurs but honestly I am going to have to say Kobe because I am a huge Kobe fan and I've always hated the Spurs.



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PostPosted: Mon Jul 11, 2016 12:30 pm    Post subject:

Dladi Vidac wrote:
I am a huge Kobe fan and I've always hated the Spurs but honestly I am going to have to say Kobe because I am a huge Kobe fan and I've always hated the Spurs.


Lol
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 11, 2016 12:38 pm    Post subject:

Duncan had a better team, coach, and supporting cast on average throughout his career.

I don't even want to mention the front office and management.

I'll give Duncan the edge since his team was a perennial title contender.
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 11, 2016 12:40 pm    Post subject:

1. Michael Jordan
2. Kareem Abdul Jabaar
3. Kobe Bryant
4. Magic Johnson
5. Shaq
6. Duncan
7. Lebron
8. Larry Bird
9. Wilt
10. Hakeem Olajuwon
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