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PostPosted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 1:33 pm    Post subject: What happend to this Kobe?

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PostPosted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 1:47 pm    Post subject:

Wow. That was awesome.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 1:48 pm    Post subject:

he grew up
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 1:52 pm    Post subject:

raidawg87 wrote:
he grew up


Took the words out of my mouth. Doesn't it seem like sometimes fans are more interested or appreciative of how high a player jumps instead of the elite all around game said player brings?

While that video is awesome, I haven't seen anything on there that Kobe still DOESN'T do. He just doesn't do it as often or just for the sake of doing it. I guess some Laker fans find Kobe's focus on substance over flash boring. At least on the road, fans sure seem to find his game exciting, as he's the #1 draw in the league.


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PostPosted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 1:57 pm    Post subject:

"What happend to this Kobe?"

He got eaten up by the Kobe that drops 81 in a game.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 1:58 pm    Post subject:

yup, kobe just grew up and got wiser. i dont think any player can or would want to keep up that type of play and hope to preserve the length of their careers. its all about production anyway, kobe is scoring more now than he ever did and he's doing it with less flashy plays, which will likely prevent injury. like LakerJam said, kobe can still do all that stuff, but he just chooses to do it less frequently.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 1:59 pm    Post subject:

He needs to rock the fro again!
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 2:00 pm    Post subject:

Kinda tough to jump out of the building when three guys are hanging all over you every time you go up.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 2:00 pm    Post subject:

DancingBarry wrote:
"What happend to this Kobe?"

He got eaten up by the Kobe that drops 81 in a game.


That's excellent!
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 2:08 pm    Post subject:

Wow...I think he used to try and prove he was the best guard in the league but now everyone knows it
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 2:10 pm    Post subject:

he should have never bulked up on top and cut the fro. It was when he came back that summer all huge with tatoos and a shaved nugget. He really doesn't jump like he used too. I think it's because of that extra muscle he put on, plus he looks less flexible. oh well. he's still the best.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 2:14 pm    Post subject:

he got a haircut. i loved the fro "on point".
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 2:22 pm    Post subject:

What happened to that Kobe?


He got better
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 2:27 pm    Post subject:

DancingBarry wrote:
"What happend to this Kobe?"

He got eaten up by the Kobe that drops 81 in a game.




Best response today.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 2:31 pm    Post subject:

I had forgotten how high he can elevate.

Dang.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 2:33 pm    Post subject:

He didn't grow up, he just got old. Taking it to the hole is what kobe use to do best.

Now, Kobes game is pretty much a 29 ft fadeaway with a dudes grill up in his face. A very low FG% shot.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 2:36 pm    Post subject:

Shapecity wrote:
He needs to rock the fro again!

Same here I miss his fro man! I was so disappointed when he cut it. I was like man wtf is that I loved his fro look. I think it was vs. Portland in 2002? when he cut it but I seriously miss that if he did it for his wife then it's cool but I wish he could grow it back .
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 2:36 pm    Post subject:

Steady Mobbin wrote:
He didn't grow up, he just got old. Taking it to the hole is what kobe use to do best.

Now, Kobes game is pretty much a 29 ft fadeaway with a dudes grill up in his face. A very low FG% shot.


He grew up. He can dunk if it's available and he doesn't need to force it. You really think he only shoots 29 ft fadeaways? Man, you need to take the blinders off and watch some games.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 2:37 pm    Post subject:

I miss that Kobe because he was doing spectacular things and we were winning championships. I enjoy watching the current Kobe as well and hope it translates to more rings in the future.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 2:39 pm    Post subject:

Yeah he was fun, but it was also a very risky Kobe. If he goes out now, we're screwed.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 2:41 pm    Post subject:

sbrighter wrote:
Kinda tough to jump out of the building when three guys are hanging all over you every time you go up.


And then they call you for the offensive foul.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 2:42 pm    Post subject:

I think in the regular season, Kobe is much more cautious, thus the jumpshot-first, perimeter game mentality. He may be doing this to prevent injuries and accidents, for he knows that without him, this team is garbage. I think you'll see more of Kobe taking it to the whole once we're in the playoffs. Hopefully we'll make it.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 2:42 pm    Post subject:

He can still fill a HIGHLIGHT REEL, nothing happened to that Kobe other than a little maturity, and recognizing the team's need to have him healthy for as many games as possible.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 2:44 pm    Post subject:

whats the name of that song, ive heard it before but without the words.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 4:01 pm    Post subject:

PhunkyPhil wrote:
he should have never bulked up on top and cut the fro. It was when he came back that summer all huge with tatoos and a shaved nugget. He really doesn't jump like he used too. I think it's because of that extra muscle he put on, plus he looks less flexible. oh well. he's still the best.


You're flat out WRONG! He bulked up during the 2003 season which is when he gained the infamous 15 pounds of muscle, that was the season he had most of his best dunks ever, reverse dunk on sprewell, spinng watchamacall it against denver, he had a ton that year, AND he dropped the nine staright 40+, Oh and if im not mistaken the 12 three's!
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