Phil Jackson's new book. Praises Michael, destroys Kobe...lolololololol

[Pray_4_War]

  kobe is not close to Jordan.

In your mind

[arce1988]

  I will always love Magic

[Hulkotron]

  kobe is not close to Jordan.

You're letting your personal biases get in the way.  Nobody is close to Jordan but Kobe is the closest of his generation easily.

[arce1988]

  Jordan


















  kobe

[Army of One]

In your mind

He isn't close, most players with elite skills can go on memorable scoring streaks in the regular season, it's the playoffs when the defence tightens up and the pressure goes up that it really counts.Remember all those memorable Jordan moments from the playoffs?I do.Remember all those memorable Kobe moments?I don't.Kobe is lucky to have walked onto the richest team in basketball that surrounded him with big man talent through most of his playing career.

[G_Thang]

I was only a fan of basketball during the years that Michael Jordan played. Even though I rooted for the Knicks, once Jordan would come to the Garden, I had no choice but to put my money on good old 23.

Once he retired (and I mean retired, like when he stepped down from playing for the Wizards), I stopped watching Basketball all together. It's as if they started to roll the credits and I had no choice, but to walk out of the theater.

I felt as if Michael Jordan was Basketball's leading actor, the protagonist that always found a way to deliver a happy ending for the fans, regardless of what side you cheered for. He and Phil Jackson were the dream weavers of the NBA. Phil would send out a play and Michael would make it come to life in such a way that would make you want to stop, rewind and take part in the magic once more.

Long live Michael Jordan!

"1"

This.  I don't think I've watched 2 complete NBA games since his retirement, so I'll be one of the few, who will miss all of King James' career  .    

[arce1988]

  Check Mate. Army of one wins.

[Pray_4_War]

  I will always love Magic

Game 6, 1980 NBA Finals.  20 year old rookie Magic Johnson.

42 points
15 rebounds
 7 assists

No Kareem.  Beats Dr J for the title and wins the Finals MVP.

[BDsauce]

Game 6, 1980 NBA Finals.  20 year old rookie Magic Johnson.

42 points
15 rebounds
 7 assists

No Kareem.  Beats Dr J for the title and wins the Finals MVP.

lol Wilks 37 points and 10 rebounds...Magic had help, he didn't do it by himself. Most overrated performance in playoff history.

[arce1988]

  I still pick Magic Over kobe



  both five rings but Magic could play every spot

[Viking11]

  I still pick Magic Over kobe



  both five rings but Magic could play every spot

And make everyone around him better...

[arce1988]

 yep   and make every one gel


 not lay bricks past heaven

[arce1988]

  Where is Nails?

[Pray_4_War]

He isn't close, most players with elite skills can go on memorable scoring streaks in the regular season, it's the playoffs when the defence tightens up and the pressure goes up that it really counts.Remember all those memorable Jordan moments from the playoffs?I do.Remember all those memorable Kobe moments?I don't.Kobe is lucky to have walked onto the richest team in basketball that surrounded him with big man talent through most of his playing career.

Kobe is very close to Jordan in talent and skill.  Their career paths are very different.  A lot of variables, timing, teammates, opponents.  

Jordan had all those NBA Finals signature moments against mediocre teams.  Jordan's teams NEVER played teams in the finals as good as the 2004 Pistons, or the 2008 and 2010 Celtics.  He had Seattle, Utah twice, Portland, Phoenix.  lol.  Even the 91 Lakers had no Pat Riley, no Kareem, no Michael Cooper, also James Worthy and Byron Scott both had leg injuries and weren't 100%.  It was basically Magic and Vlade Divac.    Basically when the Lakers, Celtics and Pistons dynasties all got old the Bulls finally started to win.  lol.

If Kobe's teams played against Jordan's finals opponents he would probably have 7 rings and be the GOAT.

[Pray_4_War]

lol Wilks 37 points and 10 rebounds...Magic had help, he didn't do it by himself. Most overrated performance in playoff history.

Nonsense.  As good as Wilkes was he wasn't player that could get his own shot.  Magic and Norm Nixon initiated the offense and he shot jumpers and finished on the fast break.  You can't downplay the fact that Kareem was out.  He was the league MVP that year.

[Parker]

Kobe is very close to Jordan in talent and skill.  Their career paths are very different.  A lot of variables, timing, teammates, opponents.  

Jordan had all those NBA Finals signature moments against mediocre teams.  Jordan's teams NEVER played teams in the finals as good as the 2004 Pistons, or the 2008 and 2010 Celtics.  He had Seattle, Utah twice, Portland, Phoenix.  lol.  Even the 91 Lakers had no Pat Riley, no Kareem, no Michael Cooper, also James Worthy and Byron Scott both had leg injuries and weren't 100%.  It was basically Magic and Vlade Divac.    Basically when the Lakers, Celtics and Pistons dynasties all got old the Bulls finally started to win.  lol.

If Kobe's teams played against Jordan's finals opponents he would probably have 7 rings and be the GOAT.

I doubt it...what happens when Kobe starts throwing up bricks---he keeps doing it until he hits.
Jordan was good on the boards, blocks, and steals. If he didn't have his stroke, he was patient. Kobe is impatient.
I think Kobe would have been schooled. His maturity level throughout his own career has been lacking.

[BDsauce]

Nonsense.  As good as Wilkes was he wasn't player that could get his own shot.  Magic and Norm Nixon initiated the offense and he shot jumpers and finished on the fast break.  You can't downplay the fact that Kareem was out.  He was the league MVP that year.

Wilks played just as good as Magic that night. Perception was Magic dominated by himself, which was untrue.

[arce1988]

  Parker just beat the hell out of the truth

[Mr Nobody]

One on one Jordan would beat the piss out of Kobe if at the same age.

[Pray_4_War]

I doubt it...what happens when Kobe starts throwing up bricks---he keeps doing it until he hits.
Jordan was good on the boards, blocks, and steals. If he didn't have his stroke, he was patient. Kobe is impatient.
I think Kobe would have been schooled. His maturity level throughout his own career has been lacking.

A young Kobe gave Jordan all he could handle when they played against each other.  Even though Jordan is "better", there aren't too many players in history that are as skilled and accomplished as Kobe Bryant.  That fact get lost because everyone is so preoccupied with comparing him to MJ.   

[BDsauce]

Only thing Kobe is better than Mike is shooting 3s. Rest Mike owns him...but yes Kobe is great, crazy streaky shooter.

[Pray_4_War]

Only thing Kobe is better than Mike is shooting 3s. Rest Mike owns him...but yes Kobe is great, crazy streaky shooter.

Kobe once hit 12 threes in one NBA game including 9 in a row.

[arce1988]

  Jordan > kobe

[arce1988]

Donyell Marshall did it too

[BDsauce]

Kobe once hit 12 threes in one NBA game including 9 in a row.

His best game was the 62 points in 3 quarters against Dallas, out scored them too. The 81 point game was forced, jacking up shots against a terrible team.