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Re: Would you like Kobe Bryant if he were a Celtic?
« Reply #30 on: March 16, 2011, 11:39:57 AM »

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no
i hate his attitude, if something doesn't go his way he's jelly bean jr
he doesn't appear to be a good teammate and regularly clashes with coaches

yes he's a great player, i would dislike him if he played for minny
I greatly respected the 80's lakers and would welcome nearly the whole team in green (except byron scott and kareem)
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Re: Would you like Kobe Bryant if he were a Celtic?
« Reply #31 on: March 16, 2011, 11:44:31 AM »

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Quote from: footey on March 16, 2011, 11:11:18 AM
Yes. Other than Larry Bird and Michael Jordan, the NBA has never had as fierce a competitor as Kobe. Just a fact.

Um, regarding those facts...



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Re: Would you like Kobe Bryant if he were a Celtic?
« Reply #32 on: March 16, 2011, 11:45:58 AM »

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Yes.

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Re: Would you like Kobe Bryant if he were a Celtic?
« Reply #33 on: March 16, 2011, 11:51:45 AM »

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Yes, probably. The guy is 32 years old (younger than Ray Allen, Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Shaquille O'Neal) and he already has 5 rings. I don't know how many banners he would have hoisted if he weren't paired up with Shaq early in his NBA career, but the fact remains that he is a proven winner and a clutch performer.

I think some of the comparisons between Bryant and Jordan can be misleading considering the fact that Jordan revolutionized the SG position with his offensive capabilities & athleticism to the point where SG's today are still influenced by his play-style.

In today's game, most NBA teams have multiple (or at least more) scoring options to chose from on offense, which might make it unnecessary for a SG to be the number 1 scoring option the majority of the time if they weren't shooting a high field goal percentage (compared to the league average).
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Re: Would you like Kobe Bryant if he were a Celtic?
« Reply #34 on: March 16, 2011, 11:53:17 AM »

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he doesn't appear to be a good teammate and regularly clashes with coaches

The ultimate straw man argument.

How does a bad teammate who regularly clashes with coaches win that many championships?  How does a bad teammate who regularly clashes with coaches win championships with two completely constructed rosters?

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Re: Would you like Kobe Bryant if he were a Celtic?
« Reply #35 on: March 16, 2011, 11:59:51 AM »

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Quote from: Finkelskyhook on March 16, 2011, 11:53:17 AM
he doesn't appear to be a good teammate and regularly clashes with coaches

The ultimate straw man argument.

How does a bad teammate who regularly clashes with coaches win that many championships?  How does a bad teammate who regularly clashes with coaches win championships with two completely constructed rosters?


winning championships is a team thing, don't deny he's a great player
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Re: Would you like Kobe Bryant if he were a Celtic?
« Reply #36 on: March 16, 2011, 12:09:43 PM »

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Quote from: 2short on March 16, 2011, 11:59:51 AM
Quote from: Finkelskyhook on March 16, 2011, 11:53:17 AM
he doesn't appear to be a good teammate and regularly clashes with coaches

The ultimate straw man argument.

How does a bad teammate who regularly clashes with coaches win that many championships?  How does a bad teammate who regularly clashes with coaches win championships with two completely constructed rosters?


winning championships is a team thing, don't deny he's a great player

If your best player is a lousy teammate, you don't win a championship.  Let alone 5
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Re: Would you like Kobe Bryant if he were a Celtic?
« Reply #37 on: March 16, 2011, 12:18:31 PM »

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Simple answer, Yes. Anyone who brings championships and wins to Boston the fans will love.

Longer answer: I think it'd be like Rondo... We love him but we're frustrated by him at the same time. He makes spectacular plays sometimes but then takes shots that I cringe at after. And Rondo hasn't exactly seen eye to eye with the coaching staff. Rondo's just not as good as Kobe to have the authority/guts to do what Kobe does to his team/coach.
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Re: Would you like Kobe Bryant if he were a Celtic?
« Reply #38 on: March 16, 2011, 12:52:00 PM »

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I root for the C's and have yet to think that I know any player well enough that I would root against him based on who he is as a person. 

But, the question is would I 'like' him -- and I guess that is a tough question to answer.  We THINK we know these players, but in truth we may not 'like' any of them if we really got to know them.  I am sure many are arrogant and obnoxious. And there are probably some that we think we wouldn't like, but actually would.   

But I'd root for the C's regardless of the name on the back of the Jersey -- unless I had personal knowledge and personal experiences to lead me otherwise.
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Re: Would you like Kobe Bryant if he were a Celtic?
« Reply #39 on: March 16, 2011, 01:08:19 PM »

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Probably if he started out as a Celtic, maybe if he suddenly puts on a Celtics jersey. I'm pretty sure if KG played for another team, we wouldn't like him very much either.
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Re: Would you like Kobe Bryant if he were a Celtic?
« Reply #40 on: March 16, 2011, 01:24:43 PM »

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Yes...  I am a CELTICS fan.  If Kobe wore green I'd embrace him as one of us...
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Re: Would you like Kobe Bryant if he were a Celtic?
« Reply #41 on: March 16, 2011, 01:34:59 PM »

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I love to say no...

but I'd be lying.
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Re: Would you like Kobe Bryant if he were a Celtic?
« Reply #42 on: March 16, 2011, 02:05:54 PM »

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I'm a die hard Celtics fan but I have to say, I wouldn't like Kobe if he came to the Celtics now.  The hate is just too deep seated.  Same goes for LeBron. 
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Re: Would you like Kobe Bryant if he were a Celtic?
« Reply #43 on: March 16, 2011, 02:11:23 PM »

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I support all players that wear green no matter what. I don't get emotionally tied to individual players (except for Pierce). Couldn't care less what the player did outside of the arena as long as he produces on the court. I understand I'm probably in the minority with that, but that's how I feel.
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Re: Would you like Kobe Bryant if he were a Celtic?
« Reply #44 on: March 16, 2011, 02:13:29 PM »

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I would turn anorexic if Kobe were to be a Celtic...I wouldn't stop throwing up...but I wouldn't talk bad about him while he wore green.
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