Kobe had no more athleticism than Devin Booker

[Jahbarri]

vince was a better athlete than Kobe stop playing

Since when LMFAO?

 

[Jahbarri]

Just stop. Kobe had better movement but Vince is vastly the better athlete. If someone can jump higher than you and faster than you than they’re the better athlete.

Vince couldn’t jump higher nor was he faster

 

[Whips-n-Chains]

I could name at least 10 SG/Guards in today’s game as athletic or more than Kobe easy like Jalen Brown for example

but maybe 1-2 guards on Jordan level Zach Lavine being one

Kobe wasn’t a freak athlete. He’s elite athlete but generally most nba players are

I honestly don’t think there are 10 SG/G today that are in prime Kobe’s level of athleticism but I’d like to see your list.

 

[fifth column]

Vince couldn’t jump higher nor was he faster

Vince could definitely jump higher but that’s about it.

 

[MoneyTron]

Watch the Kobe Vs Ray Allen dunk contest and compare to any other dunk contest. Dude was a good athlete, but he wasn't doing anything any Zack Lavine, Gerald Green, Jason Richardson tier dunkers couldn't outperform.

Dunks aren't the only measure of athleticism. Kobe was quicker laterally and had better body control than any of the players you mentioned.

 

[Luke Cage]

Dunks aren't the only measure of athleticism. Kobe was quicker laterally and had better body control than any of the players you mentioned.

No he didn't.

 

[livindajetlife]

@UpAndComing thought he could get away with saying Booker and Kobe were the same athlete. This is what happens when you don't know shyt about the game and try to get slick with it.

 

[MoneyTron]

No he didn't.

Yes, he did which is why he was better on defense than all of those guys and is why he was able to score in ways those guys could not, especially from the perimeter. Vince was bigger and more explosive, but he wasn't quicker either on first step or on defense.

 

[TOAD99]

Man this was a stupid ass thread

Booker is nowhere near Kobe’s athleticism

maybe old Kobe in his last season

 

[Luke Cage]

Yes, he did which is why he was better on defense than all of those guys and is why he was able to score in ways those guys could not, especially from the perimeter. Vince was bigger and more explosive, but he wasn't quicker either on first step or on defense.

Shane Battier was better on defense than all those guys too, doesn't mean had a quicker first step or more athleticism. show evidence of this incredible speed these other guys lacked.

 

[MoneyTron]

Shane Battier was better on defense than all those guys too, doesn't mean had a quicker first step or more athleticism.

Great, but I'm telling you one reason why Kobe was better than those guys on defense, not Shane Battier.

 

[2Quik4UHoes]

Soon as Kobe’s name is brought up all logic gets thrown out the window.

 

[L@CaT]

To me Jordan and Kobe athletically are the similar, but what separated them is size and strength. Jordan was a bigger and stronger player which allowed him to bully pretty much any player that went against him.

Kobe lacked the size and strength of Jordan so couldn’t consistently bully and back down players with ease, which made him a less dominant player in comparison.

 

[Luke Cage]

Great, but I'm telling you one reason why Kobe was better than those guys on defense, not Shane Battier.

Show me how Kobe has more athleticism and explosiveness than somebody like Zion or Westbrook. shyt Aaron Gordon >>>> All three i'd would say are clearly lesser defenders too. still more explosive by far

 

[MoneyTron]

Show me how Kobe has more athleticism and explosiveness than somebody like Zion or Westbrook. shyt Aaron Gordon >>>> All three i'd would say are clearly lesser defenders too. still more explosive by far

I already said Vince was more explosive than Kobe. And I already said explosiveness isn't the only measure of athleticism. What don't you understand?