Why do we keep comparing a 6-6 shooting guard with a 6-8 small forward?

LurkMoar

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I feel like its kinda pointless to compare players who are built differently and essentially have different ways of playing the game don't you think? :ld:




Lets look at the facts here.
Point guard/ shooting guard
better handles
Kobe is the better scorer and has a prettier jumpshot
Great facilitator when he wants to be :troll:
postgame
Great defense but cannot guard bigger post players because of size difference

Small forward/power forward/ point forward
Bron is bigger and stronger and a great finisher
Can guard all 5 positions with a good measure of success( don't get it twisted tho he's not guarding true 7 footers like hibbert 1 on1 and locking them down:aicmon:)
Amazing facilitator with the ability to find the open man when he's doubled
post game but not as developed as it can be




They two very different players playing two different positions with two different types of mentality when it comes to the game of basketball.


I see no reason to compare them :troll:
 

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:mindblown: Oh shyt never thought about the size difference or their different playing styles. That settles it this debate can finally be put to rest:comeon:

Comparisons should be how effectively both sides do what they do best. That's how most people can say Jordan is better than a wilt, Russell, Kareem etc arguments aren't as fun comparing the same all the time.
 

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I never compare a shooting guard with a small forward.
I'll compare players of the same position or coaches against coaches.
 

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Dunno because its universally recognised as fact that Kobe is better than Lebron.
 

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Kobe is 6'5 breh

He's actually 6'4 and some change and Bron is a little over 6'7 (he might have grown since that is based on pre-draft measurements).

Mike wasn't comparable to Magic or Bird in any way but that didn't stop the comparisons. The media and simple fans/stans thrive off of rivalries and in their minds having a player A vs. player B debate is far more important and interesting than accurate analysis.
 

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Dunno because its universally recognised as fact that Kobe is better than Lebron.

So recognized that Kobe's fans doesnt believe it, thus bumrushing him into every thread even with him being eliminated long ago.
 
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