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What’s the argument for Duncan
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Question when evaluating players who played with other all time greats why is it Bean that always gets a demerit when clearly his play on the floor more than warrants his own credit. It isn't done for Magic even know he played with Kareem, Bron even though he played with Wade, Kyrie, AD or Wardell & KD when they played with each other.
You say it's illogical to compare what Bean and Duncan did b/c he had Shaq, yet when evidence is presented particularly to say hey he did perform as the #1 guy from 2001 on it's well yea that doesn't count?
Just cause Duncan didn't have Shaq doesn't mean you can summarily dismiss what Bean did vs him on the court. Especially when he outperformed Shaq and Duncan as well pretty much in every series.
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gave you the head to head stats. That's just one example of many. Agree to disagree if you think Duncan is the Player of the Decade over Kobe from 00-10. I just think most people and certainly most GM's would disagree with you
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Bron definitely gets knocked for playing with Bosh/Wade.
Kareem wasn't KAREEM when Magic was the leader of the LAL.
KD definitely gets it daily for playing with Steph.
This idea of Kobe being the only person that gets his accomplishments reevaluated because of his days playing with Shaq is nonsense.
Surprised you would even attempt that move man.
Kareem wasn't KAREEM when Magic was the leader of the LAL.
KD definitely gets it daily for playing with Steph.
This idea of Kobe being the only person that gets his accomplishments reevaluated because of his days playing with Shaq is nonsense.
Surprised you would even attempt that move man.
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When it comes to the eye test, even more Kobe > Duncan.
Duncan got about 3 main moves or go to shots on offense. Kobe got too many to count.
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Agree to disagree if you think Duncan is the Player of the Decade over Kobe from 00-10. I just think most people and certainly most GM's would disagree with you
Kobe is loved. I agree that most people would also call him the player of that decade.
Whether GMs would agree is a different story.
As I mentioned, you could just go back and refer to the GM surveys of that era. They exist. No need to play the guessing game.
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Kobe is a much more dynamic player.
What he does would catch the eye over Duncan.
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It's not about whose game looks prettier or more flashy. It's about who got more individual and team leadership skills on the court that translated to so much championship success in a decade that it made that star stand heads above his competition.
Duncan got about 3 moves or go to shots on offense. Kobe got too many to count. As we all know, Bryant got just about as many moves as Jordan ntm he bit some of Hakeem's moves as well.
Duncan got the low post turnaround or face up bank shot, the jump hook in the lane, and the drop step. Kobe got all that and then some. And he can beat you with his left hand lol. Bottom line is Kobe is greater than Tim overall.
It ain't about how each player catches the eye of the beholder, it's about how many more weapons Kobe got than Timmy thus making him the better overall player during the prime of their careers (00-10).
Again, per the eye test, if you watchin' you know.
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We're talking about 2 ppl as an era though.
Bron ain't getting knocked as best of the 2010s post+ cause of all the elite talent he played with. Neither is Steph cause he played with KD they get their due. I mean ppl were in here no brainier saying the modern era is Bron-Steph.
The domination that the Lakers had over the Spurs in the 2000s isn't disputable. Neither is Bean's performances. You can try and twist it however you want. There's yet to be an argument saying why Tim should be over him.
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Kobe's footwork is some of the best we've ever seen.
EYE wouldn't question him vs. TD in that department.
So yes, he passes THAT eye test.
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If he can be average defensively he will be a stud. His offense is ahead of the game. Fun season ahead of us
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Duncan >
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Kobe and Duncan are both all time great players and I feel blessed I got to see the entire careers of each.
Thank you for your consideration.
Thank you for your consideration.
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Bron isn't getting questioned because he is clear cut above the second best player of that era
Steph doesn't get the KD slander because he won before And after KD. KD MAD the move to GSW, Steph didn't go to him.
However, Both players benefitted from playing with high level all-timers.
My only issue with using head to head numbers with Kobe vs TD is it ignores it wasn't JUST Kobe vs. TD. I just found Using THAT as being illogical.
I think that is a fair criticism of using head to head with THOSE 2.
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Saw this pop and and thought about our convo from yesterday. This dude is a non factor in the NBA and would absolutely cook you. Like
BIG LEEMELONE
said, NBA players can’t guard NBA players one on one and we talking about civilians.
BIG LEEMELONE
said, NBA players can’t guard NBA players one on one and we talking about civilians. 
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Garza could probably get buckets regularly on most NBA bigs. Including the stars. He’s just unplayable from a team defense perspective.
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You say this (which is a glowing endorsement for TD btw...) and then go on to talk about Kobe's bag at length
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They're ill prepared but you are one to talk. Kobe and Duncan are comparable at least. Wasn't an asinine take like Pau being finals MVP.
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We still giving andre igoudala buckets or nah?
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