Kobe said after the game that Chris Paul & Derrick Rose are the only other players in the league with the same competitive edge that he has
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Since I don't wanna get SHOULDABEENAFANPOST'ed, I'll editorialize here
Personally, I think all this talk about “most competitive player” is complete bullshit. I mean, how do we know that Luke Ridnour isn’t insanely competitive and hasn’t killed someone because they beat him in Scrabble?
But whatever, it’s still a backdoor dig at Lebron, and a complement to Derrick, so I will love hearing it, nonetheless.
Sadly, my self worth is almost entirely based upon the outcome of the previous night's Bulls game.
I agree
Another example: I bet Rajon Rondo’s insanely competitive too. It just so happens that he’s terrible at playing basketball.
Pat Riley is the devil.
by Poloplaya14 on Jan 15, 2012 2:17 AM CST up reply actions 12 recs
lol, right
The Clippers guys were harping on the whole “competitive” thing during the game too, and I found it very annoying then also. I mean, I’m sure Kobe and these guys are all competitive as hell, but more importantly, they’re fucking awesome, so that kinda helps.
Sadly, my self worth is almost entirely based upon the outcome of the previous night's Bulls game.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 15, 2012 2:23 AM CST up reply actions
so maybe Kobe was saying
Fuck Rondo
by JustAnotherFan on Jan 15, 2012 11:18 AM CST up reply actions 3 recs
Fuck Rondo.
"It’d be ridiculous to hate someone for simply what they say in a sports blog. But I greatly dislike every syllable of your angst-filled, smarmy, nondescript, half-assed, elitist-garbage responses." –Rogerspark Kris
agreed. for instance, not to bring up another luminary from the 06' sonics, but i bet nick collison
is a hugely competitive guy. i think this because every time i watch him play i think to myself, “that guy’s a real asshole” even though hes playing by the rules and isnt showing up his opponents. but he runs around like a maniac, tries to kill people when he sets picks and fouls hard around the basket. im sure losing absolutely kills him, its just nobody except his mom cares.
"We would look at each other with a glint of recognition and one of us would say, 'So you worry about ASIK, too,' as if admitting a secret vice. Then we would share our crazy ideas-- because all ideas about ASIK that are not immediately wrong turn out to be crazy."
by TheMoon on Jan 15, 2012 3:23 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Could example
And actually now that I think about it, I think Rondo and Collison are pretty analogous players. Neither one knows how to make a basket, but they both do the “little things” as well as anybody else at their positions. The difference is that Rondo gets hyped up by the media as one of the top PGs in the league while you could probably watch ESPN for months without hearing Nick Collison;s name brought up.
Pat Riley is the devil.
kindof a fuck you to dirk too, right?
"We would look at each other with a glint of recognition and one of us would say, 'So you worry about ASIK, too,' as if admitting a secret vice. Then we would share our crazy ideas-- because all ideas about ASIK that are not immediately wrong turn out to be crazy."
Dirk these past few years
Has been awesome in the clutch
"Violence is not always the answer."
"Violence is the question, and the answers always YES!"
In the end, that's really nice
Kobe is not to say good things about anyone that is not on his team. And he is having a terrific year: 32 ppg at 33yo is awesome even if it’s just for a few games
by JustAnotherFan on Jan 15, 2012 11:20 AM CST up reply actions
He still takes the worst shots in the league
by Option27 on Jan 15, 2012 2:05 PM CST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah, there's no doubt he's a lot better this year than I expected he would be
but he completely hijacked that team last night. It was ridiculous, they weren’t even trying to run any sets, or get Bynum/Gasol the ball.
Sadly, my self worth is almost entirely based upon the outcome of the previous night's Bulls game.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 15, 2012 2:14 PM CST up reply actions
It's just not good basketball wasting a front court that talented
by Option27 on Jan 15, 2012 2:25 PM CST via mobile up reply actions 4 recs
they were not playing well, and mike brown is the coach.
"We would look at each other with a glint of recognition and one of us would say, 'So you worry about ASIK, too,' as if admitting a secret vice. Then we would share our crazy ideas-- because all ideas about ASIK that are not immediately wrong turn out to be crazy."
haha
"We would look at each other with a glint of recognition and one of us would say, 'So you worry about ASIK, too,' as if admitting a secret vice. Then we would share our crazy ideas-- because all ideas about ASIK that are not immediately wrong turn out to be crazy."
Sometimes the knock on an otherwise great player
is lack of competitiveness.
Exhibit 1 : Rudy Gay.
That guy just does not maximize his talent. Certainly coming out of college that was the book on him.
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It's still true
You’ll see first hand today.
I was thinking the exact same thing during their national televised game vs. the Knicks the other night. He’s an awesome athlete, but a lot of times he just looks like he’s walking around, not hustling, not looking to rebound unless it’s a play that takes little effort.
You know who's real fucking competitive? This motherfucker:
I'm getting too old for this shit...
by Judge Mental on Jan 15, 2012 6:44 AM CST reply actions 5 recs
fuck NC
And semi-unrelated. Sean May is a fat ass POS.
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by SidM on Jan 15, 2012 7:58 AM CST up reply actions 2 recs
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i think the statement is just kinda...
…a back hand slap to the heat trio.
not undeserved
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by paddyfairview on Jan 15, 2012 10:04 AM CST up reply actions
CP3?
Well, yeah I guess he does lol
"Violence is not always the answer."
"Violence is the question, and the answers always YES!"
Is that a shot at Dwight too?
Is Kobe trying to say something about Dwight to LA?
by JustAnotherFan on Jan 15, 2012 11:21 AM CST reply actions
It's probably a shot at John Lucas III
"I guess I can’t do anything if you’re just irrational, but to point it out and move on."
- fundamentallysound
Jeff Foster is awfully competitive, too.
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by ColonelFatheart on Jan 15, 2012 11:48 AM CST via mobile reply actions
if there's a player i hate nearly as much as rondo, it's jeff foster
Now Tayne I can get into.
by sweetneyisfat on Jan 15, 2012 11:51 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I love how he said this.
I know y’all are nitpicking the shit outta what Kobe said, but basically, he’s saying that of all the stars out there, he, CP3 and DRose are the baddest, filthiest competitors out there. From Kobe, that means a lot.
by dakoose on Jan 15, 2012 1:12 PM CST reply actions 6 recs
I wasn't nitpicking what Kobe said, just the idea that there's 2 or 3 guys that are way more competitive than others
I don’t doubt that they’re incredibly competitive, but I think the only reason they’re noted for it is because they’re great players. For example, Tyrus Thomas always seemed incredibly competitive, but it manifested itself as stupid mistakes, and bad shots
Sadly, my self worth is almost entirely based upon the outcome of the previous night's Bulls game.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 15, 2012 2:20 PM CST up reply actions
If Tyrus was as competitive as Kobe or DRose,
he wouldn’t have made half the mistakes he did. Competitiveness manifests itself in preparation and practice, not just on court performance. If Tyrus were like them, he’d have a knock down jumper, a better body and better discipline. Being competitive in the 48 minutes of a game is not much of u don’t have the drive to improve outside the arena.
by dakoose on Jan 15, 2012 2:33 PM CST up reply actions 10 recs
I completely disagree
Imo, being competitive, and having the ability to channel that competitive nature into positive results on the floor are two entirely different things. Maybe Rose is more “disciplined” or “driven” than Thomas, but that doesn’t mean he’s more competitive.
And maybe Tyrus is a bad example, anyway. What about someone like say, Shane Battier? By all accounts he’s one of the hardest working guys in the league. He seems incredibly competitive as well. So why is he not included on Kobe’s list (or whomever’s list) as “most competitive”? (hint: he’s not good enough)
Sadly, my self worth is almost entirely based upon the outcome of the previous night's Bulls game.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 15, 2012 2:56 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
I'm not seeing this....
being competitive, and having the ability to channel that competitive nature into positive results on the floor are two entirely different things.
That’s like saying that someone is a skilled cook but isn’t able to produce anything that taste’s good. If you’re only competitive on the floor, than you don’t have the competitive edge that Kobe, CP3 and DRose do, as their drive goes beyond the on-floor game. I’d go and say that DRose and Kobe have a better drive than CP3, as they’re in far better shape than CP3 is and I generally equate poor body/conditioning with a certain level of laziness. CP3 is certainly a bad MF’er, but his shape and conditioning have always struck me as less than desirable.
by dakoose on Jan 16, 2012 8:47 AM CST up reply actions 2 recs
My 2 cents...I'm with dakoose on this one...
I’m with dakoose on this one…
I believe competitive drive also encompasses the need to do WHATEVER IS NECESSARY to make your team a winner.
DRose and CP3 do that. Tyrus, Gay, et.al. do not.
THAT is the distinction Kobe appears to make here. If DRose or CP3 had to score 1 point and make 1 assist per game but were guaranteed a win, I think they would do it.
Both have been chided for various ‘inefficiencies’ in their game ( too many shots/3 point heaves, failure to take more shots, respecively) that may make their individual stats take a hit, but they don’t seem to care, unlike most players…
...no flies on me.
by Envy on Jan 17, 2012 12:04 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I agree
Part of what’s so weird about this statement tho is how it’s an F.U. at a lot of people, Heat 3some included. Also Dwight Howard.
But you know who has to be seething inside when he reads this shit? Kevin Garnett. Don’t you think he wants to rip someone’s head off every time people consider him an after thought? I love it.
"It’d be ridiculous to hate someone for simply what they say in a sports blog. But I greatly dislike every syllable of your angst-filled, smarmy, nondescript, half-assed, elitist-garbage responses." –Rogerspark Kris
I forgot about KG.
He’s right there with those guys. He’s not the Big Ticket anymore, but in his prime….wow.
kobe recruiting derrick to carry on his laker legacy
Should've traded for Melo.
by sin on Jan 15, 2012 1:26 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
but but...The knicks! championship! Melo MVP!!!
"Violence is not always the answer."
"Violence is the question, and the answers always YES!"
You need to figure it out...
The Knicks got worse when they traded for Melo, and are possibly even worse this year.
THEO!
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jan 15, 2012 3:08 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
honestly, that team the knicks had was nasty
they would have been playing the miami heat in the semi-conf finals and prob give those a BIG run for their money.
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I think its the former, which is a bit
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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Jan 16, 2012 9:49 AM CST up reply actions
As much as I hate Kobe
I respect the respect that he give Rose and Paul here. But I can’t ever give Kobe too much credit so I’ll end this this way I should.
Fuck Kobe.
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by macjack09 on Jan 15, 2012 3:47 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
I wonder how much of this is based on Kobe's knowledge
of what people did this off-season.
I mean, aren’t Derrick’s workouts in LA?
"It’d be ridiculous to hate someone for simply what they say in a sports blog. But I greatly dislike every syllable of your angst-filled, smarmy, nondescript, half-assed, elitist-garbage responses." –Rogerspark Kris
Nt relevant
Kobe was in Germany blood doping his knee
After being crowned the best in the league, he’s ready to be the best at his position
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Also known as 'bloping' his knee.
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by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Jan 18, 2012 2:17 AM CST up reply actions
wasnt there some article or interview
where rose or kobe basically mentioned that rose had been asking kobe for tips on how to work in the post and stuff from their time in the philipines?
i mean maybe rose asked a lot more than was told and thats where kobe gets his respect for rose from
Should've traded for Melo.
I'm sure he's just talking about elite players
He’s clearly not talking about Jeff Foster. “Competitive edge” could mean any number of things or a combination including skill, execution in the clutch, desire, preparation, etc.
Pretty huge compliment coming from that guy.
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