magicbalala245 Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 (edited) I got this idea off Fox Sports as they had a poll asking Kobe has the ball taking the last shot for the win who do you want guarding Kobe at that moment at that time. So I'll make a poll and you guys vote. The choices I put are the ones that Fox Sports let you only chose except I put OTHER. If you choose Other state who and why. Here is the article and poll http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/9928972/These-guys-put-some-D-in-the-NBA Edited August 13, 2009 by magicbalala245 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueDevil Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 I think this ones a no brainer, Shane Battier, no question. His nicknames the Kobe stopper after all. He is the best perimeter defender in the league, and he has amazing instincts. Kobe is about the same height too, so it wouldnt be like kobe could shoot over him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Regime Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 The best perimeter defender in the game, Shane Battier. He does a great job contesting shots, and even though Kobe would get his shot up Battier would probably do the best job making it tough on him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Goods Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 Shane Battier, he has a great method in which he places his hand in front of Kobe's face and that always seems to distract Kobe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guru Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 Easily Shane Battier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 Ruben Patterson so we would win the game.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Built Ford Tough Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 Ruben Patterson so we would win the game.. Dammit, you beat me to it. I was just about to post this lol. http://news.bbc.co.uk/media/images/39873000/jpg/_39873911_patterson.jpg THE Kobe Stopper, Ruben Patterson!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 Uh...Battier. Is this really a poll? Come on now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastCoastNiner Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 For one possession, I'd take LeBron James. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted August 14, 2009 Owner Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 For the last shot, Shane Battier. He's not the best perimeter defender in the NBA, though. He's an excellent help defender, and he contests shots very, very well...but defending quick, slashing guards? Not his cup of tea. Now, if Kobe was going to take it to the rim, that's different. I take Tayshaun Prince. But knowing Bryant, he's going to hesitate a bit, gain some room, then pull up for a jumper...so your answer is Battier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastCoastNiner Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 For the last shot, Shane Battier. He's not the best perimeter defender in the NBA, though. He's an excellent help defender, and he contests shots very, very well...but defending quick, slashing guards? Not his cup of tea. Now, if Kobe was going to take it to the rim, that's different. I take Tayshaun Prince. But knowing Bryant, he's going to hesitate a bit, gain some room, then pull up for a jumper...so your answer is Battier. And, LeBron James is athletic as you can get, and he wouldn't be a poor choice at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revis Island Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Luke Walton, Kobe will laugh so hard that he's guarding him that he'll miss it in the end... But I voted Shane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted August 14, 2009 Owner Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 And, LeBron James is athletic as you can get, and he wouldn't be a poor choice at all.Probably not at all, but I've also seen what Kobe does when LeBron plays him one-on-one, so I'm going to pick a defensive specialist over James. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YugoRocketsFan Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Morris Peterson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erick Blasco Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 I think this ones a no brainer, Shane Battier, no question. His nicknames the Kobe stopper after all. He is the best perimeter defender in the league, and he has amazing instincts. Kobe is about the same height too, so it wouldnt be like kobe could shoot over him. Has anyone actually nicknamed him the Kobe stopper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted August 14, 2009 Owner Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Has anyone actually nicknamed him the Kobe stopper?Probably not, because Bryant has already dropped 50 on him, I believe. Plus, anyone dubbed "The Kobe Stopper" usually gets their asses handed to them pretty badly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNextBestThing Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 For the last shot, Shane Battier. He's not the best perimeter defender in the NBA, though. He's an excellent help defender, and he contests shots very, very well...but defending quick, slashing guards? Not his cup of tea. Now, if Kobe was going to take it to the rim, that's different. I take Tayshaun Prince. But knowing Bryant, he's going to hesitate a bit, gain some room, then pull up for a jumper...so your answer is Battier. I hate you. I was going to pull Tayshaun Prince out of nowhere, and you ruin it. Anyway. Prince has always bothered Kobe with his height and length. He gives up strength, sure, but Kobe doesn't really rely on powering through opponents. Yes, I would be fearing the hesitation move to set up the jumper. But Prince would not at all be bad for discouraging that. Plus, like you said, he's a clear choice for stopping the drive. There is no "right" answer to stopping Kobe from scoring. But I am shocked at the "This is easy" people. Is Prince really that much of a pushover compared to Battier? To anybody? He's my pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 I think this ones a no brainer, Shane Battier, no question. His nicknames the Kobe stopper after all. He is the best perimeter defender in the league, and he has amazing instincts. Kobe is about the same height too, so it wouldnt be like kobe could shoot over him. News to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren2ThaG Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 http://www.chron.com/photos/2009/05/04/16526776/260xStory.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted August 14, 2009 Owner Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Well, it's probably easy because it's a clear-cut decision for Kobe to take the shot, instead of the drive, and Battier is easily the best at defending the shot. There hasn't been anyone else in the league since Scottie Pippen to defend a jumper as good as Battier. "Face-guarding" is illegal in college basketball and in high school basketball (I believe), but in the NBA, it's legal if the player has the ball...and nobody does that better than Shane, and I'm almost willing to say that he's probably the best face-guarding defensive player of all-time. It's just that there are many other ways of defending a shot, also...such as moving your hand past a player's side of their head, near their ears. It'll throw their shot off. Just a tip for you kids out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
His Greatness Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 I would pick LeBron because he nullifies Kobe's referee advantage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multi-Billionaire Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 I would be a little bit different and take a second year Courtney Lee. That kid is unbelievable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Artesticle Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Dahntay Jones, of the Indiana Pacers (formerly a Nugget) who supposedly is the next Bruce Bowen and can lock him down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted August 14, 2009 Owner Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Dahntay Jones, of the Indiana Pacers (formerly a Nugget) who supposedly is the next Bruce Bowen and can lock him down.LOL. He'd put Kobe at the line for a three-point play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
His Greatness Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Dahntay Jones, of the Indiana Pacers (formerly a Nugget) who supposedly is the next Bruce Bowen and can lock him down.He's got the tripping part down. My God, I'm going to miss Bowen. I don't care, I loved watching him play defense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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