YugoRocketsFan Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Dont know if Laker fans have noticed but Kobe's athleticism is nearly gone, he isnt as athletic as he was 2 years ago, when he could dunk, do tons of different acrobatic layups, he has pretty much used his pick and pop jumper (which would keep him in the league for a looooong time), anyone else notice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren2ThaG Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Yeah I noticed, also noticed he doesn't make 3's anymore. Dunno why sum1 would take that out of their game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted November 11, 2009 Owner Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Many superstars don't change their game throughout their career. I'm thankful Kobe is able to go into the post and still get 30, draw doubles and still be that dangerous player. Hate to say the name again, but it's the same thing Jordan did after the first three-peat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LA ALL DAY Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 im tryna watch my boy kobe play till hes 50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lkr Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Even last year you could notice it because he's played so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Kobe's athleticism has waned over the past two years. Splitting the double used to be a staple and now it's rare for him. So far he's adjusted well with the post work, but once Gasol and Bynum are both back we'll be seeing less of Bryant inside. He'll need to go back to creating off the dribble and hitting pullup jumpers, something that's also been missing so far this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YugoRocketsFan Posted November 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 (edited) Kobe's athleticism has waned over the past two years. Splitting the double used to be a staple and now it's rare for him. So far he's adjusted well with the post work, but once Gasol and Bynum are both back we'll be seeing less of Bryant inside. He'll need to go back to creating off the dribble and hitting pullup jumpers, something that's also been missing so far this year. Now I see why he is working with Hakeem, he is learning finesse moves because he knows that he lost his athleticism, pretty weird. Edited November 11, 2009 by YugoRocketsFan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted November 11, 2009 Owner Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 It's not that weird. Like I said, most athletes are content with their game for their entire career. Some, like Bryant, work all the time. Allen Iverson has been a slasher since draft day, and he still is. The day that he completely loses that speed that I believe he still has, he'll probably retire, instead of working on his jumpers. I could talk about how I fixed my jumper after I messed my ankle up, stopped driving to the rim so much for the fear of doing it again...but I was still pretty young. When you get 30-35 years old, playing basketball for over a decade, you start to accept things easier. You accept pain in your knees and everywhere else, among other things...and that's just how things are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Check my Stats Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 (edited) Ya that is why Kobe has a chance to be right there as one of the best ever to do it, if he already isn't lol. He will be effective till the day he retires because he has one of the best mid range games ever if not the best. And now he has this supposed post game, I haven't watched a Lakers game yet, so he is just adding new things to his arsenal that don't require outstanding athleticism. He is just working to become a completely rounded player. His defense will obviously get worse but he is smart enough to still be a competent defender, and he might not be dropping 50's anymore when he is 36 or 37 but he will still be a 20+ point guy and still able to positively contribute to the team he is on. That is why you hope one day Bynum can develop into a consistent 20+ point type of guy because Kobe won't be able to carry this team forever. He will be effective until he retires, would not be surprised if he played past 40, whether it be in the NBA or in Europe for huge money. Edited November 11, 2009 by travesy3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Be Like Mike Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 (edited) Its not gone. He's clearly pacing himself and smarter about conserving his energy. 2 points is just 2 points. There's no question he won't jump as higher as he use to but to say his athleticism is nearly gone is an oversight. Just when you think its gone, he'll bust one with of these... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IpbeXgtci4 Kobe can't dunk anymore? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ig9eZHDh9rw And this was just last June... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpWxv62wFv0 Edited November 13, 2009 by Be Like Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfish Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 Mark Jackson said it best. "Outstanding athletic ability." Seriously I have no idea how he didnt touch the ground before getting that shot off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YugoRocketsFan Posted November 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 Its not gone. He's clearly pacing himself and smarter about conserving his energy. 2 points is just 2 points. There's no question he won't jump as higher as he use to but to say his athleticism is nearly gone is an oversight. Just when you think its gone, he'll bust one with of these... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IpbeXgtci4 Kobe can't dunk anymore? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ig9eZHDh9rw And this was just last June... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpWxv62wFv0 Every player can pull of a dunk but its visible that his athleticism is nearly gone, the guy cant drive in as good as he used to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfish Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 I cant believe this is even a thread. You guys do realize Kobe always paces himself to start the season. Meaning he doesnt drive in and throw it down every play, he plays from the post taking fade aways and jumpers with the occasional layup so he does not injure himself and when the playoffs comes he always turns it on and goes right at the basket. Maybe thats why Kobe won the title and Lebron didnt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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