What are the real differences between MJ and Kobe?

[Djagloi]

Before I start, let me say that I am a HUGE MJ fan, maybe one of the most die-hard fans in the world. I have a tattoo of jumpman on my arm, for Christ sake. Anyway, with that said, I have followed both of their games quite extensively for the past 16 or so years and I was wondering what everyone on this forum thought the major differencesa are in their games. Seeing as almost everyone here agrees that MJ was the more complete and explosive player, I would like to see why everyone thinks that.

I will start off by saying that while Kobe is insanely talented, I think MJ possessed a much stronger fire and drive to win than Kobe does, as well as transforming his game from being a slash-and-driver to a pure jump shooter and team player. I think MJ did a better job of getting his teammates involved and I think Kobe is more into the individual accolades than MJ was. I also take into consideration strongly the fact that MJ's career field goal percentage is .495 (including his final 2 years as a Wizard - before his last comeback, he was over .500 for his career, which is insane for a shooting guard) while Kobe's is .451. I also think MJ was a better rebounder.

What do you guys think?

[GSW]

Re: What are the real differences between MJ and Kobe?

michael jordan was more athletic then everyone on the court,(kobe is nto MORE athletic, probably just as athletic) mikes athletiscm was on another level..which changed the game of basketballl.. (this si why noboday will really ever be on his level) if anythign lebron james in on Mjs level..as far as athletiscm... not kobe.

Why is it peopel like to compare miek and kobe so much.. sure kobe took bits of mikes game, most if nto all 2 guards in the league right now have done it.. but why are people so facisnated with kobe?? miek shot a career 50% from the field, so far the only one to do that.. is well.. lebron james....

[BigTigLSU]

Re: What are the real differences between MJ and Kobe?

Fear and respect....

Jordan was feared by most opponents as well as respected. Kobe though he his game is respected its no way on the same level as MJ. And there isn't that fear factor when Kobe comes to your building. Mike had the mental advantage on you even before the tip off.

Its like Young Mike Tyson vs Post Prison Tyson. Though he still scared people it wasn't the same.

[Programmed2Kill]

Re: What are the real differences between MJ and Kobe?

What do you guys think?

I think we should lock this gotdamn thread...because it will get ugly in a New York/Philly second.

[Kashanova]

Re: What are the real differences between MJ and Kobe?

ain't even going to comment just going to say kobe is not comparable to mj

[Air23]

Re: What are the real differences between MJ and Kobe?

I think we should lock this gotdamn thread...because it will get ugly in a New York/Philly second.

Exactly. That's why I'm gettin' in before the lock!

[Vince]

Re: What are the real differences between MJ and Kobe?

D-Wade is more comparable to MJ, than Kobe. And that isn't saying much, as they are both(He and Kobe) a step behind him anyway. That's all I'm saying.

[Rocky]

Re: What are the real differences between MJ and Kobe?

I think we should lock this gotdamn thread...because it will get ugly in a New York/Philly second.

LOL. You are so right P2K.

[wildcatchild]

Re: What are the real differences between MJ and Kobe?

The difference between Mike and Kobe are their off-games. Jordan would still put up 28 on his bad nights and have a huge impact on the game. Kobe gets held under 20 every now and then and freaking dissappears sometimes. You would never see MJ get held under 20.

There's your difference right there.

[Brankles]

Re: What are the real differences between MJ and Kobe?

Comparisons:
1) They both play basketball
2) They're both African American
3) They both have cheated on their wives


That's about all I can think of.



Holla

[bball_1523]

Re: What are the real differences between MJ and Kobe?

Comparisons:
1) They both play basketball
2) They're both African American
3) They both have cheated on their wives


That's about all I can think of.



Holla

p2k is right, please close this thread.

[Brankles]

Re: What are the real differences between MJ and Kobe?

p2k is right, please close this thread.

I was joking.

But seriously... how can you compare the two?

Kobe won three championships as a sidekick, puts up Iverson/TMac/Arenas/Pierce type numbers every year, and has struggled heavily when given a team of his own (in his prime, nonetheless.)

Jordan won six rings as the leader of his team, put up godly numbers (37 ppg one year, over 8 assists and 8 rebounds in others) that seperated him from the rest of the competition, and raised the level of play of his teammates on every team he's ever been on.

Jordan's just on another level. It's like comparing a souped up Honda to a Ferrari. They both can go faster than most of the rest of the cars, but the Ferrari is simply dominant in every aspect of its game. The souped up Honda is a wannabe.

[Programmed2Kill]

Re: What are the real differences between MJ and Kobe?

When the Laker/Kobe faction wake up, you'll know the reason behind my first post.


Until then, get in as much as you guys can.........


Peace and good luck to ya

[nofearsp2007]

Re: What are the real differences between MJ and Kobe?

Jordan dominated the game like no other ever will. The intimidation was there. Kobe doesnt have it.

[jfsolo]

Re: What are the real differences between MJ and Kobe?

Before I start, let me say that I am a HUGE MJ fan, maybe one of the most die-hard fans in the world. I have a tattoo of jumpman on my arm, for Christ sake. Anyway, with that said, I have followed both of their games quite extensively for the past 16 or so years and I was wondering what everyone on this forum thought the major differencesa are in their games. Seeing as almost everyone here agrees that MJ was the more complete and explosive player, I would like to see why everyone thinks that.

I will start off by saying that while Kobe is insanely talented, I think MJ possessed a much stronger fire and drive to win than Kobe does, as well as transforming his game from being a slash-and-driver to a pure jump shooter and team player. I think MJ did a better job of getting his teammates involved and I think Kobe is more into the individual accolades than MJ was. I also take into consideration strongly the fact that MJ's career field goal percentage is .495 (including his final 2 years as a Wizard - before his last comeback, he was over .500 for his career, which is insane for a shooting guard) while Kobe's is .451. I also think MJ was a better rebounder.

What do you guys think?

What's the matter with you??? Don't you know this is arguably the worst possible "appropriate" topic on OS. Come on Mods time to go Shawshank on this bad boy. Quick, someone needs to start talking about Race, Politics, or Religion. Take one for the team, We got to get this sucker locked, locked locked.

Maybe we can just turn it into the non-sequitur thread. Hey how bout those Redwings?