Kobe Bryant : Is age a factor?

[J_Posse]

Re: Kobe Bryant : Is age a factor?

Offensively Kobe will be fine. He is probably the most technically advanced guard in the league, as such he will use his craftiness to set up his jumper, his jumper to set up the occasional drive, and most likely become a much more efficient player.

Actually, I believe his offensive efficiency has steadily decreased the last few seasons. Kobe is a guy known for intentionally taking difficult shots and those shots only continue to become more difficult.

i find myself watching him and wondering why he doesn't create easier opportunities for himself. he takes so many incredibly difficult shots that, even though he's taken so many and converts on a good deal of them, i wish he'd just use his elite technically sound skills and lessen his burden.

Exactly my point.

[The15thunter]

Re: Kobe Bryant : Is age a factor?

Actually, I believe his offensive efficiency has steadily decreased the last few seasons. Kobe is a guy known for intentionally taking difficult shots and those shots only continue to become more difficult.



Exactly my point.

but hey, if he keeps making them, it's not an issue, but at some point, it will be.

[Positive Chance]

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Kobe bryant will retire at age 38-40

[ybtherockstar]

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Kobe will last another 5-7 years because of how smart he is. He doesnt chase after regular season awards.He sort of coasts throught the reg season sometimes which save him for the playoffs to ready to push fpr another title. Lets not forget that kobe can still get to the line a lot and make freebies in this NBA.

[24]

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It is not age with Kobe Bryant it's can he stay healthy? I have watched (i kid you not) literally every single Laker game that has ever been on live T.V for the greater portion of my life. I noticed that this season Kobe, well he was starting to creek a bit more. The finger has been a big factor and his knees are slowly starting to wear down but it is expected. The Guys entering his 14th year in the League and it looks to me that he has more miles on his knee's than a '74 station wagon. Kobe Is a very skillfull player as he has gotten older he has made adjustments to his game to remain one of the best in the NBA. I believe he will always have that knack for making adjustments to keep him on top but the wear and tear of an NBA season is starting to creep up behind him.

In terms of seeing "Black Mamba" I give it 3-4 more years of productive play. Where he will be averaging around 25-27 points a game 5 rebound's 5 assists. but we will probably see him stick around for another 5 or 6 years to put the finishing touches on his Hall of Fame Career

[Kashanova]

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Half a season of productive play left. He was really on the decline this year.

[The15thunter]

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Half a season of productive play left. He was really on the decline this year.

lmao. even though i don't respect anything you say when kobe or tmac are involved, i do respect how consistent you are with your comments.

[ParisB]

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It seems like Kobe can barely dunk these days, but the guy is so skilled and has such a high basketball IQ, he will continue being very effective for a long time.

He continues to polish his game and expand. His footwork is literally unmatched.

Here are a couple of good reads and nice videos:

http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2010/07/18/sunday-special-its-the-little-things/

http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2010/08/21/master-movements/

p.s.- with that said, Gasol is also a guy that will continue being effective as he ages. Polished and refined skill with a high IQ, continues to work his game, and doesn't rely on his athleticism to succeed.

That's the key for guys like Kobe and Gasol. They're not just athletic freaks or muscle meatheads that rely on their natural gifts to excel.

[dossier]

Re: Kobe Bryant : Is age a factor?

It seems like Kobe can barely dunk these days, but the guy is so skilled and has such a high basketball IQ, he will continue being very effective for a long time.

He continues to polish his game and expand. His footwork is literally unmatched.

Here are a couple of good reads and nice videos:

http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2010/07/18/sunday-special-its-the-little-things/

http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2010/08/21/master-movements/

p.s.- with that said, Gasol is also a guy that will continue being effective as he ages. Polished and refined skill with a high IQ, continues to work his game, and doesn't rely on his athleticism to succeed.

That's the key for guys like Kobe and Gasol. They're not just athletic freaks or muscle meatheads that rely on their natural gifts to excel.

Couldn't have said it better my self, well maybe....

[bbolo84]

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As a huge Kobe fan, I could see him going for another 5 years. While he will definitely not be the supreme player he was by the time he retires, but in no shape or form will he be useless to the lakers. He works too hard off the court and is one the smartest players in the game. Unlike some players, his jumpshot is on point, which allows him to stretch out his career since he doesn't need to drive the basket as much.

[slimm44]

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I may or may not have said it before, but here goes: in the next few years, I think Kobe will concentrate on his mid-range, deep, and getting teammates involved more games the most. Matter of fact, I think he'll have his best year from mid-range this year. As his athleticism and explosiveness fades, he will have to add to his stellar post game. If he can get his mid-range game to be around 45% or higher and can continue improving his 3pt shot, he can score between 20-25 a game until he's 40, barring major injuries, and will also shoot closer to 50% from the field.

In today's NBA, his work ethic is surpassed by none.

[SDJHood93]

Re: Kobe Bryant : Is age a factor?

I may or may not have said it before, but here goes: in the next few years, I think Kobe will concentrate on his mid-range, deep, and getting teammates involved more games the most. Matter of fact, I think he'll have his best year from mid-range this year. As his athleticism and explosiveness fades, he will have to add to his stellar post game. If he can get his mid-range game to be around 45% or higher and can continue improving his 3pt shot, he can score between 20-25 a game until he's 40, barring major injuries, and will also shoot closer to 50% from the field.

In today's NBA, his work ethic is surpassed by none.

Hmmm that's just about right. Hope the major injury part doesn't happen though. Well that answers the question. Age is not a factor. Except if you're Shaq and an old, fat, lazy bastard getting paid millions to blow.

[yungflo]

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I give him 4 more years of being a worthwhile player... then it's Finley/Stackhouse for the last two years time.

Ha! I can never see Kobe being a finley to any team. I think he'd rather retire. This guy wants to be the best at what he does. Most likely, the lakers will tell him to quit way before he does. He has a no trade clause, so he'll be the man as long as he can for the next 3 years extension. If the lakers won't resign him, he's going to join another team and go bret favre on them lakers.

[T3B0W]

Re: Kobe Bryant : Is age a factor?

Kobe is playing until 38-40 y.o.

[dossier]

Re: Kobe Bryant : Is age a factor?

I may or may not have said it before, but here goes: in the next few years, I think Kobe will concentrate on his mid-range, deep, and getting teammates involved more games the most. Matter of fact, I think he'll have his best year from mid-range this year. As his athleticism and explosiveness fades, he will have to add to his stellar post game. If he can get his mid-range game to be around 45% or higher and can continue improving his 3pt shot, he can score between 20-25 a game until he's 40, barring major injuries, and will also shoot closer to 50% from the field.

In today's NBA, his work ethic is surpassed by none.

that's about right, good post