2013 Playoffs Discussion Thread

[BallSoHard]

What I first said was they aren't the players they used to be. They aren't. They have hit their peak years. Have they not? If u have already peaked then it's downhill from there. That is called the declining years of your career.

Waht you first said was, (summarizing) You'd pick Kobe and Wade over Rose at this stage in their career as being top 5 players. And Yes I would. Being a GM and not taking a trade has nothing to do with being a top 5 player on. I completely agree Rose is more valuable to his franchise due to his age. I do not agree he's a better basketball player than Kobe or Wade.

[DarthVegito]

What I first said was they aren't the players they used to be. They aren't. They have hit their peak years. Have they not? If u have already peaked then it's downhill from there. That is called the declining years of your career.

I'm saying he peaked this year. Who's to say he doesn't surpass that next year. I'm not one to tell Kobe he can't do something. That's when he surprises everyone and does what they thought he couldn't. I wouldn't use the word decline and Kobe in the same breathe. He will retire before he starts to decline.

[kclaboy504]

Ok. Kick and scream that you're right; but don't back it up. Seems fair.

Look. You say wade and Kobe aren't in the declining stage of their careers. I say they are. U come in the league and u start out raw. You then hit your peak years which are your absolute best. They have both peaked already. Therefor they are in the declining years of their careers. I don't need to prove that point with numbers when it's a known fact. They both can't carry a team like they used to. That's enough proof there itself.

[Snarly]

Kobe has adapted with age. He doesnt do the things he used to be capable of doing, but hes perfected the basic aspects of scoring.

I always thought that his fundamentals were off the charts.

[42]

I have been watching basketball since 89-90 faithfully. I watched mj decline. I'm watching the game right now. I don't need to go dig up stats on both these guys to prove a point that 99.9% of the public and the nba would agree with me on. To say Kobe and wade aren't in the declining years of their careers is just ridiculous.

You don't but others do? Riiiight.

Too bad you are wroooong.

[DarthVegito]

Yep pretty much what i've said.

I didn't read everything. Just had to butt in when I saw convo about Kobe. I tend to always butt into those conversations. I can't help myself.

[kclaboy504]

Waht you first said was, (summarizing) You'd pick Kobe and Wade over Rose at this stage in their career as being top 5 players. And Yes I would. Being a GM and not taking a trade has nothing to do with being a top 5 player on. I completely agree Rose is more valuable to his franchise due to his age. I do not agree he's a better basketball player than Kobe or Wade.

Your rating them guys top 5 based on certain things and I'm basing rose top 5 on certain things. I look at it as if I'm gonna start my team up with a top guy who would it be. I'd take rose over both right now. That's what I'm saying. In no way am I minimizinig wade and Kobe's careers or their basketball iq or skill.

[kclaboy504]

You don't but others do? Riiiight.

Too bad you are wroooong.

I don't but other do what?? Dig up stats?? Please quote me saying for others to go dig up stats. I'll wait. Cuz not sure what else u could be referring to.

[DarthVegito]

Look. You say wade and Kobe aren't in the declining stage of their careers. I say they are. U come in the league and u start out raw. You then hit your peak years which are your absolute best. They have both peaked already. Therefor they are in the declining years of their careers. I don't need to prove that point with numbers when it's a known fact. They both can't carry a team like they used to. That's enough proof there itself.

What on earth is your definition of "peak years". LOL I would say the man's best year would be a peak right? Or does peak mean something else? Am I missing something here? Once again I don't like that Wade is even in this conversation with Kobe. Wade is declining, Kobe is a different story though my friend.

[BallSoHard]

Look. You say wade and Kobe aren't in the declining stage of their careers. I say they are. U come in the league and u start out raw. You then hit your peak years which are your absolute best. They have both peaked already. Therefor they are in the declining years of their careers. I don't need to prove that point with numbers when it's a known fact. They both can't carry a team like they used to. That's enough proof there itself.

You're talking about physical primes versus production. Kobe or Wade Never carried a team anywhere by themselves. . And you know what, neither has Rose. His team is doing AS good without him.You don't win in the NBA with one player. I'm telling you, and so is anyone else in the conversation, their production (which is a measurement of their contributions on the court) is not declining with age. I show tyou the proof and you tell me to "trust you" because you see it. Just because they don't score the same way doesn't mean they're less productive.

[kclaboy504]

I always thought that his fundamentals were off the charts.

They are.

[kclaboy504]

You don't but others do? Riiiight.

Too bad you are wroooong.

And since your chiming in on everything but failing to give your opinion on the Kobe and wade being in the declining years of their careers subject. Why don't u tell us if wade and Kobe have already hit their peak years or not.

[DarthVegito]

I always thought that his fundamentals were off the charts.

You ever focus on his footwork. It's simply amazing. Sometimes when I get bored while watching a Laker game(which was often this year), I'll just sit and watch his feet for a quarter. That's one of the main things that has kept him a step ahead of the rest in his old age.

[BallSoHard]

What on earth is your definition of "peak years". LOL I would say the man's best year would be a peak right? Or does peak mean something else? Am I missing something here? Once again I don't like that Wade is even in this conversation with Kobe. Wade is declining, Kobe is a different story though my friend.

Careful. Look at Wade's stats before you say that.

Edit: And also realize he has a guy on his team who's got the ball in his hands a lot.

[JJackisangry]

Damn damn damn

[BallSoHard]

You ever focus on his footwork. It's simply amazing. Sometimes when I get bored while watching a Laker game(which was often this year), I'll just sit and watch his feet for a quarter. That's one of the main things that has kept him a step ahead of the rest in his old age.

[JJackisangry]

Aaaaaaaaahhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!

[kclaboy504]

What on earth is your definition of "peak years". LOL I would say the man's best year would be a peak right? Or does peak mean something else? Am I missing something here? Once again I don't like that Wade is even in this conversation with Kobe. Wade is declining, Kobe is a different story though my friend.

Kobe carried his team when they won the championships without shaq. He had help yes. But he def carried his team. He is no longer capable of doing that cause of not being able to play as many minutes(def a sign of decline) and not being able to beat his man off the dribble as he used to. Ok so let's hypothetically put it like this. You take Kobe now or do u take Kobe in 2003-2005?? Pleas be honest and don't just give the answer that will just support your argument.

[JJackisangry]

Omg that sounds like the same squeaky woman from the Heat Bucks series... Christ

[Snarly]

I feel sorry for the people who has to sit next to that crazy screaming female.

[kclaboy504]

You're talking about physical primes versus production. Kobe or Wade Never carried a team anywhere by themselves. . And you know what, neither has Rose. His team is doing AS good without him.You don't win in the NBA with one player. I'm telling you, and so is anyone else in the conversation, their production (which is a measurement of their contributions on the court) is not declining with age. I show tyou the proof and you tell me to "trust you" because you see it. Just because they don't score the same way doesn't mean they're less productive.

How do u know what Chicago would of done last year with rose had he not got injured?

[kclaboy504]

I feel sorry for the people who has to sit next to that crazy screaming female.

Hahahahahaha my goodness she is loud af.

[kclaboy504]

Spurs are clutch!!!!!

[DarthVegito]

Careful. Look at Wade's stats before you say that.

I know, I know. But I think LeBron has a lot to do with that. And well I have issues with the Heat so I'm a bit biased. But I do feel Wade is declining. His body is sooo much further gone than Kobe's. His back, knees, and everything else. Injuries have taken a huge toll on him and it shows. But he's still going hard so I'll give him that.

[Pelicans78]

How do u know what Chicago would of done last year with rose had he not got injured?

Because Lebron would have shut him down just like he did the year before. Plus, the Heat was much better last season than the team the pounded the Bulls two years ago. Sorry, but Derrick Rose isn't beating Lebron/Wade in a 7 game series.