2015 Anger General Greatest post-merger Players of All Time #38

[Y2K]

It may not mean much in this round but i am officially voting Miller over Rodman.

[Y2K]

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[Odogg]

Kobe was between mediocre and terrible in at least 3 games that series. I'm assuming you only watched game 7 though based on that statement you made.

I was thinking specifically of games 3 and 7, games where Shaq struggled due to foul trouble, etc. and Kobe needed to step up to keep the team in the game. Also defensive plays like Kobe's block on Sabonis at the end of game 3. Sure Reggie could have filled in from a scoring standpoint, but not for defense, assists, rebounds, etc.

My only point is that Kobe had 4 games that series of below average play.....and the Lakers went 2-2 in those games. Reggie's play at that time was far more consistent and he would have had similar success,with Shaq, as young Kobe did.


I'm in no way trying to compare prime Reggie to prime Kobe....there is no comparison to be made there.

I still don't know about that. Like I said, Kobe brought a skill set to that 2000 team that was crucial in getting past the Blazers. That Blazers team was so deep and talented, the difference in that series was that the Lakers had the two best players. I don't think replacing Kobe's all around game with a slightly more efficient offensive game in Miller gets the same results. Also that team already had Glen Rice, it's not like they needed more outside shooting. Do the Lakers still beat the Kings, Suns, and Pacers? Sure. But I don't think they get past the Blazers.