GoddamnyamanProf
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and you are how old?
Steph Curry right now is better than Kobe ever was
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I was born in the early 90's. I've done more research that I'd care to admit on this game and its greats throughout history however, and its why I'm so willing to discuss where players rank historically. I do try to eliminate all recency bias as well.
Even though you likely weren't watching basketball in the 60's or 70's you can gain the ability to break down Oscar Robertson & Rick Barry's games down to a science if you just did some studying whether through watching available footage and reading published articles (can even find ancient newspaper print like so The Free Lance-Star - Google News Archive Search)
GoddamnyamanProf
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I dont make definitive judgements about those players because I didnt see them in their era. You can do research but its not the same thing. Comparing players across eras is hard enough, nevermind the fact one is doing it right now and the other you never even witnessed.
Born in the 90's means you're barely qualified to speak on Kobe and AI, let alone 2 eras prior to that. There's no perspective.
yall still running with that silly sh*t
refs let delly get away with some fouling. other than that they were trapping steph
steph had delly looking sillymajority of the times he was on an island
You didn't watch that finals then.
Steph needed multiple screens just to get free.
It's clear you have no idea what the fukk you are talking about.
Better tag the homie Malta to explain it for you.
Well I disagree with that. More important than anything is developing a strong knowledge of the game itself which then makes it easy to understand what made players great and how they impacted the game for the better compared to others. In addition to that, I have seen Magic in his era through hours of game footage, with context have taken note of his stastitcal outputs in his greatest seasons and most importantly was willing to lean on the testaments of those who did live in the era to better shape my stance. This isn't an opinion developed overnight, but over a very long period of time. When studying history in general you can definately become well versed on a topic even if you didn't live in the time. Just have to put in the work which again, I've done more than I'd care to admit.
You have plenty of people from older eras who will downplay everything and anything accomplished now because they are impartial to their own time period. If anything perspective can be clouded by personal favorites. I try to keep that out of the equation. I do understand the differences of each era as well.
Also, when I say that I'd take Curry over both doesn't mean I don't clearly understand the argument from there sides as well. When comparing players this great rarely is there not room for discussion so I'm not of the mindset that this is an open & shut case. You are free to choose Magic (& Oscar for that matter) over Curry as peak players. It's the likes of Stockton and Kidd I would take massive issue with however.
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Illuminatos
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Stick to race threads in TLR.
Bron stans transforming into Steph fans is hilarious.
Illuminatos
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You're embarrassing yourself in this thread.
Kobe a better ball-handler than Curry? Please go back to TLR.
waltthizzney
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compare portland trashblazers to early 2000s western conference brahs
When did I say better?
And you weren't even conscious for 3/4 of Kobe career but be in every thread sounding like an idiot discussing a player you didn't even watch
Kobe did have a great handle.You're embarrassing yourself in this thread.
Kobe a better ball-handler than Curry? Please go back to TLR.
And your recent Warriors stanning is interesting considering you're supposed to be a Knicks fan first and foremost.
That Curry is in a GOAT-tier level of offensive impact.
And 35 PPG on Kobe's efficiency is nowhere near as impressive as Curry's 30 on much higher percentages. And who cares about an 81 point game? I don't place much value on single game scoring explosions when discussing how good a player is.
Curry is a better offensive player than Kobe which is why he shyts on him statistically.
Maybe if Kobe was better at putting the ball in the rim.
You've never played a sport breh