Wow Kobe was so explosive back then

[lynchpin33]

somebody better post the kobe on steve nash dunk.  I remember watching that game and waking up EVERYBODY in the house when it happened.  But on the real he could probably still do these things but he has no reason to, he game has really matured in other areas.  You have got to remember he has the BEST doctors, trainers, workout facilities, etc., working on his body everyday.  It is not like us going to the local court playing and going home and not stretching and warming up before and after playing.  Not doing that stuff for years adds up and believe me Kobe is getting these things done daily.

 

[lynchpin33]

somebody better post the kobe on steve nash dunk.  I remember watching that game and waking up EVERYBODY in the house when it happened.  But on the real he could probably still do these things but he has no reason to, he game has really matured in other areas.  You have got to remember he has the BEST doctors, trainers, workout facilities, etc., working on his body everyday.  It is not like us going to the local court playing and going home and not stretching and warming up before and after playing.  Not doing that stuff for years adds up and believe me Kobe is getting these things done daily.

 

[dman14]

his baseline reverse dunks were awesome

 

[dman14]

his baseline reverse dunks were awesome

 

[jlab0ch0]

Kobe in his explosiveness prime is def appreciated. Dude was still throwing it down like that in 08-09. He was just plagued with injuries this past season. Although he is getting old, hope we can still see a few old school kobe highlights this season.

 

[jlab0ch0]

Kobe in his explosiveness prime is def appreciated. Dude was still throwing it down like that in 08-09. He was just plagued with injuries this past season. Although he is getting old, hope we can still see a few old school kobe highlights this season.

 

[23nokaoi]

Originally Posted by you go boy

hes still explosive... he just changed his game according to his age which is smart... look at iverson dude went hard every game now look at him

This is true, just like Money had to when he got older. Gotta save those knees, he's been punching on guys in the league since '96-'97.

 

[23nokaoi]

Originally Posted by you go boy

hes still explosive... he just changed his game according to his age which is smart... look at iverson dude went hard every game now look at him

This is true, just like Money had to when he got older. Gotta save those knees, he's been punching on guys in the league since '96-'97.

 

[bulls90s]

Originally Posted by axel f0ley

that's not przybilla

I think that's Khryapa.

at his dunk against PHX.

 

[bulls90s]

Originally Posted by axel f0ley

that's not przybilla

I think that's Khryapa.

at his dunk against PHX.

 

[japanair21]

Fro'be > Kobe.

 

[japanair21]

Fro'be > Kobe.

 

[presequel]

 

[presequel]

 

[live boy d]

 

[live boy d]

 

[RustyShackleford]

This whole video is sick but check out the 48 second mark 

 

[RustyShackleford]

This whole video is sick but check out the 48 second mark 

 

[nycknicks105]

At least he refined his game since then.

 

[nycknicks105]

At least he refined his game since then.

 

[essential1]

Originally Posted by JD617

And dummys say Kobe still in his prime...people forgot what prime Kobe was like.

Exactly. He's not close to that level anymore.

The hardest part of it is that he is still easily top 3 in the league (I say #1 but let's save that for another day) so it's hard to imagine what prime is if you are still one of the greatest players in the world..

But I agree he is not nearly as athletic as he used to be.. But I would say he is still just as good..What he lost in jumping ability and speed, he gained in better shot selection, understanding of the game, and court vision...

What he would do if you added those 2 together

 

[essential1]

Originally Posted by JD617

And dummys say Kobe still in his prime...people forgot what prime Kobe was like.

Exactly. He's not close to that level anymore.

The hardest part of it is that he is still easily top 3 in the league (I say #1 but let's save that for another day) so it's hard to imagine what prime is if you are still one of the greatest players in the world..

But I agree he is not nearly as athletic as he used to be.. But I would say he is still just as good..What he lost in jumping ability and speed, he gained in better shot selection, understanding of the game, and court vision...

What he would do if you added those 2 together

 

[letitshine24]

the GREATEST of my generation

 

[letitshine24]

the GREATEST of my generation

 

[MambaMentality824]

I'm loving this thread. #8