Re: NBA Finals - I'm pretty happy

[rpanth]

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From: "Nabeel Kaukab" <address@hidden>
To: <address@hidden>
Sent: Monday, June 03, 2002 8:30 PM
Subject: RE: [UC Basketball] NBA Finals - I'm pretty happy


> Just to preface my comments...I hate Kobe Bryant, I hate the
> fact that he always beats the teams I root for and I hate
> that he's so cocky...
>
> But let it be said, Panth, I think you're out of your
> mind, if you don't think Kobe Bryant is the best
> basketball player (Shaq is more dominant, but Kobe
> is the better baller) on the planet today.  The only
> player close is McGrady, and he just hasn't shown
> the leadership or ability to dominate that Kobe has.
>
> Kobe is a star with or without Shaq, he dominates games
> at both ends of the court, he's fearless, clutch, and
> demanding.  In short, he's a winner and the kind of player
> that someone like Huggins dreams about.
>
> Take the best intangible qualities of Logan, K-Mart, Herb
> Jones, & Van Exel and combine them with the best individual
> talent in the league -- that's Kobe Bryant.  Be jealous or
> hate him like I do because he's not on your team, but don't
> be so silly as to think that "there are a lot of players
> that are better offensive players than Kobe".
>
> Of course, if I remember, you were never really impressed
> with Michael Jordan, so I guess all this is moot ;)

I think of people like Penny Hardaway, Nick Anderson and Scottie Pippin when
I think of Kobe Bryant. I guess we shall find out how good Kobe is once Shaq
retires or gets injured.

I am not going to argue with you. Let me just say that when you say "Take
the best intangible qualities of Logan, K-Mart, Herb Jones, & Van Exel and
combine them with the best individual talent in the league -- that's Kobe
Bryant.", I wonder if you really mean it. Regardless, it makes me realize
that nothing that I say is going to make a difference and even if it did
make a difference, the fact that it made a difference wouldn't make a
difference.

Panth

PS: I don't hate Kobe - though in this series, I do hope Kenyon shuts him
down.


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