Best Player Currently in the NBA
By kbjunior15
@kbjunior15 (1309)
United States
July 5, 2008 8:18pm CST
My vote goes to Kobe. In all aspects of the game, Kobe is the most complete player in the game. I think many times people don't appreciate him because he is not Micheal Jordan. What I mean by that is, he was crowned the "Next Jordan" early in his career. No matter how hard you try, you'll never live up to that. For that matter, LeBron never will either.
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13 responses
@kbjunior15 (1309)
• United States
30 Jul 08
I agree with both things, Kobe and Pierce. I laughed when I heard him say that he was the best player in the NBA because his name is never mentioned in that discussion.
Kobe is ruling this vote --13
Wade, Iverson, Paul --1
@kbjunior15 (1309)
• United States
30 Jul 08
True statement, there. I think with what he has around him that Kobe is poised to make and MJ type of run 3 in a row 6 out of 9:)
@kbjunior15 (1309)
• United States
16 Jul 08
A vote for A.I. He is good, but getting past his prime, I think. Either way, he goes into the voting
Kobe-8
Paul, Wade, A.I- 1 each
@kbjunior15 (1309)
• United States
23 Jul 08
After it is all said and done, LeBron might be the best. Agreed that right now, Kobe is still the man:)
Kobe 10
Wade, Paul, Iverson 1 each
@kbjunior15 (1309)
• United States
23 Jul 08
True, Kobe has a little more around him to lesson the blow if he left. The Cavs would be a lottery team without LeBron.
Kobe-11
Paul, Wade, Iverson-1 each
@jaded22 (828)
• Philippines
9 Jul 08
I'd go for Kobe Bryant. xD
There have been many criticisms about his game, primarily him being a "ball hog" but I've seen him this season and he's really improved on that. He has learned how to trust his teammates. xD
Oh, and I think he is still the best "Closer" in the game. Willing to take big shots when it matters the most. :P
Hoping for a better LA Lakers team the next season. Lol. xD
@jocietay (42)
• United States
26 Jul 08
I hate to write it, but Kobe is undeniably the best player in the league, I hate how cocky he is.
@kbjunior15 (1309)
• United States
26 Jul 08
All the great ones have an attitude of cockiness. That is what makes them great, I think.
Kobe-12
Wade, Iverson, PAul-1
@dalip32 (100)
• United States
7 Jul 08
From a pure talent standpoint, it's tough not to choose Kobe. However, when it comes to team leadership, motivation, and the abillity to make those around him better, Kobe hasn't delivered. If I were starting an NBA franchise, I would take Chris Paul first. While he doesn't have the physical gifts or all the talent Kobe has, he makes his teammates better and is a true leader, not just someone who stares down his teammates when they make a mistake and tries to bully his teammates into being better.
@kbjunior15 (1309)
• United States
14 Jul 08
Chris Paul is a good player to build a franchise around. Vote # 1 for Chris Paul
Kobe -4
Paul -1
@melo_828 (427)
• Philippines
6 Jul 08
yeah, in terms of talents and skills in playing basketball it would be kobe the best player in the nba as of the moment. he is the best in terms of individual skills to play basketball as of today but but he is selfish when we talk about team play. you can't win an nba championship by just you, you need a team effort.
@cubshater2008 (307)
• Ecuador
6 Jul 08
I would have to say Kobe, although I do not like him at all. He is somewhat selfish, and I don't think he can win a championship on his own. Yet he scores so much, and is starting to pass more. He is also improving defensively, making him more of a complete player. I would say LeBron, but he hasn't won a championship either, and he plays less defense than Kobe does. So, Kobe gets my vote only because better players haven't won.
@lupercracker (27)
• United States
7 Jul 08
i think dwayne wade is the best player he is a team player and he led the heat to the championship while shaq did nothing but now that he doesnt have shaq he will still be one of the nba's premier players but not the best
@kbjunior15 (1309)
• United States
14 Jul 08
Dwade did win the championship that Shaq takes credit for. Shaq was just there for the ride. Vote #1 for D-Wade
Kobe-4
Paul-1
Wade-1
@kbjunior15 (1309)
• United States
14 Jul 08
They don't call it the MVP for nothing.
Kobe-8
Paul-1
Wade-1
@kbjunior15 (1309)
• United States
16 Jul 08
Agreed. Kobe is running away with the vote. Suprisingly, no votes for King James.
Kobe 9
Paul 1
Wade 1
iverson 1
