Quote Originally Posted by thcbongman
Shaq didn't win a ring without Kobe either. Only went to the finals in 95 with Penny Hardaway as his sidekick. That argument is fundamentally flawed since Shaq didn't win a championship without him. There is no doubt in my mind who was the leader then, but one person can't win a championship alone, it takes chemistry of many players with a certain set of skills to build around a player of Shaq, Jordan, Magic etc. caliber.

It will take some time for them to rebuild a decent team around Kobe, but the rest of the Lakers starting 4 suck shit, Lamar is decent, but he does not fit in the triangle. Kwame fucking Brown for christ sakes. No team can win with him, if only Kobe could only kick his ass, and make him actually play hard, they actually might have a shot at the playoffs.
I know damn well one can't win a ring, therez a reason it'z a team sport. Same thing for Iverson, who in MY OPINION is the best player out there. For him to be 5'11 and take his team (horrible fuckin team) to the playoffs in 01 against the L.A and come that fuckin close....wow. I'ma go as far as to say he'z the best non-center nba player to step on the court after Jordan. But again, it'z juz an OPINION.