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Defense Only: Kobe Bryant vs Nikola Jokic

GSP: RealGM; Posts: 19,085; And1: 15,590; Joined: Dec 12, 2011; Post #21 » by GSP » Mon May 20, 2024 3:16 am

Re: Defense Only: Kobe Bryant vs Nikola Jokic

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Post #21 » by GSP » Mon May 20, 2024 3:16 am

Kobes defense is def overrated by the all defense selections and casuals but hes still a much better and more impactful defender than Jokic. This is not a serious thread lol

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ShotCreator: Analyst; Posts: 3,526; And1: 2,359; Joined: May 18, 2014; Location: CF; Post #22 » by ShotCreator » Mon May 20, 2024 11:38 pm

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Post #22 » by ShotCreator » Mon May 20, 2024 11:38 pm

I'm gonna need to hear why Kobe should take this. I know Jokic' weaknesses, but I also know his strengths defensively. Positioning, hand speed, kick balls, defensive rebounding.

Jokic had 160 games in 2021 and 2022 of being an elite pick and roll big while cleaning the glass on a Dwight Howard/Rudy Gobert level.

So what is Kobe bringing to the table to close these skill and ability gaps?

Swinging for the fences.

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DorianRo: Pro Prospect; Posts: 756; And1: 633; Joined: Apr 20, 2023; Post #23 » by DorianRo » Mon May 20, 2024 11:47 pm

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Post #23 » by DorianRo » Mon May 20, 2024 11:47 pm

Joker doesn't play D. LOL. AD Carved him up like a thanksgiving turkey :lol:

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Defense only