I have to say Shaq..
4 titles
3 finals mvps
1 season mvps (2000)
2 all-star mvps
1 FIBA World Championship mvp(1994)
14 time all-star
He's a 1st round draft pick
1993 Rookie Of The Year
Been to the finals 6 times
2 scoring titles(1995 & 2000)
2 gold medals
Top 50 Greatest
The only player in nba history to average 20 points & 10 rebounds for 13 seasons straight
3 time all defensive 2nd team
8 time all nba 1st team
2 time nba all 2nd team
3 time all nbs 3rd team
The only other player than MJ to win finals mvp 3 times in a row
Has 9 moives
Has 6 music albums
Has been to the finals with 3 different teams
and the fact that he's the only reason why Kobe has any rings
So I'll say Shaq is better!!!!!!
2007-02-15 14:58:59 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Basketball
Have they done anything important? All you talk about is basketball stats...kind of a meaningless legacy.
2007-02-15 15:06:58 · answer #1 · answered by Bob 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The basketball "legacy" has yet to be determine because both are still playing! If both of their careers ended today, I would have to agree with you. But at 34, Shaq's best games are likely behind him, while at 28, Kobe is really just hitting his stride - and he seems to be maturing a bit, which can only help contribute to building a legacy.
Don't get me wrong - I like Shaq better than Kobe - especially where personality is concerned! However, you can not deny that Kobe has skills. Saying that Shaq has gone to the Finals with 3 teams is irrelevant - Kobe has only played for one team, he can't help that! But the main point is that Shaq is 6+ years older than Kobe - so ask the same question in another 6 years!
2007-02-15 15:01:18 · answer #2 · answered by HearKat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shaq has a clean slate off the court but has been a pain on the court. Kobe has been in legal trouble but makes up for it on the court. It is hard to compare them as players because they play different positions and each has revolutionized their position. Shaq made the center a tall power position while Kobe made the shooting guard the position the NBA offense is run through. When we look back on the two in twenty or so years both will be in the top ten ever to tie the laces.
Kobe may has the edge only because Shaq has always had a premierer shooting guard on his team ( Penny Hardaway, Kobe and Wade) and Kobe is currently lifting the Lakers into a superb Western Conference Team.
2007-02-15 15:13:00 · answer #3 · answered by jtsports92 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say Shaq now just because he won titles with both Lakers and the Heats. But in the future, I think Kobe will step forward and become a more dominant player than Shaq.
2007-02-15 15:15:28 · answer #4 · answered by Edwin L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I want to thank you for making the point clear that Shaq is better...I'm so freak'n sick of hearing people say how Kobe is better...the biggest thing he did w/o Shaq was hit 81 points...that doesnt say nothing but..'i can make shot...not pass.'
So, yeah, Shaq
2007-02-15 15:11:05 · answer #5 · answered by chass_32 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's all about the Shaq Pack baby!
2007-02-15 15:25:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, that, and Shaq hasn't had any allegations of rape. That's definitely more respectable than Kobe.
And Shaq loves Superman. What could be more All-American? :)
-M
2007-02-15 15:03:12 · answer #7 · answered by Melody L 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Shaq is the best
2007-02-18 11:39:00 · answer #8 · answered by jerry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shaq no dought.. 4 rings i mean common
2007-02-15 15:17:20 · answer #9 · answered by Homeruncraker21 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok, i was gonna say kobe but after everything u said about shaq, im goin with u
2007-02-15 15:01:31 · answer #10 · answered by Sammy; 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say shaq as well......kobe is a no good cheater and shaq is what u said....
2007-02-15 15:02:19 · answer #11 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋