steve kerr, who played with jordan thru all the good times and championships, thinks so. its hard to argue with a teammate of jordan's but i assume there are a lot of ppl who disagree with that statement. i would just like to hear how mj fan boys can possibly discredit steve kerr one this one.
2007-04-01 09:50:47 · 17 answers · asked by draewilly 2 in Sports ➔ Basketball
hes a more complete offenseive player now than jordan ever was why wait til the end of his career
2007-04-01 09:55:47 · update #1
no he didn't and he covers their games tho and he is still willing to say that
2007-04-01 09:58:06 · update #2
No that would be Oscar Robertson that man could do it all and that's why he is the only player ever to average a triple-double for a whole season.
2007-04-01 09:54:31 · answer #1 · answered by The Man in the Yellow Hat 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Considering that Kerr never played with Wilt, Oscar Robertson, Magic or Bird, I think it would be pretty difficult for him to judge the most complete player in history. All of these players were far more complete than Kobe (and Jordan) ever was.
If indeed Kobe is a more complete offensive player than Jordan was, which isn't saying much, it still wouldn't put him anywhere near the most complete in history.
2007-04-01 17:55:10 · answer #2 · answered by Hoopfan 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can't answer a question like this with a simple yes or no. Being a complete offensive player is an accomplishment in itself. MJ, Elgin, Kobe, Bird, and many other legends and would-be legends can fit in this sphere because they were all-rounders--they shot, rebounded, hit FT's, got the occasional dunk, and such. They also were known for their distinctive styles [MJ for his drive, Bird his intelligence, etc.]
Besides, MJ and Kobe, contrary to popular belief, were/are NOT the only offensive giants out there. There are many great offensive players who either weren't or aren't recognized, or who just haven't developed their talent yet. Your question is wide open even after you pick a best answer.
2007-04-01 17:01:57 · answer #3 · answered by david u 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no he's not. kobe is naturally one of the best players ever, but he still lacks the brains of jordan, which enable his players to become better basketball players. Steve Kerr admitted he would be nothing without Jordan. Neither would any of the "stars" of the Bulls. I would like to argue that Nowitski should be put in that argument. He truely does it all.
2007-04-01 17:45:12 · answer #4 · answered by jasonyankees 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Uh...No...Michael Jordan is the most complete offensive player of all time...There is a also a reason Steve Kerr is not mentioned in the same breath as Jordan...He wasn't on a level with Jordan...
2007-04-01 16:54:50 · answer #5 · answered by Terry C. 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Kobe is the most complete player right now. But 10 years from now were going to be talking about LeBron. Only what 21 years old and already a top player in the NBA. He'll get offensively better and he may end up being better. Never know what'll happen. We may be talking bout O.J. Mayo. Although i seem him being a Ron Artest type of player. Great player but hard to control.
2007-04-01 17:53:43 · answer #6 · answered by fcrnnngbck25 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The most complete offensive player of all time? I think not. Can he match these stats:
- Average 50.4 points in a season. (Also 44.3 and 38.4 for second and third on the list)
- 32 games scoring over 60 points.
- 118 games scoring over 50 points.
- 7 consecutive 50 point games (also with a streak of 6 and two others with 5)
- 14 consecutive 40 point games (twice)
- Fewest games to reach 20,000 points (499; Jordan took 620)
- Fewest games to reach 25,000 points (691; Jordan took 782)
- Fewest games to reach 30,000 points (940)
- Leads the league in assists.
- 7 times led the league in scoring (shared with Jordan)
- second highest career scoring average at 30.07 (to Jordan's 30.1)
- most consecutive triple-doubles (9)
- Log a "double triple-double" - that is to have 20+ points, rebounds and assists in a single game.
Also, leads the NBA in career rebounds, career rebounding average, most rebounds in a season (and 2nd and 3rd most), most rebounds in a game. In addition, leads the NBA in minutes played with 48.5 (as well as 2nd-7th place in this category) and NEVER foul out in his career.
Until he can put up numbers close to these, Wilt Chamberlain will be the most complete offensive player of all time.
2007-04-02 00:59:13 · answer #7 · answered by BillH 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, did Steve Kerr ever play with Kobe Bryant? Exactly, lol, I win this argument.
2007-04-01 16:55:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
well kobe's 81 is better than jordan's 69...but jordan was more consistent...he averages 30 a game while kobe was i think 23 or 24...plus jordan had 10 scoring titles compared to kobe's one...
2007-04-01 21:01:12 · answer #9 · answered by intzki 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'll go with Larry Bird, Dirk Nowitzki or Steve Nash.
To me Kobe is nothing but a ball hog
2007-04-01 16:55:56 · answer #10 · answered by deadhead (Who Dat Nation) 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋