Who has had the better overall NBA career - Kobe or Duncan?

MasterPattie · 06-17-2014, 05:45 PM

Who has had the better overall NBA career - Kobe or Duncan?

They both have 5 rings. Votes and comments appreciated.

EMD34 · 06-17-2014, 05:51 PM

Duncan has had the better career (his teams were always a lock for 50 wins), but Kobe is the better player.

Dwade3HeatC · 06-17-2014, 05:52 PM

Tough, but gotta go with kobe

hoopster3977 · 06-17-2014, 05:55 PM

Both have been ultra successful. Can't pick one.

Dwade3HeatC · 06-17-2014, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by hoopster3977

both have been ultra successful. Can't pick one.

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tajikey · 06-17-2014, 05:56 PM

Duncan, cause he didn't have to force himself on anyone to achieve star status.

hche · 06-17-2014, 05:57 PM

Their career achievements are very similar:
Kobe Duncan
Championship: 5 5
Finals MVP: 2 3
MVP: 1 2
AS: 16 14 (Kobe's AS selection for this year shouldn't count. lol.)
AS MVP: 4 1
All NBA Team: 15 (11) 14 (10) - () is 1st team
All Def Team: 12 (9) 14 (8)

Kobe - Lakers all time leading scorer. Duncan - Spurs all time leading scorer.

I can't pick. Leaning towards Kobe for a little since he is more flamboyant.

tristan20 · 06-17-2014, 06:14 PM

Duncan, players want to play with him, Kobe players want to get away from him lol

Finals MVP 3 vs 2, without a doubt Duncan.

JacobN · 06-17-2014, 06:23 PM

Duncan was the number one guy on 4 of the 5 championship teams, Kobe only was on 2.

Duncan all the way

thegoodstuff · 06-17-2014, 06:26 PM

With the numbers so close, I think Duncan has had the better career in terms being a better teammate and plays a tougher position than Kobe...to maintain his longevity with the constant banging and physical play inside is amazing especially on a seven foot frame. I just think Duncan is very professional and has never been a boat rocker or pot stirrer...just a great rock for the organization. The Spurs have never been up and down based on free agents and personnel changes, just a constant, classy force...a reflection of their leader. You can tell the type of leadership the team has by listening to the young players...Lebron said "I" or "me" ten times more than the Spurs team combined!

bdoody42 · 06-17-2014, 06:58 PM

I'm going with Duncan. They have had very similar careers award wise. Duncan to me seems like a guy who brings a team together where as Kobe seems to be like whatever or even pulling a team apart.

jr24ai3 · 06-17-2014, 07:07 PM

If it's a game 7, I'm taking Kobe. If it's over the long haul of a series, I'll take Duncan. I don't feel Duncan can win a game on his own, even though he is a well rounded player. Kobe can take over a game 7 and win it on his own.

But both had amazing careers and it was fun to watch.

exoticprince · 06-17-2014, 07:10 PM

No Shaq = Kobe 2 rings

jr24ai3 · 06-17-2014, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by exoticprince

No Shaq = Kobe 2 rings

No Kobe= Shaq 1 ring.

Dwade Collector · 06-17-2014, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by exoticprince

No Shaq = Kobe 2 rings

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Originally Posted by jr24ai3

No Kobe= Shaq 1 ring.

No Shaq + No Kobe = Duncan 8 rings

rookies · 06-17-2014, 07:22 PM

No shaq duncan with 8 rings. KObe nobody plays with Duncan did it all and wants to win takes pay cut does what a leader should. DUncan move mvps and finals mvps. Duncan leader in minutes for playoffs Duncan hasnt missed always has great teams because he leads them to be. Its not even close its Duncan.

exoticprince · 06-17-2014, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Dwade Collector

No Shaq + No Kobe = Duncan 8 rings

Lol...nice

Frankp2311 · 06-17-2014, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by EMD34

Duncan has had the better career (his teams were always a lock for 50 wins), but Kobe is the better player.

Same thoughts here.

CxG Voodoo Doll · 06-17-2014, 08:00 PM

Duncan. Consistency. Never really injured like Kobe.

17 seasons, 17 Playoff appearances.

CxG Voodoo Doll · 06-17-2014, 08:02 PM

Also, they aren't done yet. Kobe will be back and Duncan I say for at least another year, hoping for at least 2 more. That will depend on what the Spurs do next year probably.

crazymj · 06-17-2014, 08:04 PM

A little bias to ask right after Tim Duncan wins the championship and kobe with probably the worst season in his career

crazymj · 06-17-2014, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by CxG Voodoo Doll

Duncan. Consistency. Never really injured like Kobe.

17 seasons, 17 Playoff appearances.

Tim just have a better coach that will rest him 50% of the game and treat Tim like family.

GC1980 · 06-17-2014, 08:09 PM

It's close, both are spectacular and likely top 10 all time. I say Duncan by a hair. He's just steady and while his highs haven't been as brilliant as Kobe's there something to be said about his consistency. He is a steadying force for that franchise and is a class act all the way. I true great. I put him just a hair above Kobe.

As far as modern big men (2000's)he's right behind shaq.

xavieronly1 · 06-17-2014, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by crazymj

Tim just have a better coach that will rest him 50% of the game and treat Tim like family.

Who would treat kobe like a family when he tries to get you fried?

kaushikentucky · 06-17-2014, 08:11 PM

I think if Kobe was the main guy for 2 of those first 3 NBA championships this poll results would be different, but Duncan was the main guy for about 4 of his championships, Big Fundamental for the win!

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06-17-2014, 05:45 PM	#1
MasterPattie Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 8,750	Who has had the better overall NBA career - Kobe or Duncan? Who has had the better overall NBA career - Kobe or Duncan? They both have 5 rings. Votes and comments appreciated.

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EMD34 Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 4,936	Duncan has had the better career (his teams were always a lock for 50 wins), but Kobe is the better player. __________________ PC: Amen Thompson, Jalen Williams, Victor Wembanyama

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Dwade3HeatC Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 1,769	Tough, but gotta go with kobe __________________ Looking for lots

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bdoody42 Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: MD Posts: 8,346 Mainecards42 bdoody42	I'm going with Duncan. They have had very similar careers award wise. Duncan to me seems like a guy who brings a team together where as Kobe seems to be like whatever or even pulling a team apart. __________________ Looking for Celtic on card autos and Paul Pierce cards. IG-marylandcards42

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hoopster3977 Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Art's Preforming Center Posts: 3,582	Both have been ultra successful. Can't pick one.

06-17-2014, 05:56 PM	#6
tajikey Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Exeter, CA Posts: 13,203 tajikey tajikey	Duncan, cause he didn't have to force himself on anyone to achieve star status.

06-17-2014, 05:57 PM	#7
hche Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 6,302	Their career achievements are very similar: Kobe Duncan Championship: 5 5 Finals MVP: 2 3 MVP: 1 2 AS: 16 14 (Kobe's AS selection for this year shouldn't count. lol.) AS MVP: 4 1 All NBA Team: 15 (11) 14 (10) - () is 1st team All Def Team: 12 (9) 14 (8) Kobe - Lakers all time leading scorer. Duncan - Spurs all time leading scorer. I can't pick. Leaning towards Kobe for a little since he is more flamboyant.

06-17-2014, 06:14 PM	#8
tristan20 Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 12,906	Duncan, players want to play with him, Kobe players want to get away from him lol Finals MVP 3 vs 2, without a doubt Duncan.

06-17-2014, 06:23 PM	#9
JacobN Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 108 catsui!	Duncan was the number one guy on 4 of the 5 championship teams, Kobe only was on 2. Duncan all the way

06-17-2014, 06:26 PM	#10
thegoodstuff Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bassett, VA Posts: 637 thegoodstuff24055	With the numbers so close, I think Duncan has had the better career in terms being a better teammate and plays a tougher position than Kobe...to maintain his longevity with the constant banging and physical play inside is amazing especially on a seven foot frame. I just think Duncan is very professional and has never been a boat rocker or pot stirrer...just a great rock for the organization. The Spurs have never been up and down based on free agents and personnel changes, just a constant, classy force...a reflection of their leader. You can tell the type of leadership the team has by listening to the young players...Lebron said "I" or "me" ten times more than the Spurs team combined!

06-17-2014, 07:07 PM	#12
jr24ai3 Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 3,740	If it's a game 7, I'm taking Kobe. If it's over the long haul of a series, I'll take Duncan. I don't feel Duncan can win a game on his own, even though he is a well rounded player. Kobe can take over a game 7 and win it on his own. But both had amazing careers and it was fun to watch.

06-17-2014, 07:10 PM	#13
exoticprince Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 3,309	No Shaq = Kobe 2 rings

06-17-2014, 07:22 PM	#16
rookies Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Hawaii Posts: 2,107	No shaq duncan with 8 rings. KObe nobody plays with Duncan did it all and wants to win takes pay cut does what a leader should. DUncan move mvps and finals mvps. Duncan leader in minutes for playoffs Duncan hasnt missed always has great teams because he leads them to be. Its not even close its Duncan. __________________ BUYING: Lebron James Exquisite auto patch cards, preferably from 03/04, 08/09, and 09/10.

06-17-2014, 08:00 PM	#19
CxG Voodoo Doll Banned Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Go Spurs Go! Posts: 2,205	Duncan. Consistency. Never really injured like Kobe. 17 seasons, 17 Playoff appearances.

06-17-2014, 08:02 PM	#20
CxG Voodoo Doll Banned Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Go Spurs Go! Posts: 2,205	Also, they aren't done yet. Kobe will be back and Duncan I say for at least another year, hoping for at least 2 more. That will depend on what the Spurs do next year probably.

06-17-2014, 08:04 PM	#21
crazymj Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 14,011	A little bias to ask right after Tim Duncan wins the championship and kobe with probably the worst season in his career

06-17-2014, 08:09 PM	#23
GC1980 Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NYC Posts: 3,918	It's close, both are spectacular and likely top 10 all time. I say Duncan by a hair. He's just steady and while his highs haven't been as brilliant as Kobe's there something to be said about his consistency. He is a steadying force for that franchise and is a class act all the way. I true great. I put him just a hair above Kobe. As far as modern big men (2000's)he's right behind shaq.

06-17-2014, 08:11 PM	#25
kaushikentucky Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,326 mohan-enterprises1	I think if Kobe was the main guy for 2 of those first 3 NBA championships this poll results would be different, but Duncan was the main guy for about 4 of his championships, Big Fundamental for the win! __________________ IG: the_iron_shik