July 6, 201610 yr I don't think it hurts their legacy overall. Just in the specific argument of who is he all time best. #Kobesux but he used leaving as leverage and got two more Titles and stuck with it. Jordan won 6 with out leaving. Look at Isaiah and Jordan. Each took their lumps , waited and overcame their greatest foes. Look at Barkley, Karl Malone, Stockton, Ewing as folks who never won rings and take a beating because of it.
July 6, 201610 yr Look at Barkley, Karl Malone, Stockton, Ewing as folks who never won rings and take a beating because of it. Actually, I never hear any of those guys take a beating for it because they were never in GOAT discussions, which KD can relate to.
July 6, 201610 yr Look at Barkley, Karl Malone, Stockton, Ewing as folks who never won rings and take a beating because of it. Throw in Reggie Miller to that mix too. He might only take a beating because he is an analyst though. Actually, I never hear any of those guys take a beating for it because they were never in GOAT discussions, which KD can relate to. I don't even watch much NBA anymore and I've heard them making fun of Charles Barkley quite a bit for not having one.
July 6, 201610 yr Look at Barkley, Karl Malone, Stockton, Ewing as folks who never won rings and take a beating because of it. Shoot, Wilt won two and look at the beating he takes, often being labeled as a loser!
July 6, 201610 yr Throw in Reggie Miller to that mix too. He might only take a beating because he is an analyst though. I don't even watch much NBA anymore and I've heard them making fun of Charles Barkley quite a bit for not having one. Because Chuck is on tv with guys who won rings.
July 6, 201610 yr Actually, I never hear any of those guys take a beating for it because they were never in GOAT discussions, which KD can relate to. Throw in Reggie Miller to that mix too. He might only take a beating because he is an analyst though. I don't even watch much NBA anymore and I've heard them making fun of Charles Barkley quite a bit for not having one. Shoot, Wilt won two and look at the beating he takes, often being labeled as a loser! Tim Duncan will be seen as better than all of the mainly because of his rings. I am not sold that Duncan is better than Barkley or Malone.
July 6, 201610 yr I'll disagree with this. The east has been weak since the Celtics and Pistons run ended , Lebron has had no real competition except for one year with Rose and the bulls. Lebron had a team that would or could make the NBA finals most year and he ran from the tough matchup in the finals . There is no way to spin this as Lebron being any better than Durant. They both have every right to make their decision and heck I may even make the same decision . But I do think both moves hurt their long time legacies when compared to other players for being the greatest ever. When LeBron left Boston was still the king of the East. Chicago's rise coincided with Miami's. Tim Duncan will be seen as better than all of the mainly because of his rings. I am not sold that Duncan is better than Barkley or Malone. All three are great but give me Duncan over the other two.
July 6, 201610 yr When LeBron left Boston was still the king of the East. Chicago's rise coincided with Miami's. All three are great but give me Duncan over the other two. Tim Duncan will be seen as better than all of the mainly because of his rings. I am not sold that Duncan is better than Barkley or Malone. Not to go far off subject, but I would go Duncan because of defense. We get caught up with offense, but Duncan is one of the better defenders in league history.
July 6, 201610 yr Not to go far off subject, but I would go Duncan because of defense. We get caught up with offense, but Duncan is one of the better defenders in league history. Agreed.
July 6, 201610 yr When LeBron left Boston was still the king of the East. Chicago's rise coincided with Miami's. All three are great but give me Duncan over the other two. Give me Barkley.
July 7, 201610 yr Because Chuck is on tv with guys who won rings. Exactly, so not sure how ya can say you never hear of those guys taking a beating. Barkley takes one all the time.
July 7, 201610 yr Exactly, so not sure how ya can say you never hear of those guys taking a beating. Barkley takes one all the time. One outta five? You'd think we were talking Kobe.
July 7, 201610 yr One outta five? You'd think we were talking Kobe. So throw in Reggie Miller and now we are talking 2/6. Ewing doesn't take a beating, but he's often brought up as one of the best to never win a ring. So it's mentioned somewhat frequently.
July 7, 201610 yr So throw in Reggie Miller and now we are talking 2/6. Ewing doesn't take a beating, but he's often brought up as one of the best to never win a ring. So it's mentioned somewhat frequently. Already accounted for Reggie, but I already forgot what point I was trying to make.
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