Should the NBA retire the number 23 for all teams? |
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 Sep 13 2009, 12:58 PM
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 I'm Jc  Group: Mentor Posts: 13,619 Joined: Jul 2006 Member No: 437,556  |
most people would say kobe is at his peak
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Sep 13 2009, 01:03 PM
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QUOTE(brooklyneast05 @ Sep 13 2009, 12:58 PM)  most people would say kobe is at his peak
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Sep 13 2009, 01:28 PM
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 The Resident Drunk Group: Head Staff Posts: 8,623 Joined: Nov 2007 Member No: 593,266 |
eh idk. I don't think it needs to be retired universally is what I mean. I think the race thing was taken out of context. I just think that imo yes he did do a lot. He wasn't the first legit superstar though ya know. Did he elevate the way the game is played? Of course. Here's a question though...if Lebron equals jordans accolades then should he have his number retired across the board too?
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Sep 13 2009, 01:41 PM
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If LeBron proves to be as great or better, if he pioneers new shit in the game, if he can be as good a team player as Jordan, if he can do everything Jordan did then yes.
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Sep 13 2009, 02:34 PM
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QUOTE(Buttsex @ Sep 11 2009, 09:29 PM) I don't follow the NBA, what's so special about #23? QUOTE(Buttsex @ Sep 11 2009, 09:37 PM) MJ isn't that special. Maybe retire the number for his team, but no way for all teams. reread first post |
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Sep 13 2009, 03:50 PM
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QUOTE(hi-C @ Sep 13 2009, 10:49 AM) Can you really say Kobe and Lebron are better, though? Lebron's still a rookie, comparatively speaking, and neither of them have gotten to the peak of their careers. MJ is one of the greatest, don't get me wrong, but I don't think his number should be retired for the entire league. If he had stayed retired the second time instead of messing up his legacy by being a douche during his time with the Wizards, maybe I'd feel differently. never said they was, i just given player names that could've contented for the best player title, even though i forgot to put jerry west personally, i feel his number should for various reasons. There is literally nothing he hasn't accomplished that he set himself out to do. Slam Dunk Champ, 14 time all star, defensive player of the year, 9-time all defensive team, 10-time first team, 6 rings, 5 finals MVP, 5 MVPs, highest scoring average in his career by any player and this is coming from a 2-guard not to mention everything he does that doesn't involve stats, you think when his teammates f*ck up, he doesn't bark in their ear and make sure they don't f*ck up again? or the fact that he's probably the most clutch player ever at the last seconds, free throw line dunk? he not only transcends the sport of basketball, but also as a competitor |
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Sep 13 2009, 03:59 PM
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I'm Jc Group: Mentor Posts: 13,619 Joined: Jul 2006 Member No: 437,556 |
QUOTE(serotonin @ Sep 13 2009, 01:41 PM) If LeBron proves to be as great or better, if he pioneers new shit in the game, if he can be as good a team player as Jordan, if he can do everything Jordan did then yes. |
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Nov 16 2009, 06:48 PM
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I'm Jc Group: Mentor Posts: 13,619 Joined: Jul 2006 Member No: 437,556 |
so lebron is switching his number to honor jordan and thinks everyone else should do the same.
+2 for him |
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Nov 18 2009, 04:35 AM
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phil jackson agrees
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