[highflyer0Participant]

I know this may seem very far-fetched but am I the only one that sees something in this kid that makes me believe he is a lot like Kobe Bryant.  Before you categorize this as just another outrageous comparison to a superstar, hear me out.

1. Same height (Glichrist has 6-11 wingspan which is probably more than Kobe)

2. Same unbelievable, unrivaled work ethic

3.  At 17, Kobe didn’t have a great jumper, Gilchrist’s hard work will get him one as well

4.  Both are extraordinary defenders

5. Same elite competitiveness, winning is everything

6.  Great character (Kobe was known as great character guy before his legal and Shaq issues)

7. Both are very smart players AS WELL as smart intellectually

8.  Both were young for class (Kobe was 17 when drafted, Gilchrist isn’t 18 until September)

9.  Both great athletes but not freakish (Gilchrist’s athleticism doesn’t stand out as much as it used to but Kobe’s vertical is 38 inches, so Gilchrist’s is most likely around there also.)

10. Both are winners (Kobe=5 rings, Gilchrist led one of best high school teams in the country,  U17 gold medal winner)

11. Solid strength but not bulky (both over 200 pounds)

12.  Both overlooked (Kobe picked 13th, Gilchrist not projected as top 5 pick YET)

You could say Kobe was more polished at the same age, but in my opinion those are a lot of similarities and I just can’t ignore them any longer.  I may sound crazy when I say this but I really think that Michael Kidd-Gilchrist has a CHANCE to be the next Kobe Bryant.

[boshjonesfordParticipant]

Probobly could say the same thing about alot of other players (Demer derozan coming out of high school ect) 

theres a lot of what ifs..and potential but hard to be as good as kobe in the next alot of players have the tools but they never pan out (gerald green…next t-mac)

I guess we will find out how good this kid can be

[boshjonesfordParticipant]

Probobly could say the same thing about alot of other players (Demer derozan coming out of high school ect) 

theres a lot of what ifs..and potential but hard to be as good as kobe in the next alot of players have the tools but they never pan out (gerald green…next t-mac)

I guess we will find out how good this kid can be

[highflyer0Participant]

I understand a lot don’t pan out, but guys like Gerald Green had no work ethic.  One of the main reasons Gilchrist has a better chance is because he has that special work ethic that you can’t teach. You make a good point though.

[highflyer0Participant]

I understand a lot don’t pan out, but guys like Gerald Green had no work ethic.  One of the main reasons Gilchrist has a better chance is because he has that special work ethic that you can’t teach. You make a good point though.

[JNixonParticipant]

I don’t see Kobe in his game. He doesn’t have the pure scoring ability or offensive talent Kobe Bryant has, and even though I can barely remember a really young Kobe, I can imagine he showed that he had the talent and potential to be a high-level franchise player and 1st-option scorer he is today. I see Gilchrist as a prototypical 2nd option at the next level at best, similar to a Scottie Pippen type.

[JNixonParticipant]

I don’t see Kobe in his game. He doesn’t have the pure scoring ability or offensive talent Kobe Bryant has, and even though I can barely remember a really young Kobe, I can imagine he showed that he had the talent and potential to be a high-level franchise player and 1st-option scorer he is today. I see Gilchrist as a prototypical 2nd option at the next level at best, similar to a Scottie Pippen type.

[highflyer0Participant]

Pippen is also a good comparison.  The main point on my post is pretty much that I don’t understand why Gilchrist isn’t rated higher as a prospect in general.  He just seems like a special talent.

[highflyer0Participant]

Pippen is also a good comparison.  The main point on my post is pretty much that I don’t understand why Gilchrist isn’t rated higher as a prospect in general.  He just seems like a special talent.

[DunksNJordans23Participant]

 I like the Pippen comparison, I saw Gilchrist play and that dudes defense on and off the ball is insane.

[DunksNJordans23Participant]

 I like the Pippen comparison, I saw Gilchrist play and that dudes defense on and off the ball is insane.

[ilike.panochasParticipant]

I see him more as Andre Iguadala with slightly a notch below Iguadala’s athleticism (Iguadala’s athleticism is on elite level). He will be a 2nd or 3rd scoring option in the NBA, I just don’t see Kobe Bryant in him at all. I would even say Evan Turner with better defensive potential.

[ilike.panochasParticipant]

I see him more as Andre Iguadala with slightly a notch below Iguadala’s athleticism (Iguadala’s athleticism is on elite level). He will be a 2nd or 3rd scoring option in the NBA, I just don’t see Kobe Bryant in him at all. I would even say Evan Turner with better defensive potential.

[JNixonParticipant]

I almost compared him to Iguodala, but he’s not that kind of passer and he’s a notch less athletic, to the point it’s noticeable.

[JNixonParticipant]

I almost compared him to Iguodala, but he’s not that kind of passer and he’s a notch less athletic, to the point it’s noticeable.

[TRC1991Participant]

i really dont like the kobe comparison…MKG is a small forward in my opinion

[TRC1991Participant]

i really dont like the kobe comparison…MKG is a small forward in my opinion

[avikeshParticipant]

I see a great player out of MKG, but Kobe just doesn’t fit. MKG’s handle I don’t think is anywhere near as good, plus the mechanics on his jump shot are god awful. He bring the ball from one side of his body to the other, it’s truly a mess and his J needs a lot of work. Kobe has always had essentially the same form, just made his J more deadly. MKG has a LOT more work to do on his J than kobe did.

Plus, kobe is a pompous ass and a cock bastard, MKG is a good all-around kid, so I’d say his character is actually higher and better than kobe’s

[avikeshParticipant]

I see a great player out of MKG, but Kobe just doesn’t fit. MKG’s handle I don’t think is anywhere near as good, plus the mechanics on his jump shot are god awful. He bring the ball from one side of his body to the other, it’s truly a mess and his J needs a lot of work. Kobe has always had essentially the same form, just made his J more deadly. MKG has a LOT more work to do on his J than kobe did.

Plus, kobe is a pompous ass and a cock bastard, MKG is a good all-around kid, so I’d say his character is actually higher and better than kobe’s

[SwatLakeCityParticipant]

You could probably say alot of things that are similar to Kobe and Mike Kidd-Gilchrist, but you could probably compare yourself as well. For example. I’m 6’1. But in no way am I the next Chris Paul. I like to pass, but in no way am I the next Chris Paul. I certainly don’t have Paul’s shooting ability, but I do have his work ethic. (Mine might even be higher) But again I am no Chris Paul. I think of myself as a smart player too, but once again I am not anything like Chris Paul. etc…

You see what I’m saying. Just because someone has the same weight, work ethic, size, and shooting ability does not mean they are the next star. Take Harrison Barnes for example. Before college everyone, and I mean everyone, compared him to Kobe. We all know how that one turned out. (He too has the work ethic that Kobe has, yet he didn’t pan out like we thought) It may just be a little premature to be calling Mike Kidd-Gilchrist the next Kobe, especially since he hasn’t played a single college game.

[SwatLakeCityParticipant]

You could probably say alot of things that are similar to Kobe and Mike Kidd-Gilchrist, but you could probably compare yourself as well. For example. I’m 6’1. But in no way am I the next Chris Paul. I like to pass, but in no way am I the next Chris Paul. I certainly don’t have Paul’s shooting ability, but I do have his work ethic. (Mine might even be higher) But again I am no Chris Paul. I think of myself as a smart player too, but once again I am not anything like Chris Paul. etc…

You see what I’m saying. Just because someone has the same weight, work ethic, size, and shooting ability does not mean they are the next star. Take Harrison Barnes for example. Before college everyone, and I mean everyone, compared him to Kobe. We all know how that one turned out. (He too has the work ethic that Kobe has, yet he didn’t pan out like we thought) It may just be a little premature to be calling Mike Kidd-Gilchrist the next Kobe, especially since he hasn’t played a single college game.

[immaletufinishbutParticipant]

I actually see iggy witten all over him

[immaletufinishbutParticipant]

I actually see iggy witten all over him

[mikeyvthedonParticipant]

1. Gilchrist is probably a bit taller and longer than Kobe, but nothing to considerable.

2. Gilchrist has a great work ethic, BUT, I have NO idea if it is comparable to Kobe’s. Truly, I do not think any player has Kobe’s work ethic.

3. He may not have had a "great jumper", but his mechanics have ALWAYS been immaculate. His form is fantastic, he keeps his elbow in and his follow through is absolute money. As a rookie, he did shoot 38% from NBA 3 point range, and while his shot became more consistent with age as it always does, he started off with incredible shooting mechanics. Not so with Mike. He has an incredibly awkward form, and shows none of the consistency in his shot that Kobe has. Truly your mechanics do not have to be perfect to become an efficient shooter, but it sure as heck helps. Gilchrist needs MUCH more work on his shot than Kobe ever did.

4. Kobe was not always an extraordinary defender, but he always showed desire. Mike does as well. Still, this is a huge generalization that does not necessarily mean they are similar in their ability to defend and who they defend. I think Mike will be much more comfortable guarding 3’s rather than 2’s, while Kobe has been very proficient at guarding either guard position. You have to love Mike’s defensive ability at this point, it is really impressive, but I think he is different from Kobe as a defender.

5. I think it is really hard to compare someone fresh out of HS to Kobe in this regard. So many of these guys won in HS, and are incredibly competitive. Mike has won, a lot, but he has not always been the focal point, where Kobe was throughout his whole HS career. Mike is a great all-around player and he provides an energy that makes others better, but is he someone that can CARRY a team? Yet to be seen in my opinion.

6. He seems like a great kid, and I do not know if he has the same personality as Kobe, who I guess is semi-introverted and not incredibly outgoing. Nonetheless, do not know what this aspect really has to do with him being like Kobe. I guess getting along with your teammates is a plus, but I think Kobe’s teammates respect him as leading by example, maybe Mike will be the same way?

7. I would leave this one alone. I have no idea how smart or "intellectual" Mike Kidd-Gilchrist is, but Kobe is incredibly smart, you could see that very early on. I do not even think you know anything backing this up, and at this point are just making things up.

8. SO. WHAT? This in NO WAY makes them similar as players.

9. Kobe is an athletic freak. Has been since he entered the league, still is. How you know his vertical is beyond me, but if he does have a 38 inch vert, that is awesome. I am guessing Mike probably has someone near there, but is he as quick and fast as Kobe? Do not think so.

10. He was on a great HS team, but he had A LOT of help. Derrick Gordon should be AWESOME for Western Kentucky and was a huge recruiting grab for them. His team is full of players who will get scholarships for playing basketball, not to mention two top rated underclassmen big men in Austin Colbert and Dakari Johnson, who would cause match-up problems for anyone they faced. Mike was great for Team USA in U-17, and his energy level was fantastic, but was he Kobe? Bradley Beal lead the team in scoring, James McAdoo put up incredibly similar statistics (and better numbers as far as steals go, not everything as far as defense, but showed he was no slouch himself) and let’s be honest, they beat the hell out of everyone they played. Had Mike not been on the team, would they still have won the Gold Medal? Tough to say, because Mike played a huge role, and his energy can turns things around at times, but I think using this as a way to compare him to Kobe is not incredibly valid. If he would have played U-19 this summer, and they finished better, than maybe that would have people thinking.

11. I think Mike is stronger than Kobe at the same age, and his strength is solid. The way they use it is completely different though. They play different positions and are different playes. Mike has nothing close to Kobe’s handle, which is another thing that seperates Kobe from everyone else. Kobe is so creative, his foot work makes him like a Michael Jackson of basketball. You honestly have no idea where he is taking the ball. You will need a lot more than height and strength to be Kobe Bryant.

12. Overlooked. That is rich. It was a different time! People had no idea how HS players would progress in the NBA, particularly wing players taken out of HS. They did not look at it the way they do now, which was that Kobe Bryant, as the best player in his HS class, was more than likely going to be a very high caliber player. If teams looked at the draft as they do now, back than, Kobe goes top 10. Maybe overlooked, but in a draft that was VERY deep in talent, like this one projects to be, not completely so. People saw Kobe as a HS player that would take a long time to develop, and might be gone by the time his at the time 3 year rookie contract was up, and I think back than, their may not have been restricted free agency. Still, Kobe went far too low, but who is to say Mike is going to go even close to as low? A Mock Draft 11 months before the draft? Mike has been considered a top 3-5 recruit most of his HS career. Do not think he is not getting love.

In closing, you give very little BASKETBALL information as to how the two are similar. Mike Kidd-Gilchrist is a tremendous young talent, and I really do love his energy. He has an ability to make others better, and I project him as becoming a fantastic defensive 3 man. However, I see very little evidence, other than his height and weight, of similarity with Kobe Bryant. His game is incredibly different and I do not think he has the same fundamental abilities as Kobe. His ability to create shots for himself is very limited, and while I love his desire on defense, I am not sure he is the Scottie Pippen type of player everyone seems to slate him as. He is not a point forward, he is more of a slasher, and he more than likely will always be known for his defensive abilities as opposed to offense. It is hard to find a great comparison for him, but I think he could turn into a more perimeter oriented version of Gerald Wallace. But, I think the Kobe comparisons, for anyone at this point, are WAY off, and way too much expectation to put on someone who more than likely will not be the focal point of his own college team next year.

[mikeyvthedonParticipant]

1. Gilchrist is probably a bit taller and longer than Kobe, but nothing to considerable.

2. Gilchrist has a great work ethic, BUT, I have NO idea if it is comparable to Kobe’s. Truly, I do not think any player has Kobe’s work ethic.

3. He may not have had a "great jumper", but his mechanics have ALWAYS been immaculate. His form is fantastic, he keeps his elbow in and his follow through is absolute money. As a rookie, he did shoot 38% from NBA 3 point range, and while his shot became more consistent with age as it always does, he started off with incredible shooting mechanics. Not so with Mike. He has an incredibly awkward form, and shows none of the consistency in his shot that Kobe has. Truly your mechanics do not have to be perfect to become an efficient shooter, but it sure as heck helps. Gilchrist needs MUCH more work on his shot than Kobe ever did.

4. Kobe was not always an extraordinary defender, but he always showed desire. Mike does as well. Still, this is a huge generalization that does not necessarily mean they are similar in their ability to defend and who they defend. I think Mike will be much more comfortable guarding 3’s rather than 2’s, while Kobe has been very proficient at guarding either guard position. You have to love Mike’s defensive ability at this point, it is really impressive, but I think he is different from Kobe as a defender.

5. I think it is really hard to compare someone fresh out of HS to Kobe in this regard. So many of these guys won in HS, and are incredibly competitive. Mike has won, a lot, but he has not always been the focal point, where Kobe was throughout his whole HS career. Mike is a great all-around player and he provides an energy that makes others better, but is he someone that can CARRY a team? Yet to be seen in my opinion.

6. He seems like a great kid, and I do not know if he has the same personality as Kobe, who I guess is semi-introverted and not incredibly outgoing. Nonetheless, do not know what this aspect really has to do with him being like Kobe. I guess getting along with your teammates is a plus, but I think Kobe’s teammates respect him as leading by example, maybe Mike will be the same way?

7. I would leave this one alone. I have no idea how smart or "intellectual" Mike Kidd-Gilchrist is, but Kobe is incredibly smart, you could see that very early on. I do not even think you know anything backing this up, and at this point are just making things up.

8. SO. WHAT? This in NO WAY makes them similar as players.

9. Kobe is an athletic freak. Has been since he entered the league, still is. How you know his vertical is beyond me, but if he does have a 38 inch vert, that is awesome. I am guessing Mike probably has someone near there, but is he as quick and fast as Kobe? Do not think so.

10. He was on a great HS team, but he had A LOT of help. Derrick Gordon should be AWESOME for Western Kentucky and was a huge recruiting grab for them. His team is full of players who will get scholarships for playing basketball, not to mention two top rated underclassmen big men in Austin Colbert and Dakari Johnson, who would cause match-up problems for anyone they faced. Mike was great for Team USA in U-17, and his energy level was fantastic, but was he Kobe? Bradley Beal lead the team in scoring, James McAdoo put up incredibly similar statistics (and better numbers as far as steals go, not everything as far as defense, but showed he was no slouch himself) and let’s be honest, they beat the hell out of everyone they played. Had Mike not been on the team, would they still have won the Gold Medal? Tough to say, because Mike played a huge role, and his energy can turns things around at times, but I think using this as a way to compare him to Kobe is not incredibly valid. If he would have played U-19 this summer, and they finished better, than maybe that would have people thinking.

11. I think Mike is stronger than Kobe at the same age, and his strength is solid. The way they use it is completely different though. They play different positions and are different playes. Mike has nothing close to Kobe’s handle, which is another thing that seperates Kobe from everyone else. Kobe is so creative, his foot work makes him like a Michael Jackson of basketball. You honestly have no idea where he is taking the ball. You will need a lot more than height and strength to be Kobe Bryant.

12. Overlooked. That is rich. It was a different time! People had no idea how HS players would progress in the NBA, particularly wing players taken out of HS. They did not look at it the way they do now, which was that Kobe Bryant, as the best player in his HS class, was more than likely going to be a very high caliber player. If teams looked at the draft as they do now, back than, Kobe goes top 10. Maybe overlooked, but in a draft that was VERY deep in talent, like this one projects to be, not completely so. People saw Kobe as a HS player that would take a long time to develop, and might be gone by the time his at the time 3 year rookie contract was up, and I think back than, their may not have been restricted free agency. Still, Kobe went far too low, but who is to say Mike is going to go even close to as low? A Mock Draft 11 months before the draft? Mike has been considered a top 3-5 recruit most of his HS career. Do not think he is not getting love.

In closing, you give very little BASKETBALL information as to how the two are similar. Mike Kidd-Gilchrist is a tremendous young talent, and I really do love his energy. He has an ability to make others better, and I project him as becoming a fantastic defensive 3 man. However, I see very little evidence, other than his height and weight, of similarity with Kobe Bryant. His game is incredibly different and I do not think he has the same fundamental abilities as Kobe. His ability to create shots for himself is very limited, and while I love his desire on defense, I am not sure he is the Scottie Pippen type of player everyone seems to slate him as. He is not a point forward, he is more of a slasher, and he more than likely will always be known for his defensive abilities as opposed to offense. It is hard to find a great comparison for him, but I think he could turn into a more perimeter oriented version of Gerald Wallace. But, I think the Kobe comparisons, for anyone at this point, are WAY off, and way too much expectation to put on someone who more than likely will not be the focal point of his own college team next year.

[HobbyOGParticipant]

Bad comparison…He will play SF in the NBA not SG..

[HobbyOGParticipant]

Bad comparison…He will play SF in the NBA not SG..

[hiphopismylifeParticipant]

Kobe always had a one on one, "superstar" type of game that Gilchrist doesn’t. That is not a good comparison. He’s a team, fit-in kind of guy. Pippen is a better comparison but I personally see Gerald Wallace/ Shawn Marion in his game. I think because of his motor he could be an elite rebounder on the wing like those two. Also, like those two his game is not pretty but he is still effective. He could be a special defender and rebounder, but hes got a ways to go with his offensive game.

[hiphopismylifeParticipant]

Kobe always had a one on one, "superstar" type of game that Gilchrist doesn’t. That is not a good comparison. He’s a team, fit-in kind of guy. Pippen is a better comparison but I personally see Gerald Wallace/ Shawn Marion in his game. I think because of his motor he could be an elite rebounder on the wing like those two. Also, like those two his game is not pretty but he is still effective. He could be a special defender and rebounder, but hes got a ways to go with his offensive game.

[MkadozaParticipant]

 Heres a scouting report I found on Kobe entering the league.

"I played against and watched Kobe Bryant at Lower Merion and in summer leagues so I might know a little. Strengths- Kobe’s number one stregth is his maturity. He is a lot more mature than a lot of the college players and some NBA players as well. This is a huge asset because he isn’t going into this without thinking like some people might think. Extremely intelligent player and student. Sees the floor very well because of his height and is an excellent finisher. Knows the game of basketball and what needs to be done to win (won the state championships without his point guard and top outside shooter). Is a true leader who often dominated games with triple teams most of the time. Can hit from three with accuracy (good %). Fierce competitor with a lot of determination. Played all 5 positions in high school so he can also work down low. Has perfected the turn around fall-away jumper (Jordan’s tradmark) A lot of people think he doesn’t like to lift to bulk up but he’ll do whatever it takes to make it in the league.

Weaknesses- True, he is 17 (close to 18) which is huge but as his dad said "he’s 17 going on 25". Has questionable ballhandling skills (to be a projected point guard). May not be ready for the rigors of the NBA life and does not have the body for it right now (although his father, ex-nba player, will be with him most of the time). Does not have a true position. Played all 5 in high school and didn’t perfect any one of the five. Is very good at all 5 but not great. I project him just as everyone else going no lower than 12 or so and I wouldn’t be suprised if he goes much higher. Don’t everyone jump on me at once who read this but I read that the 76ers might be intersted in keeping him home. He practiced with them in the summer and they loved him. Even said they would draft him when he came out.

General Info:

             Led his team to the state championship, while
             averaging 30 ppg. He's currently 17 years old.
Comments:
             Has been compared to Grant Hill, but some scouts
             feel he doesn't have the ballhandling and shooting
             skills to be an effective guard.

Remember, Ray Allen was CLEARLY the better prospect at the time because of his offensive
polish. Kobe had to develop, but his intangibles and work ethic took him there.

We cant claim anything about a player as talented and mature as MKG. He will show us who he'll become soon enough.

 

 

[MkadozaParticipant]

 Heres a scouting report I found on Kobe entering the league.

"I played against and watched Kobe Bryant at Lower Merion and in summer leagues so I might know a little. Strengths- Kobe’s number one stregth is his maturity. He is a lot more mature than a lot of the college players and some NBA players as well. This is a huge asset because he isn’t going into this without thinking like some people might think. Extremely intelligent player and student. Sees the floor very well because of his height and is an excellent finisher. Knows the game of basketball and what needs to be done to win (won the state championships without his point guard and top outside shooter). Is a true leader who often dominated games with triple teams most of the time. Can hit from three with accuracy (good %). Fierce competitor with a lot of determination. Played all 5 positions in high school so he can also work down low. Has perfected the turn around fall-away jumper (Jordan’s tradmark) A lot of people think he doesn’t like to lift to bulk up but he’ll do whatever it takes to make it in the league.

Weaknesses- True, he is 17 (close to 18) which is huge but as his dad said "he’s 17 going on 25". Has questionable ballhandling skills (to be a projected point guard). May not be ready for the rigors of the NBA life and does not have the body for it right now (although his father, ex-nba player, will be with him most of the time). Does not have a true position. Played all 5 in high school and didn’t perfect any one of the five. Is very good at all 5 but not great. I project him just as everyone else going no lower than 12 or so and I wouldn’t be suprised if he goes much higher. Don’t everyone jump on me at once who read this but I read that the 76ers might be intersted in keeping him home. He practiced with them in the summer and they loved him. Even said they would draft him when he came out.

General Info:

             Led his team to the state championship, while
             averaging 30 ppg. He's currently 17 years old.
Comments:
             Has been compared to Grant Hill, but some scouts
             feel he doesn't have the ballhandling and shooting
             skills to be an effective guard.

Remember, Ray Allen was CLEARLY the better prospect at the time because of his offensive
polish. Kobe had to develop, but his intangibles and work ethic took him there.

We cant claim anything about a player as talented and mature as MKG. He will show us who he'll become soon enough.

 

 

[PureshooterParticipant]

He looks more like Aminu to me.  Runs the floor, great quickness, very long, decent but not great leaping ability, good finisher, suspect jumper.

[PureshooterParticipant]

He looks more like Aminu to me.  Runs the floor, great quickness, very long, decent but not great leaping ability, good finisher, suspect jumper.

[cward23Participant]

You could say that about alot good players coming out of H.S at obe’s height. He can score just as well as kobe at the H.S level but he ddoes’t have the same score’s mentality that kobe had. Gilchrist has the ” ill do whatever it takes to win” Kobe had the” ill do all the scoring it takes to win”

[cward23Participant]

You could say that about alot good players coming out of H.S at obe’s height. He can score just as well as kobe at the H.S level but he ddoes’t have the same score’s mentality that kobe had. Gilchrist has the ” ill do whatever it takes to win” Kobe had the” ill do all the scoring it takes to win”

[cward23Participant]

Gilchrist has more than just decent leaping ability

[cward23Participant]

Gilchrist has more than just decent leaping ability

[kobyzParticipant]

i think kidd-Gilchrist will be better than Iguodala, i think kidd-Gilchrist has less passing skill but has the better overall competitiveness and basketball mindset…

[kobyzParticipant]

i think kidd-Gilchrist will be better than Iguodala, i think kidd-Gilchrist has less passing skill but has the better overall competitiveness and basketball mindset…

[kobyzParticipant]

my comparison for him: Josh Howard meets Shawn Marion

[kobyzParticipant]

my comparison for him: Josh Howard meets Shawn Marion

[Pac-12Participant]

Kobe was better at that level (seen him and played against him in SC tournament in 95-96)

Kobe could handle the ball much better and was a better shooter as well as a better one on one player. You can’t compare just anyone his height to him. Gereld Green didnt have the handles nor the motor to dominate like Kobe.

I agreethey are wired differently though, obe is more of a killer and Gilchrist is more of a “theres no I in team” But he is capable of scoring alot when he needs to

[Pac-12Participant]

Kobe was better at that level (seen him and played against him in SC tournament in 95-96)

Kobe could handle the ball much better and was a better shooter as well as a better one on one player. You can’t compare just anyone his height to him. Gereld Green didnt have the handles nor the motor to dominate like Kobe.

I agreethey are wired differently though, obe is more of a killer and Gilchrist is more of a “theres no I in team” But he is capable of scoring alot when he needs to

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