Funny how things come a full circle. I remember when Bill Simmons was saying F Jalen Green now he’s glazing him 😂. Nice to see him get his praise though
renzuit
Fuck bill simmons
WuziMuzik
Players usually have player comparisons because their really is similarities, emulation, or continuation of styles. Partially because of legacy, partially because of limitations of reality. So yes Jalen’s comp is and has been Kobe, and other players he gets compared to are in that same vain.
And similarly the overemphasizing and misuse of stats and analytics has hurt their reputations. Numbers are manipulatable. Without proper context and understanding they can be useless, or worse misleading. I hated the Lakers and didn’t like it but Kobe was legitimately the best player on earth in his era. And he doesn’t get the respect he deserves because his efficiency. But that is one of those areas where the numbers don’t matter compared to the context of the actual games.
With Jalen the context has been that he came in needing to improve stuff that isn’t really statistical. Strength, having to learn the fundamentals, had to improve his shot selection, off ball play, and so much more. Especially a lot of stuff casual fans don’t care about. And with the current state of impatience, everyone wants players to be finished products right away. Really it will still be years before these young guys reach their primes, and only then will we actually know just how good they will be. As fans we just need to enjoy their growth, because like a plant it is a slow process you have to pay attention to, to really keep track of.
AdmirableRise3758
Every lakers “fan” is coming for his head after this one lol
Sweetest_Noise
“What kind of move or shot doesn’t he have?”
A pull out.
Also, fuck Simmons with a cactus.
shameless_chicken
Lmao Bill has gotta be one of his biggest haters. I feel bad for Jalen he can’t win. Either he plays well and people start talking about Kobe or he slumps and people call him a bust. Just leave him alone
AggieBoy2023
I don’t think Jalen plays anything like Kobe besides that they’re both superhuman athletes
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Funny how things come a full circle. I remember when Bill Simmons was saying F Jalen Green now he’s glazing him 😂. Nice to see him get his praise though
Fuck bill simmons
Players usually have player comparisons because their really is similarities, emulation, or continuation of styles. Partially because of legacy, partially because of limitations of reality. So yes Jalen’s comp is and has been Kobe, and other players he gets compared to are in that same vain.
And similarly the overemphasizing and misuse of stats and analytics has hurt their reputations. Numbers are manipulatable. Without proper context and understanding they can be useless, or worse misleading. I hated the Lakers and didn’t like it but Kobe was legitimately the best player on earth in his era. And he doesn’t get the respect he deserves because his efficiency. But that is one of those areas where the numbers don’t matter compared to the context of the actual games.
With Jalen the context has been that he came in needing to improve stuff that isn’t really statistical. Strength, having to learn the fundamentals, had to improve his shot selection, off ball play, and so much more. Especially a lot of stuff casual fans don’t care about. And with the current state of impatience, everyone wants players to be finished products right away. Really it will still be years before these young guys reach their primes, and only then will we actually know just how good they will be. As fans we just need to enjoy their growth, because like a plant it is a slow process you have to pay attention to, to really keep track of.
Every lakers “fan” is coming for his head after this one lol
“What kind of move or shot doesn’t he have?”
A pull out.
Also, fuck Simmons with a cactus.
Lmao Bill has gotta be one of his biggest haters. I feel bad for Jalen he can’t win. Either he plays well and people start talking about Kobe or he slumps and people call him a bust. Just leave him alone
I don’t think Jalen plays anything like Kobe besides that they’re both superhuman athletes