Robertop1996

Why has Kobe Bryant dropped off and declined so much, and so quickly? He isn't even anywhere near the player he once was, and it isn't close. He used to be a great player, and one of the best, and now is just a washed up bum. Why did he declined, and more importantly why did it happen so quickly compared to other players?

By other players I mean look at Lebron James, Carmelo Anthony, and Kevin Durant. All 3 of them are still playing at a high level with not 1 sign of slowing down or declining. Kobe has somewhat lost my respect because he wasn't able to stay on top with some of the other stud perimeter players like these guys. Is it as simple as Kobe just didn't work as hard as those guys I just named?

Looking back at the 2013 NBA Finals what went wrong for the San Antonio Spurs? Why were they not able to win, and what cost them?

I have a question about the Patriots defense. When they were winning superbowls back in 2001-2002, 2003-04, 2004-05 was the Patriots defense back then better than what it currently is now, and has been the past few seasons?

I wasn't really watching football that closely back then so I don't remember much. But was their defense a lot better than than now? And if so, how much better was it?

I really don't remember much about guys like Tedi Bruschi, Mike Vrabel, Rodney Harrison, Ty Law, Willie McGinnest, Richard Seymour, and all those guys on the defense.

Let's say the Patriots replaced Tom Brady with current Russell Wilson as their QB, how much better do you think they'd be?

Brady has time in and time out failed on the Patriots in the playoffs! He is incapable of winning in the playoffs, and its pretty obvious that he will never have any postseason success.

However Wilson has changed the entire Seattle franchise around in just 2 years!!! That's crazy! He's already led the Seahawks to the best record in the NFC, and the Superbowl!

If he was the Patriots QB do you think they would have won the Superbowl this year?

As soon as the Seahawks replaced Matt Hasselback with Wilson they became REALLy good. Could you imagine Wilson in New England with Belichick? I feel like they would have been the best team in the AFC if he was their QB.

And yes I honestly feel Wilson is a better overall QB than Brady. Why else would he have his team in the Superbowl in just his SECOND year, while Brady get's eliminated EVERY year?

Why was Tom Brady so bas this season? He only threw for 25 touchdown passes, and had 11 INTs. Those aren't Brady numbers, what happened? Also what the heck happened to Brady's arm? He doesn't throw the deep ball anymore! Remember in 2007 how many touchdowns the Patriots got just from the deep ball?! I really like Brady, but this year was frustrating watching him play!

Can he ever have a good season again??? Is he washed up?

Why is it that every team in the NBA has to go through some tough years, and rebuilding years except Miami? They're the only team in the league that's just good every year.

Other teams that won titles eventually had their run ended, but not Miami. The Lakers were eventually beaten after winning 3 in a row from 00-02, and again in 2011. The Pistons had their run stopped in the mid 2000s, the Spurs as well. But that hasn't happened to Miami yet.

Also nothing bad ever happens to them. Why is this? They've been fortunate to not have a season ending injury like some teams have dealt with. Even last year in the finals when things looked bad for them in game 6, they got lucky the Spurs missed FTs.

Just once i wish the ball didn't bounce their way. I want them to understand what other teams have to go through when they don't always have success.

What happened to this guy? He used to be a really good quarterback.

His number today: 18/38, 197 yards, 0 TDs, 1 INT

He single handledly cost the Patriots the game by how bad he played. He isn't playing like the same Tom Brady that he used to be.

Look at how amazing Tony Romo was today! Brady could never have a performance like that. What happened to him? And is it officially time for him to retire/and or be benched?

What happened to this guy? He used to be a really good quarterback.

His number today: 18/38, 197 yards, 0 TDs, 1 INT

He single handledly cost the Patriots the game by how bad he played. He isn't playing like the same Tom Brady that he used to be.

Look at how amazing Tony Romo was today! Brady could never have a performance like that. What happened to him? And is it officially time for him to retire/and or be benched?

Could someone explain why good things happen to almost every team except the Lakers?

Think about it: Chris Paul trade was revoked

Dwight Howard left, Kobe Bryant got injured, they're been really bad for 3 years, they don't have a star PG like other teams.

Great things happen to the heat, thunder, spurs, paces, nets, Knicks, warriors, clippers.

Can you honestly name One time in recent years where the ball bounced the Lakers way? A time where good fortune and good luck went their way?!

Cause I can't

Between Chris Bosh Right Now! Or Kevin Garnett in his prime like the mid 2000s, who would you rather have as your power forward?

Before I begin let me say I am not trying to be racist or anything.

However I noticed a lot of African American athletes, especially in the NBA dress, and present themselves so flashy.

Either they dress REALLY weird, and stupid just to establish attention (Russell Westbrook, Dwyane Wade), or they wear HUGE gold chain necklaces, and jewelry, or they just try to look and act like a rap star (allen iverson).

The reason I say african american is cause white superstars usually aren't like that. Steve Nash, John Stockton, Larry Bird, Tim Duncan, Tony Parker etc.. all seem like normal ordinary people.

However, a lot of the african american athletes seem like they wanna stand out and be really flashy. Not all of course, but a decent amount.

Also I noticed a lot of athletes hang out with other rap stars, hip hop stars. Like Kevin Durant signed with Jayz's company for something, and I heard Drake tried to celebrate with the Miami Heat last night. Its like they are all one.

I'm just curious as to why?

The 1996 draft is regarded as one of the best drafts ever. I think its safe to say Allen Iverson, Ray Allen, Kobe Bryant, and Steve Nash are the 4 best players from the draft. Is Ray the best player from that draft when its all said and done?

He has the attitude, and leadership, championships, and the ability to still be playing over Iverson

He has the championships, longevity, clutchness, and defense over Steve Nash

He has the longevity over Kobe Bryant. Still dominating as of right now in the finals, and still playing. Also for a guy at his age Allen doesn't look like he's aged at all.

What do you think?

Do you think Chris Bosh is a better power forward, than both Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett?

Do you think at least 1 player in the league has smoked weed before, or smoked weed in the offseason

How is he so good at this age? its amazing

20 points, 14 rebounds, 4 blocks against the defending champs/best team in the league on the road. Not bad for an old guy

This guy is a 6'11 PF, and he plays like a 6'4 SG!! Instead of shooting 3's, he needs to get his butt on the block and post up like a real PF Should! I don't understand why he keeps shooting outside shots, and 3's! The Heat have enough 3 point shooter as it is

Anyone know how Magic ended up getting HIV? Also why can't you still play in the NBA if you have it? Isn't that why he retired?

So last week I asked a question on here about why Dwayne wade and Kobe Bryant have slowed down so much, and a lot of people responded by saying Kobe is still great and hasn't slowed down.

How do people think Kobe Bryant is still a great player? Go watch him on youtube from 2003-2009 and watch him now. I guarantee you he isn't even close to what he was. He isn't good enough to be the best player on a team anymore, I don't care what anyone says, Kobe isn't the player he used to be! He has come down A LOT

No disrespect to Hibbert but I doubt he is really this good, and I think he's playing A LOT better than he really is. Didn't he average something like 13-14points and 8 rebounds in the regular season?

Now he's averaging over 20 points and 10 rebounds in this series, and is a monster on defense. I feel like Miami is making him look better than he really is.

BQ: What would Prime Shaq average against this current Heat team in a 7 game series?