Fun Fact:
In the 2009-2010 season, Kobe Bryant hit a total of 7 Game Winners in the regular season. The most in a single season in history.
Had he not hit those shots, the Lakers would have been the 8th seed instead of the 1st in that Western Conference.
@apexrevenue@LAClippersFilm During his peak Kobe had the worst supporting cast of the bunch, played during the worst spaced era, and lived off of a tough shot diet. All of these facts deflate his midrange%, put in the environment that these other names had his results would be on par if not better.
@apexrevenue@LAClippersFilm There is nuance needed to understanding any raw data. Luke Kenard has the highest 3pt % this year but no one is calling him the best shooter in the league, context matters. Acknowledging the environment Kobe had to create these shots in is important.
@apexrevenue@LAClippersFilm This will naturally drag down his raw efficiency numbers. Kobe’s footwork, tough shot making, post craftiness, and off the dribble midrange game is only on par with Jordan, maybe shai, and maybe kawhi.
@apexrevenue@LAClippersFilm Let’s take the numbers with some context. Firstly from 13-16 was post Achilles tear and past his peak, making that his point of comparison is bad faith. Secondly Kobe in his peak had the worst combination of supporting cast and spacing among these comparisons (1/2)