One of those debates where either answer is acceptable
I got Kobe because Tim never had to endure years with terrible teams like Kobe did in 05-07, yet Kobe’s career is still basically on par with his. Not to mention Kobe has a winning record against him in the playoffs, including the 08 series without Shaq where Kobe absolutely torched him and the Spurs. It’s close, and I wouldn’t be mad at anyone saying Tim, but yeah give me Kobe.
Duncan thrived off the big man era. But it’s Kobe who dominated through his years of playing.
Without question. It's Duncan. It was his Era. Never won less than 50 games in a full season. Kobe had more Flash, but he's at worst a top 5/6 player..IMO
Career is easily Duncan never missed the playoffs, championship in his second year, same amount of rings, more fmvps, more reg szn mvp, plenty longevity and didn’t get much hate
If you're looking at consistency and record, it's Duncan. If you're looking at the narrative and who faced more adversity, it's Kobe.
Kobe was a 9-time first team all defensive team selection. Most all time. Timmy was 8. But Timmy has more total defensive teams.
Duncan by far. Love Kobe, RIP. Duncan had a better career.
Kobe is a legend and that’s forever…people under 30yrs old have never heard of Tim Duncan his career memories are faded away just like all the other Hall of Famers people have forgotten about…so the correct answer is Kobe!!!
Tim Duncan vs Kobe Bryant career championships: tied finals mvps: Duncan MVPs: Duncan 1st teams: Kobe all-nba totals: Tied 1st defense: Kobe all-nba defense: Duncan all-stars: Kobe all-star MVPs: Kobe gold medals: Kobe Winning %: Duncan Postseason: Duncan rings won w/o all-star teammate: Tied greatest of their position: Duncan edge goes to Tim Duncan
The only case for Duncan is “never missed the playoffs”. That’s literally it. Which is so goofy. Kobe had awful teams 25% of his career. Duncan had great teams 100% of his career. And since when do we grade players based on their TEAMS floor?😂 Kobe vs Duncan is the silliest debate that has arisen out of nowhere over the last few years.
Duncan had a better "career" in totality. I would say Bryant reached a higher peak and off the court its not close in terms of impact and fan love
Duncan for sure. People forget how terrible those last years were for Kobe.
Me, as a low key guy, i would have preferred duncans career, same coach, same core, just won, small market, no drama, no headaches. I once saw duncan in a grocery store and he walked around like a normal person, a 6-10 normal person. Kobe was a superstar, everyone wanted a piece, tons of drama playing for the lakers and being their #1
Respect to Duncan, but I got Kobe. Kobe was an icon before he passed and still is afterwards. I’m going Kobe.
Tim Duncan won a championship as a rookie and was finals mvp as a rookie, therefore it's Tim Duncan
Duncan- Better career Kobe- Better player
Kobe easily. Man came close to 3-peating twice like MJ. He’s an icon. There were people balling up paper in office cubicles yelling “Kobeee” before shooting at the waste basket. Not “Duncannn”. Stop playing.
I'll hear a Kobe argument, but to me it's Tim pretty easy. I got Tim 5, damn near 4th and Kobe 7th or 8th.
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