I am a yuuge Lakers fan and even I must agree Kobe is overrated. All of the teams he was on that shipped were chock full of quality role players. Kobe really wasn’t carrying anyone.
I kind of feel the same way about the '94 Rockets. Hakeem didn’t have a Scottie Pippen, but they were at least 6-7 deep with good players and they complemented him quite well (i.e., they could hit open 3s.).
I love Horry, tho. He’s definitely underrated. One of my top Lakerfan moments is when he hit that buzzer 3 against the Kings.
It’s interesting to look at the list so far and think about who had the best “supporting cast”. Kareem and Magic played together obviously. Bird had McHale and Parish, two completely legit HOFers, and DJ was elected posthumously. Jordan carried more teams than any of them, one of the things that made him the GOAT.
They will win it all again next year as well. +460 is a great price. I was telling everyone all year to bet them, and when they made the playoffs I told everyone every series to bet the dubs.
When they made the finals I couldnt believe they were only -165. I called it the opportunity of a lifetime. Boston was one of the most overrated teams Ive ever seen. 51 win team that barely came out of a weak ass east, or this Warriors dynasty? Easiest play ever.
They will repeat next year. They will be waaaaay better than they were this year. Poole, Wiseman, Kuminga and Moody are all very good young players. Throw in Curry, Thompson, Green and Wiggins and I dont even know how this is a question. Barring injury Steve Kerr and the Warriors win it all again mark my words right now.
I would not put Shaq at #4. He was definitely a dominant force, but there are so many far more skilled basketball players. I have a hard time respecting someone that much who couldn’t hit a free throw. He was just a physical specimen.
