Quote:Kobe's PPG average was very similar from 1999-2002 as it was between 2008-2010. They also essentially averaged the same amount of points during 1999-2002, so I am not sure where you get this idea from that Shaq was way better thank Kobe. Shaq also only averaged about 3 assists per game during his time with the Lakers, so it's not like he was a great passing big man once the double team came. Also, he was a huge liability at the free throw line his entire career.


So, you say "The answer is Shaq every time". I don't agree with you, and neither do the stats.

Kind of a pointless argument because they both needed each other with Kobe to close out games and Shaq to dominate in the finals but if you want to use stats we can.


Shaq 2000 finals stats: 38 points 16.7 rebounds 2.3 assists and 2.7 blocks


Shaq 2001 finals stats: 33 points 15.8 rebounds 4.8 assists 3.4 blocks


Shaq 2002 finals stats: 36 points 12.3 rebounds 3.8 assists 2.8 blocks.


One of the most dominant stretches in NBA history by Shaq,he needed Kobe at times to close out games or beat the Pacers,and Kobe got better each year but Shaq was the best player in the league during those years.

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