http://www.ocregister.com/ocr/2004/10/02/s...icle_261780.php (you have to register...don't bother, but my actual source is the ClubLakers forum ) <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Kobe Bryant figures to be a low-post threat in this new Lakers era, too. Bryant reported to training camp a year ago at 210 pounds; after this summer of weight training, he is up to an all-time high of 230.</div> In 2002-2003, Kobe was at 220 lbs...and that was the same year he had 9 consecutive games with 40+ points or more and had his best season (statistically) of his career. I wonder if this will be a good thing, or if he's gaining too much...
Well I think its a good thing cause there is no possibility he is gaining fat, more muscle never hurts.
230?!?! Wow. I remember last year him saying something about saying he wanted to get down to like 210 or 215 through training, but he just lost the weight since he didn't train. 230 might be a little too much weight to push around for what he does on the court. Hopefully he'll be around 215-220 by the time the season starts.
I would prefer 220-225, but if this is all muscle he put on then It should be awesome, especially because he will be bigger than most 2 guards now, and I stil think he will be quick and agile out there..
Anyone know how much Jordan weighed during the 90's? He definitely weighed a lot more then what Kobe did before this summer. Probably around 230 lbs..I'm pretty sure its the first step Kobe takes towards greatness. I always felt Kobe had to add a few extra pounds. 230 lbs is sweet and just about right.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting dallasdude:</div><div class="quote_post">Anyone know how much Jordan weighed during the 90's? He definitely weighed a lot more then what Kobe did before this summer. Probably around 230 lbs..I'm pretty sure its the first step Kobe takes towards greatness. I always felt Kobe had to add a few extra pounds. 230 lbs is sweet and just about right.</div> Jordan was like 200lbs in the late 80's thru the early 90's and got up to 216lbs in the mid to late 90's.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting drm2dnk:</div><div class="quote_post">He put on some weight after all the stress and drama..woopti dooo..</div> ??? The reason he put on weight is from his 6-6-6 routine. This is one player who <u>wants</u> to win. I know a handful that have nearly as much talent, yet don't wanna do anything.
I think this is a real good move by Kobe i mean when i think of the most athletic and muscle built i tihnk of Corey Maggette and i really apreciate his game and his work ethic i mean look how buff and strong he looks and hes the same height as kobe and weighs 228 which means Kobe will have a Maggette type phsych which cant be bad at all.
kobe at 230?! wow his upper body strength this season is really gonna improve a lot. this is especially important when u drive to the lane.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting yanix:</div><div class="quote_post">kobe at 230?! wow his upper body strength this season is really gonna improve a lot. this is especially important when u drive to the lane.</div>
well I think this may cause some problems,especially with his quickness also with joints etc. It puts extra pressure on your joints when you cut and can potentially lead to injuries. When you add muscle and strength you usually have to sacrifice something else..especially a 20+ pound increase in muscle.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting yanix:</div><div class="quote_post">whats so funny? </div> I got the image of KB dunking on Shaq.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Dre:</div><div class="quote_post">well I think this may cause some problems,especially with his quickness also with joints etc. It puts extra pressure on your joints when you cut and can potentially lead to injuries. When you add muscle and strength you usually have to sacrifice something else..especially a 20+ pound increase in muscle.</div> I was worried about his quickness a couple of seasons ago when he came in bulked up, but then he appeared quicker then ever. On one of the preseason laker broadcasts that season, they were saying something about him working on his "muscle twitch" (?) or something like that, I don't remember the correct terminology. But they were saying his added muscles allowed him to react faster. I'm no physiologist, so don't ask me how that works, lol... He was 220 that year I think, 230 sounds like a bit much though. There is always a chance of overdoing it, but we will just have to see.
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Originally posted by Jesseca328 I got the image of KB dunking on Shaq.</div> oh lol
