Teague: Kobe entered the defense 12 times but his defense is not that strong. He took the first place in Tony Allen

Basketball 12:55am, 10 July 2025 95

Recently, former NBA player Jeff Teague talked about Kobe on the "Club 520" podcast.

Tiger said: "When you are selected for the best defensive team 2 or 3 times, they will always choose you. Kobe was selected for the best defensive team 12 times. I have played against Kobe, and his defense is not that way. Maybe he has excellent defense in the first 4 or 5 rounds, but it will not be like that afterwards. Pierce and Joe Johnson have both exploded in front of him. Maybe he is also very focused on defense, but that only a few seasons. Tony Allen is the real defender. Kobe has taken 40 times. Do you think he can still defend that way? So the Lakers will find Artest.

" 12 times were selected for the best defensive team, I don't know if this is right. I don't just say that he can't defend, but a team of the best defensive team means locking the opponent. Gary Payton means defense, his name is Gloves, see how many times Tony Allen has the best defensive team, Kobe has taken some of Tony Allen's first-team roster. ”

Kobe was selected into the NBA's All-Defensive Team 12 times (9 times in one team and three times in the second team), while Tony Allen 6 times (3 times in one team and three times in the second team).

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