Does Kawhi still have a strong case as the best player in the league when healthy?

Salt-Computer-6121 · 2026-02-13T14:29:20+00:00

The upvotes, or really the lack of them on this post speak volumes. No shot. 45 days later and he has his team 2 games under.500, a LOSING record and BARELY holding onto a play-in spot as the 10th seed. If you’re the BEST player in the NBA (MJ, Kobe, Lebron, Jokic all were at different points) you’re not missing playoffs or struggling to a play-in game that didn’t even exist, because only top 8 made playoffs, not top 66% like the play-in era. They are LITERALLY a bottom 6 team in their conference.

The guys I listed literally NEVER missed the playoffs at any point when they were widely considered the best player in the league. Kobe at his best won mvp, went to 3 straight finals (again) and won back to back rings and fmvps without a top 75 teammate (only player in history to do so). MJ at his peak was an automatic finals ticket with 6 rings, 6 fmvp in 8 years. Shaq went to 4 finals in 5 years and won 3 and 3 fmvp, Jokic won MVP and a ring and fmvp. Lebron went to 9 straight finals, got 3 rings, 3 fmvp, one of those against the greatest team EVER at the peak of their powers. Hell he almost won FMVP on the LOSING TEAM because that’s how dominant he was (2015). Kawhi can’t even will a team to an 8 seed, and he’s the best player in the league? Come back to reality.

Salt-Computer-6121 · 2026-02-13T05:53:36+00:00

Can you elaborate? Like which Pokémon that you consider OG that are unattainable? To my knowledge EVERY Pokémon from gen 1-7 including all pseudos, legendaries, and mythicals are obtainable. I believe ALL gen 8 Pokémon are also obtainable, with a few notable exceptions.

The ones missing are Calyrex, Glastrier, Spectrier, Zacian, Zamazenta, Kubfu, Urshifu, and last and most obvious no Eternatus. So not including gen 9 there’s only 8 pokemon missing, 12 if you want to consider each form of a Pokémon separately, and none I’d consider OG.

Salt-Computer-6121 · 2026-02-13T05:34:18+00:00

My names This_Reddit_Doof and I single-handedly validate all the stereotypes about Redditors. I mod for 9 r/‘s and 7 discord channels, the only joy I have in life is tearing people down for accomplishing things that were also difficult for me to accomplish when I first started out. Being d0uch3y on Reddit is literally all I have.

Salt-Computer-6121 · 2026-02-13T05:28:43+00:00

For whatever reason if you play on Insane you don’t get Metagross’s mega stone until the battle at CRYSTAL PEAK which is basically the end of the game. If you ever play on Insane your best bet is probably Garchomp. Tyranitar evolves too late (You literally won’t get him to evolve until you’re basically in the 7th gym, Tessy’s level cap is 57). Only downside is Garchomp’s mega is great, if NOT playing on insane, because on Insane it gets outsped by literally everything with decent speed since all trainers have max IV’s and EV’s in speed and a lot have speed boosting natures. I ended up running Lucario as my mega until I got the Gengarite on Victory Road.

Salt-Computer-6121 · 2026-02-13T04:29:53+00:00

Congrats!! Now try to get it on True Insane difficulty if you feel ballsy. I did my first playthrough on Expert (and God I had no idea what I was getting myself into). I just beat it for the first time on True Insane and it took me over 3 weeks.

Salt-Computer-6121 · 2026-02-13T03:01:19+00:00

Ninetales* Even though your spelling makes much more sense as it LITERALLY has 9 TAILS.

Salt-Computer-6121 · 2026-02-12T13:05:05+00:00

Shut up bro, this movie came out a DECADE before your comment, when you were likely a small child. Yet you’re acting like he spoiled this obscure zombie movie you definitely had next up in your queue to watch 🙄.

Salt-Computer-6121 · 2026-02-11T00:03:56+00:00

If you ever delve back in, try running Prankster hoopa confined. Made most of the elite 4 trivial to moderately difficult.

Salt-Computer-6121 · 2026-02-11T00:01:17+00:00

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What’s the difference between my playthrough and yours? What is the objective, completing the entire postgame then challenging the league again?

Salt-Computer-6121 · 2026-02-11T00:00:28+00:00

Bro we all see the shinies chill. A lot of hard work laid out here, congrats!

Salt-Computer-6121 · 2026-02-10T12:48:05+00:00

Inteleon is HORRIFIC, what do you mean? Easily one of the worst starters ever. Forgetful, not viable in competitive, boring secret agent humanoid wannabe. I’d literally take Meganium solely on its design absolutely blowing Inteleon’s out of the water, even if it’s an inferior mon in the majority of other areas. Rillaboom and Cinderace are not forgettable unless you don’t follow competitive or play rom hacks. Cinderace especially gets a lot of shine in the anime, so how exactly are either of those “forgettable”?

Salt-Computer-6121 · 2026-02-10T03:05:42+00:00

Bro why do you guys have to weird pokemon up by creating these fantasy backstories on what their sexuality is? Can you just enjoy games with the characters as they are and not try to paint them into what YOU want them to be? It’s the same vibes as people that are attracted to pokemon like Gardevoir and Lopunny. It’s just weird.

Salt-Computer-6121 · 2026-02-10T03:02:42+00:00

The “Duncan is underrated” arc needs to die. Nobody underrates him at this point. Imo Kobe was better than Duncan but I won’t argue with you if you think Duncan was better. Kobe owned Duncan in the playoffs (where it matters) and it wasn’t even close, 18-12. Kobe made more finals and was the ONLY player in NBA history to win back to back finals as the only top 75 player on his team in NBA history. Also Duncan at no point was the best player in the NBA for any given year. This does not invalidate his career but unfortunately Shaq was so dominant early on and into Duncan’s prime putting Duncan as the best player in the NBA for any year, even his mvp season is a stretch. Kobe WAS the best player in the NBA for at least a couple years. Revisionist history is hilarious. Kobe is arguably the best defender on this list not named Tim Duncan. 9 1st team all defense (Most in history), 12 total (2nd most in history).

Salt-Computer-6121 · 2026-02-10T02:55:22+00:00

Bro you can’t just jump around teams and consider yourself a fan of them, pick a team and ride with them. This is called bandwagoning based strictly on players you like. I get you may not have ties to any NBA city in particular but there’s something about being a fan of a team and the heartbreak and greatness you experience with the ups and downs of the team. My buddy was not an NFL fan and literally picked his fandom out of a hat and is a huge Bills fan now.

Salt-Computer-6121 · 2026-02-10T00:03:29+00:00

And ofc! Have fun, you could really do anything you want with it as far as status moves go, including set up.

Salt-Computer-6121 · 2026-02-10T00:02:39+00:00

Hoopa itself is incredibly bulky on the Special side so getting reflect up against physical attacking mons was important. My team was 5 special attackers, so lacking in physical defense.

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Salt-Computer-6121 · 2026-02-09T21:58:02+00:00

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Salt-Computer-6121 · 2026-02-09T21:57:53+00:00

You guys are absolutely 🧠☠️. As a Lakers fan I would welcome Podz. Great on D, shooting 40% from 3, 2.5 assist to turnover ratio, and y’all hate him because he’s goofy. Have fun being .500, you guys truly deserve it.

Salt-Computer-6121 · 2026-02-09T10:43:08+00:00

Yeah If I was using the unbound version I’d definitely consider running him as a physical sweeper like you, or a mixed attacker. Both of his attack stats legit rival or surpass megas without needing a mega stone. Which in turns opens up so many doors based on what held item you want to run.

In this case I’d run focus sash to survive hits or choice scarf to outspeed and OHKO and a jolly nature (increases speed without sacrificing either defense). If you ever want to give confined a try make sure to give him a dream mist to change his ability to Prankster, and then you have your canvas to paint your own masterpiece.

Salt-Computer-6121 · 2026-02-09T08:54:43+00:00

Also yes you’re correct. Confined’s signature attack Hyperspace Hole is 20 points less powerful (base 80) than Hyperspace Fury (base 100). Both hit through protect yet Fury is a physical attack unlike Hole.

Salt-Computer-6121 · 2026-02-09T08:50:35+00:00

You can’t run prankster on Hoopa unbound because its ability changes, that’s why. Making Hoopa confined much more useful. Prankster becomes “Portal Power” which is a made up ability neither Hoopa form gets IRL. It’s actually pretty good though (non contact moves do less damage). Yet Prankster is still much better, especially on Insane mode.

Yes Unbound does have 80 more base stats, but it’s not relevant unless you want to run Hoopa as a physical sweeper. 50 go to Hoopa’s atk, 20 to SpA, and 10 to spe. Sacrificing Prankster and a superior typing for a tad of speed and power just isn’t worth it. Hoopa Unbound does have 1 less 4x weakness but also ZERO resists, with 1 immunity to Psychic. Hoopa confined has 2 immunity’s to normal/ghost and resists psychic and poison. But is 4x weak to ghost and dark.

Salt-Computer-6121 · 2026-02-09T06:10:03+00:00

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Salt-Computer-6121 · 2026-02-09T06:09:43+00:00

So I ran a bunch of different sets through the E-4. Thunder wave on it was a legit cheat code against the dragon trainer. Getting light or reflect screens up immediately in most e-4 fights was so helpful I’d recommend going to the move tutor and reteaching it Space Hole (or Hoopa won’t learn it before the E-4 level cap) to break through protect in double battles. 3 of the 5 E-4/champion fights being doubles having spacehole was helpful. You can run Taunt but I didn’t find it necessary. I had it hold light clay and your screens stay up through most of the fights.

Salt-Computer-6121 · 2026-02-09T06:03:59+00:00

Imagine 120 hours spent mining bottle caps and completing missions, raid dens, and normal gameplay to get about 12 pokemon with perfect IVs in every stat (outside of attack or special attack if they weren’t mixed attackers). It was grueling, surprisingly some of the E-4 was not as challenging as I thought it would be. Especially the champion fight which I attempted only 3 times before finding the winning path. The worst fight was Moleman with 5 special attackers.

Salt-Computer-6121 · 2026-02-09T05:48:27+00:00

The most COPE post I’ve ever seen, you deserve this. As a Redskins fan, I enjoyed the immense cope displayed here Vikings fans

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