Spring Break
Is Kobe Better Than Jordan?
John Frascella
Issue date: 3/5/08 Section: Sports
You also can not forget about Bryant's 81-point game against the Raptors in 2006, which is second only to Wilt Chamberlain's legendary 100-point performance. Jordan's career high was 69 points, and that game went into overtime.
Bryant is also one of two players in NBA history to score 50 or more points in four consecutive games. Jordan was not the other.
All of these statistics and achievements make for interesting debate, but sometimes it's not about numbers.
Bryant is stronger and has better length than Jordan. Bryant has more consistent range on his jumper and is a far superior three-point shooter than Jordan.
But Jordan was quicker. Jordan was more creative and mesmerizing around the rim.
That is why this debate will probably never end. They will always be a response. Jordan and Bryant have an endless number of skills and accolades. It is extremely difficult to argue against either of them.
How to sum it all up?
Well, in another realm, Jay-Z once said in reference to Biggie Smalls: "If I ain't better than Big, I'm the closest one."
If Bryant's not better than Michael, he's pretty damn close.
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Bryant is also one of two players in NBA history to score 50 or more points in four consecutive games. Jordan was not the other.
All of these statistics and achievements make for interesting debate, but sometimes it's not about numbers.
Bryant is stronger and has better length than Jordan. Bryant has more consistent range on his jumper and is a far superior three-point shooter than Jordan.
But Jordan was quicker. Jordan was more creative and mesmerizing around the rim.
That is why this debate will probably never end. They will always be a response. Jordan and Bryant have an endless number of skills and accolades. It is extremely difficult to argue against either of them.
How to sum it all up?
Well, in another realm, Jay-Z once said in reference to Biggie Smalls: "If I ain't better than Big, I'm the closest one."
If Bryant's not better than Michael, he's pretty damn close.
John Frascella's column
runs every Wednesday.
He can be contacted at
John.Frascella@UConn.edu.
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Moe
posted 3/05/08 @ 1:40 PM EST
While I have no doubt in my mind that Kobe Bryant is an amazing player, I do not feel that he can be considered the Greatest Basketball player of all time. (Continued…)
wins
posted 3/06/08 @ 3:11 PM EST
In terms of skills I think Kobe is better but you will never be able to compare Kobe to Jordan because without Jordan there is no Kobe. Jordan invented moves which Kobe copied and perfected. (Continued…)
dylan
posted 5/29/08 @ 1:29 AM EST
dude, kobe is the best right now but u just cant compare them because of their ages, kobe is playing against better compotition than jordan ever did because of all the athleticim and height in the nba right now. (Continued…)
Eric
posted 6/02/08 @ 1:47 PM EST
Dude,
Where do you get off saying Kobe was stronger? Please!! Aks Grant Hill about that one, that was one of the things that he said truly surprised him was how strong Jordan was. (Continued…)
mike
posted 6/18/08 @ 9:30 PM EST
kobe bryant is the best player in the world right now. kobe does all the work to carry his team to finals and he doesnt get help. who does he have that can be compared to pippen. (Continued…)
the k man
posted 6/21/08 @ 12:25 AM EST
um no Kobe sucks my left nut. Jordan is the best player ever and nobody can change that. and mike, he has Paul Gasol dumb shit.
ARCHIE
posted 9/06/08 @ 3:26 AM EST
JORDAN is the BEST PLAYER of all time.. No one can ever be like him...> he is THE ONLY 1..........
u me y
posted 5/11/09 @ 9:42 PM EST
Jordan is a trash and also kobe shots more 3 points shot than Jordan ever did don't forget that lebron is also a piece of [expletive removed by administrator] dont ever forget that in your life
Tree
posted 6/08/09 @ 6:14 PM EST
Oscar Robinson is the best player of all time. Nobody else even compares. Not even Jordan. Oscar Robinson averaged a triple double for a whole season. (Continued…)
Matt
posted 6/15/09 @ 2:47 PM EST
Kobe is not better than Jordan.
Besides what Jordan did on the court, 6 rings, 6 Final MVPs.
Look off the court, GLOBAL ICON. Erased the color in advertising. (Continued…)
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