2007-03-25 13:57:32 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Basketball
does being compared to Michael Jordan put pressure on Kobe to do even more
2007-03-25 13:58:12 · update #1
What impresses me the most about Kobe Bryant is the fact that he is one of the only players in the NBA who can take all this negative criticism he receives and shuts them the hell up by droppin' 4 straight 50 point games. Yeah some people say it happened against non-playoff teams with sub 500 records. But how many people in the league do you know that can drop 50 points on any team period, yet alone 40.
People and critics have always been comapring Kobe to Jordan, ever since Kobe has made a name for himself in the league. Kobe's game is the most similar to Jordan's. Kobe has learned alot from Jordan, whether watching footage or speaking to him durning the days they played against each other. I think being compared to Jordan, puts a lil pressure on Kobe, but I think it fuels Kobe's fire more to try and accomplish more than Jordan. (personally I think that is impossible because Kobe is Kobe and Jordan is Jordan)
2007-03-25 14:12:24 · answer #1 · answered by jiggaman902 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think Kobe Bryant's size has really helped him. And, yes, I do think it may put more pressure on him to be compared to Michael Jordan.
2007-03-25 21:01:07 · answer #2 · answered by Jayaar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kobe Bryant is a great scorer and that is it. He's all shot, no substance. Kobe is a crybaby when things don't go his way; he makes excuses. He is a lousy sport. Case in point, when someone blocks his shot, he flails and hits them. MJ NEVER behaved as boorishly as Kobe did. MJ NEVER made himself out to be a victim as Kobe did, that is why you could never compare Kobe to MJ. MJ had class. Kobe has none
2007-03-25 21:35:39 · answer #3 · answered by Mister 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
kobe is amazing 4 straight 50 or more point games that just shows how good he is people say hes a ball hog but phil jackson gave him the thumbs up to shot it more they needed it and the 4 games he got 50 or more they won so they are on a four game winning streak when he gets 50 or more so far
2007-03-25 21:07:39 · answer #4 · answered by footballsbest7 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He trys to do his best and hes a great player but he will never be compared to MJ in my book hes a great player but he will never be on the same level that Jordan was.
2007-03-25 21:04:10 · answer #5 · answered by Hawkbravefalconfan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have to admit that Kobe is a great scorer but there is nothing else about him that impresses me at all. I think he's a pompous jerk that has forgotten how blessed he is to be able to do what he does on the court.
2007-03-25 21:08:08 · answer #6 · answered by shominyyuspa 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋