You probably are sick of comparing MJ and Kobe but...?

Question

What can you say about this video?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuGEiMngGUk&feature=related

Answer 1

Jordan has a keen sense of putting the ball in the hoop by any means necessary as well as making the highly improbable look easy. It should be noted that Jordan played in the best defensive era in NBA history, which is largely due to the lack of sensitivity when calling fouls.

In respect to Bryant he has accomplished feats Jordan never did. The first is the 81-point performance Bryant made in a single game. Jordan's closest game to that only left him with 69 points. The other remarkable achievement occurred when Bryant scored at least 50 points in four straight games. Throughout Jordan's illustrious career, he never reached this number. Although, Jordan did score at least 50 points in three straight games on multiple occasions.

Bryant does have those two statistical marks over MJ but unfortunately for him, there are not too many more he excels at over Jordan. Jordan averaged more points, assists, rebounds, steals and blocks throughout his career than Bryant has in his career.

Jordan's playoff numbers exceed Kobe's as well. Nobody has outscored Jordan in the playoffs, considering his average for points per game is higher than every other player in NBA history. Also, Jordan holds the record for the highest points per game average in a single playoff series as well as for the NBA Finals.

Many Jordan backers argue that Bryant never could win without Shaq, while Bryant fans state that Jordan never won without Pippen. However, most people fail to remember the NBA title won in 1998 by Jordan and the Bulls. Why this championship was so special is because Scottie Pippen, Jordan's Robin, remained injured due to his back throughout the entirety of the playoffs. This caused MJ to put the team on his back and lead the Bulls to another title ultimately by himself, something Bryant has yet to do. Also, a key example of Bryant's failure to finish off in the NBA Finals was in 2004 when he had an ensemble of four future hall-of-famers in the starting lineup. In attempts to take over, Bryant took multiple unadvised shots as he got shut down by Tayshaun Prince and the Pistons. The Detroit Pistons dominated the series, winning four games to one.

Jordan won every single NBA Finals series he played in. Not once did he get shut down when it mattered the most.

If you look at Bryant and the Lakers' recent struggles, the first impression would be that Bryant has no support to help him win. However, if you take a closer look, Bryant is going through a similar phase Jordan did early on in his career. In both cases, both players scored spectacular amounts without getting their teammates involved. The difference between the two situations is that Jordan went through this phase in an immature stage of his career. Bryant is currently in his prime with less time to make a fix.

In fact, Jordan's latest stint in the NBA took place when he was 40 years old, plenty of time past his prime. During this time, it is arguable that Jordan had less support than Bryant did this past year. Each team finished with a final regular season record of 42-40. If Jordan can pull out the same amount of wins at the age of 40 as Bryant can during his prime, Bryant's ability to get his teammates involved should be seriously questioned.

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Answer 2

I gotta say Michael Jordan is the best NBA player ever, and that video explains some of the great things he's done compared to Kobe Bryant.
Now, I don't really like Kobe, but I gotta admit he is a good player, but not nearly as good as Jordan.
I see in like this:
Fans of Kobe say he's the best....
But Fans of the NBA Know Michael Jordan is almost unbeatable.

That's what I say.

Nice video too. I saved it to my favorites on YouTube.com.

Answer 3

I'm not even an NBA follower, basically cause my team, the T-wolves, never go anywhere. People are thinking this cause they're all about what's now, I mean RIGHT NOW. Basically all they remember about MJ is his name and maybe who he played for. Kobe is right now, that's why they're comparing him, people 'in the know', know better. MJ's the greatest.

Answer 4

MJ > Kobe

Stop insulting Air J with these comparisons!

Answer 5

There was never a person before Mike that compared to him and it will be a long time before anyone does. Kobe is good but he is not great. Mike had it all.
Really all you need to say to this is.. "Jordan"

Answer 6

loosen up, youthful guy. human beings will evaluate those 3 for years yet to return. that's component to the exciting of the interest. BTW, Jordan is actual 5-6 all-time, not maximum suitable. evaluate the careers of Chamberlain, Jabbar, Robertson and chicken slightly greater heavily. all of them maximum appropriate him. they didn't wish rigged video games to do it with, the two.

Answer 7

Career wise MJ but pure skill its kobe im a big fan of both but I think by the end of kobes career he will be considered the best.

Answer 8

What I can say: this doesn't even cover half of the achievements and feats in Jordan's career. Not to mention that few of you were lucky enough to have seen Jordan play, and even fewer of you see him in his prime. If you had, you would have no doubts that he is the greatest thing to ever step on a basketball court.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

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