June 13th, 2008
Kobe Bryant’s Response To Game 4(Are Jordan Comparisons Dead With Another L?)
The Lakers blew a 24 point lead and lost game 4 to go down 3-1 against the Celtics. Since Kobe starting winning rings some of his fans have constantly compared him to Jordan. Personally I thought these people were smoking and that Jordan is another level based on accomplishments and what he got done as the star player for the team. Jordan never lost a Finals series, while this could be Kobe’s second. What are your opinion’s on the comparisons and will the results of this year’s finals change your opinion?
Tags: Kobe Bryant
June 13th, 2008 at 5:50 am
No! Kobe is his own man and will have his own acheivements. KObe wasn’t in Jordan’s same situation so it is what it is. Like in music I don’t consider any one a G.O.A.T. cause if you don’t know what a persons appeal was in there time then its worthless… I’ll never know what the Big O, Elgin, or even Tiny archibald did for the league when they came so I can’t say Magic is greater but he’s the greatest ball player I’ve ever seen. But the question should be what’ll happen to the lore of Kobe if they happen to pull out the series and he get’s a 4th ring with a team totally different team than he won the 1st 3 rings with!
Yeah I know the odds are NOT in our favor… but its still not over!!!
June 13th, 2008 at 6:51 am
Stop comparing cats to the greatest player that ever played their will never be another Michael Jordan *period* often imitated but never duplicated.
June 13th, 2008 at 7:32 am
Wow. You know i sometimes, try and hit people up side the head during this time when they debate over how ” good ” the bulls of the 90s were and then i become completely baffled and astonished when people compared D.WADE…. Yes, D.WADE to MJ. Or how about trying to Compare the spurs who won 4 championships through what 8-9 years to tha BULLS of the 90s who had two threepeats…That shit was literally disgusting, i tell you. I nearly lost all my love for tha game but it shows what time frame we are in as far as what tha fuck is wrong with the leagure. A Lack of Respect, Dignity, Reverence, and Accomplishments.
With that being said we all know that Kobe Bryant has accomploshed allot in a very short time frame. Understand this, that he is still young so he has a good 6-8 years left in his gas tank to play. This series, however i do agree will put it in perspective for many of us who even thought of comparing Kobe to MJ. Which isnt a buffoonery thought, because Kobe has done it all. Won 3 rings, won the MVP, won the all star award, been on all NBA teams, been on the All defensive teams (which i think most people forget MJ was unbelievable defensively), is getting ready to win the gold at the Olympics and for the past 3-4 years has really shown progress as a player as to whos the best in the league. His killer instinct also matches MJ. Mike always had that instinct where he wouldnt want to lose didnt care about anything else other than winning. I think Kobe deserves the credit of being compared, but once again now that they are basically done in this series we can put any doubt that we had of Kobe being greater than MJ to rest for the time being until Kobe wins another ring.
People perserve the love for the game. You know there’s not even words to describe what MJ meant to tha game or even sports period. I think him leaving the game and having personal issues. Coming back and winning another 3 rings pretty much puts him as the G.O.A.T. His cultural impact is bar none, literally. Outside probably Tiger Woods or Muhammed Ali, i dont think there has been an individual who has impacted sports in general. I think in order for you to be considered a G.O.A.T you have to have impact like that. Kobe has had some impact on the court, but it hasnt shown off the court. Especially with the legal issues that he has had.. Not only that, not being able to sell his shoes or his brand.. Also factors in. Even though that has absolutely positively nothing todo with his game… MJ, did it. and that’s why we look at him.. as No one else being able to touch him on or off the court.
So to answer REALTALKNy’s question. NO, MJ’s legacy is still greater than anyone else before or after the game.