The media is smart. They know all they have to do is repeat over and over again and it becomes reality to people who refuse to do research. Notice how today's mantra is "Kobe is ed no matter who wins this year." Why would Kobe be threatened by a that he dominated in his prime and a that choked to get there to face him when he had the chance. The media never mentions Kobe vs Duncan head to head... with or without Shaq. The media never mentions how Lebron failed to meet Kobe in the finals two straight years after winning the most games in the regular season. Yet those same nerds vote Lebron the MVP award while Kobe wins the les. ... they even had commercials with the two, but Lebron never showed up. Lebron is a joke homie... and Duncan is great only when you keep it in perspective. This is why they always say he's the best PF of all time, but never the best big man. They won't dare enter that territory.