Here is what's sad in the Kobe/MJ debate

[MiamiHeat]

What Laker fans and Kobe fans need to realize is that Kobe haters will stop at nothing to denigrate his accomplishments. It won't matter if Kobe ends up with 7 rings, they simply won't stop. They will always find something to hate on because that's what they are, haters.

I'm fortunate to be witnessing the greatness that is Kobe Bryant every single night he plays for the Lakers. It's truly an honor to watch him. Say what you want about his personal life, but on the court he's one of the best the NBA has ever seen.

Let's look at kobe's accomplishments

1 League Mvp
4 rings (3 as a role player, 1 as finals mvp)
2 scoring les

the past 3 seasons regarded as the 1A or 1B to LeBron or Wade

OK?

and this makes him even CLOSE to MJ?

It doesn't even scratch Magic or Kareem.

[milkshakeballa]

the past 3 seasons regarded as the 1A or 1B to LeBron or Wade

[MiamiHeat]

[Obstructed_View]

what if he retires with 8 rings...wat r people going to say then???

"Kobe > Horry"

[Kewni Leonard]

Kobe Bryant is the most overrated NBA player that I've ever witnessed. That includes Allen Iverson.

[ohmwrecker]

I wouldn't call Iverson overrated since he seems to be unilaterally disrespected and vilified.

[stretch]

Kobe Bryant is the most overrated NBA player that I've ever witnessed. That includes Allen Iverson.

I have speculated if you were ing re ed.

My speculations have been confirmed.

[Kewni Leonard]

I wouldn't call Iverson overrated since he seems to be unilaterally disrespected and vilified.

Maybe not as much anymore, because he's gone and retired, but there was a time this guy was so overrated it was laughable.

[ohmwrecker]

Maybe not as much anymore, because he's gone and retired, but there was a time this guy was so overrated it was laughable.

There was also a time when he was a total badass.

[Kewni Leonard]

There was also a time when he was a total badass.

For his height, I guess.

[ohmwrecker]

Ok

[Killakobe81]

Haven't read entire thread, but the Kobe passing MJ ship sailed a long time ago.

Only current player with a outside shot of passing MJ is Lebron ... and maybe Lin the way the media is sucking him off right now.

Great story but I listened to Legler do two whole segments on Jeremy on my way to work. Come on, man. The guy is a great story, but jeez. What about the tear Lebron is on. Or even the 9 game spurs win streak? Parker has been amazing even better than Lin the past few games but nada.

I dont blame stars for seeking NY or LA, everything you do good (and bad) is magnified ...

[Killakobe81]

Also, Kobe may be overrated to some degree, especially those that think he is = or > than MJ ... but KL is not a very bright poster if he believes the he is shoveling ...

[DMC]

Wow, 2 year old thread get's fishes.