Sunday, June 14, 2009

In Defense of Kobe Bryant (vs. Michael Jordan)


A few quick NBA stats comparing Kobe Bryant with Michael Jordan:
By the age of 30, Michael Jordan won his first 3 rings.
By the age of 30, Kobe Bryant has already won 4 rings (will be true in just a matter of days...)

Michael Jordan appeared in 6 NBA Finals series.
Kobe Bryant has already appeared in 6 NBA Finals series.

Michael Jordan is a 3-time NBA All-Star Game MVP.
Kobe Bryant is already a 3-time NBA All-Star Game MVP, one of which he shared with Shaquille O'Neal.

Michael Jordan was selected to the All-NBA team 11 times.
Kobe Bryant was already selected to the All-NBA team 11 times.

Michael Jordan was selected to the NBA All-Defensive team 9 times.
Kobe Bryant was already selected to the NBA All-Defensive team 9 times.

Michael Jordan's most points in a game was 69.
Kobe Bryant's most points in a game was 81.
I'm not sayin' Kobe is better than Jordan. I won't deny that Michael Jordan still retains more MVP titles, scoring leader titles, championships, and possesses superior career stats. Still, I'm just sayin'... :D

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