Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers
Most of us knew that LeBron James would be the greatest basketball player since Michael Jordan, however, Kobe Bryant would be the one who was frequently compared to MJ. Both players possessed a competitive spirit which led to greatness and run-ins with their teammates. MJ, however, didn’t care. During his last season with the Wizards, MJ told Bryan that he could wear his shoes but “never fill them.” These were hurtful words from the person Kobe Bryant idolized since he was young. In response to this, Kobe did his typical Mamba fashion and dropped 55 points the next time the two teams played against one another.
Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers
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