Is Kobe trying to be the next Michael Jordan ?
365791
No, Kobe is trying to make a legend of his own.
1129690
Yea, he said his self before they extended his contract "I want to be a Laker for life". Eventually Kobe we get mo' good players on his team, and he will lead dem 2 da finals and finally he will get da MVP of Finals like he should have n 2002.\n\nYA HEARD!!!
1114785
He seems distant; he seems like he has a god-like persona, he ratted out Shaq (paying off women millions to shut up)--that's breaking a unwritten rule; he whines when he doesn't get the call; he 'freezes' out teammates on offense, he looks like akiss a$$$---he cheats on a hott wife, then buys her a 3 million dollar ring, when he decideds to 'share the ball,' he does it to make a point and will go a whole quarter or half without making a shot attempt, he brokered the deal to go to the lakers in the binning--what a PrimaDonna.  Having said all of this, I want Kobe for the Warriors. He is an awesome talent and I don't hate the kid one bit.
988971
100% agree with you..! Shaq isn't the dominant player he is because he does it himself--it's because he's a presence and knows when to incorporate his team into the game. He doesn't get the ball and take EVERY shot like a certain SOMEONE I know...! I think it'll hit Kobe when Shaq is hoisting the trophy over his head after beating the Mavs, and Kobe is at home watching, thinking to himself: "DAY-UM!" LoL
425125
yes, i believe that jordan is a cut above the rest. but lebron and kobe are closing in fast. it remains to be seen
424840
I think Kobe is up there with Jordan.. that game winner didn't seal the deal though because numerous players have made game-winning shots. Jordan was an excellent player and people consider him to be untouchable... but he is... people just say that because he is retired...when people die or they retire they are much moe appreciated... just like Tupac, people didn't think he was all that great until he died.. now he is untouchable....this is getting long so buh bye!
645371
Kobe Bryant has the same moves as Michael, scored more than Michael, had game winning baskets like Michael. He rocks just like Michael.
1178644
Kobe already is, he probably has been ever since the 3 peat.  Lets not forget that he has 3 championships.  Nobody is a better scorer than he is, and there hasn't been anyone that can take over a game like he can since Jordan did it.  I mean who else can score 62 points in 33 minutes, (by the way that was against Dallas) who else can score 81 points in 42 minutes off only 45 shots taken.  He is the fastest player to hit 10,000 points despite playing with Shaq for 8 years.  He has also managed to average 5 rebounds and 5 assist through his career so far.  He is only 27 years old, he is just getting started, the best is yet to be seen.
471406
At this point, Kobe Bryant is the best player for me because he plays in a completely different level compared to other players, but I believe LeBron's gonna be better than him in the future. He's still young but look at what he can do already.
336014
because in his mind, he's been there and done that. everyone knows he's a flashy and entertaining dunker. now, he's more matured and wants to be labeled as a player who wants to win, not show-boat...btw, i am not a kobe fan, but i would love to have him on my team which is the Warriors.
256366
I would like to see Kobe be more of a team  player like Nash who passes to his teammates.I know he is the best player on the Lakers,but win a few games more with Kobe as a team player.
320404
There is no next Jordan.  I can't see someone winning 6 NBA Finals MVP's in a row.\n\nKobe is the most similar player to Jordan that we have ever seen, more similar than James, or Carter, or Iverson, but I think James has more potential than Kobe.  James should have a better career than Kobe, but people who say James is the next Jordan are dumb cause his style isn't even close - he's more of a Magic Johnson - and he doesn't have the Air (Jumping skills) like Jordan or Kobe.
346810
Nobody can be like Michael Jordan, you can make comparisons to it, but still MJ was the best and he has a legacy that almost nobody will touch. That being said, Kobe is already living a Jordanesque life in the NBA. Multiple Championships (with Shaq), countless buzzer-beaters, scoring over 35 ppg in a season, leading a team that would be otherwise bad to the playoffs. Keep #8 Kobe, it is YOUR legacy. When kids 20 years from now look back and say, who wore #8 in the NBA that was really good? Of course everyone will say... Kobe Bryant. Live you own NBA life Kobe, you dont need to be like Jordan with almost the same number, people compare the 2 of them anyway.
600294
Hell NO!  He was the sidekick to Shaq to win all of those rings, and he hasn't done anything without him.  He is a ballhog and doesn't make his teammates better.  MJ did all of those things and did win with only Pipen as a decent player.  I would say that Shaq is closer to MJ than Kobe, and that is not even close.
351235
Kobe is not an MVP, end of story. He captured lots of attention for his stellar play, but no one will win when they have a ball hog on their team. Yes he did drop 81, but look where his team is now!! 7th spot of the playoffs! Wow! Great job! With out a doubt he is going to score 40 points a game in the series against Phoenix, but he will not win. An MVP is someone who makes players around him better, and helps his team reach new heights.
401735
there is no way a rookie like lebron could beat a veteran like kobe. Don't get me wrong lebron is a great player but what sets them apart is that kobe has experience. He'll know how to shut down lebron in a heartbeat.
1027116
For me, there will not be a next MJ.\nWhy? Because, primarily, MJ had a very special way of playing the game. Not only was he very good but he also attracted many fans. I mean the viewers of the NBA decreased by 12% ever since Jordan's retirement, that's a lot of fans...\nThe second reason why I think there will be no next MJ is because the great players of today approach the game in a different way. Dirk is scoring from all angles, Shaq is overpowering everybody, and Lebron is just being Lebron. All those styles are some how different from MJ's style of play (except Lebron, I see a lot similarities in them.)