... has been controversy among fans of the NBA about who is better between Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan, its been going on every since 1996 when Kobe was drafted to the NBA right out of high school. Kobe Bryant is an excellent basketball player, but he is not better than Michael Jordan ... should know picked up the gold medal. During his rookie year, Jordan led the team in points (28.2) , rebounds (6.5), assists (5.9), and steals (2.4) per game. Kobe only averaged 7.6 points and 1.9 rebounds. Jordan's performance earned him the rookie of the year award, a spot on the All-Star team, and a p...

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... New Jersey Nets with a 4-0 shot out (NBA.com). Starting players of the Lakers consists of Shaquille O"Neal, Derek Fisher, Rick Fox, Robert Horry, and Kobe Bryant (NBA.com). Each of these players intertwined with each other to execute the shot and perform their best. I think these five players are a great team ever ... to face the challenges of reaching the top. Out of the five, Shaquille O"Neal and Kobe Bryant were the key superstar duos during the finals. They pass and shoot the ball so gracefully; it's like watching Beethoven playing his piano with no hearing ... Bulls to win six cha...

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... ; George Mikan, Jim Pollard, Elgin Baylor, Jerry West, Wilt Chamberlain, Gail Goodrich, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, James Worthy, Magic Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal, and Kobe Bryant ("History of the Los Angeles Lakers"). This extensive list gives Laker fans an immense amount of pride and joy as well as ammunition to defend ... with the moves the Lakers have made and provide endless feedback and recommendations as to how proceed forward. I also believe that Laker fans want Kobe to succeed in his pursuit of a sixth NBA championship which would squarely put him into hour long debates comparing him t...

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... been many great players in the NBA, in particularly, great guards. One of the best guards in the game is Kobe Bryant; one of the comparisons that is often brought up is the similarities between Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan. As young players, both Bryant and Jordan shared explosive dunks, drive and determination to win, and the ability to make other players around him a lot ... better. Kobe Bryant entered the league at the age of eighteen with the potential to be a superstar for whatever team he played for ... . In his early seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, Bryant dazzled spectator...

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... been many great players in the NBA, in particularly, great guards. One of the best guards in the game is Kobe Bryant; one of the comparisons that is often brought up is the similarities between Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan. As young players, both Bryant and Jordan shared explosive dunks, drive and determination to win, and the ability to make other players around him a lot ... better. Kobe Bryant entered the league at the age of eighteen with the potential to be a superstar for whatever team he played for ... . In his early seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, Bryant dazzled spectator...

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... not use his explosive technique to get past his man and get to the basket. Bird now uses a technique similar to that on players that are somewhat unstoppable such as Kobe Bryant. After studying Riley's techniques and maneuvers, Bird began to consider and think about coaching more and more. (Larry Bird, pg 55-67) Bird then began talking to people in his ... ...

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... not use his explosive technique to get past his man and get to the basket. Bird now uses a technique similar to that on players that are somewhat unstoppable such as Kobe Bryant. After studying Riley's techniques and maneuvers, Bird began to consider and think about coaching more and more. (Larry Bird, pg 55-67) Bird then began talking to people in his ... ...

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