“Kobe [Bryant] is Michael Jordan on Steroids”: OKC Guard Makes Huge NBA Claim Involving MJ and LeBron James
Undoubtedly, the current crop of NBA talents view the late Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant as an idol and an inspiration. Bryant accomplished several personal goals and records while leading Los Angeles to five championships during the course of his 20-year career in the NBA. Along the process, he helped define a whole generation and increased the wealth of the Lakers franchise, especially on the world stage. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recently compared him to Michael Jordan in a big revelation.
During his “Shai Hoops” training camp, the Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was discussing the NBA’s all-time greatest players when he chose Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers above LeBron James and Michael Jordan.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander compares Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan
“Kobe is Michael Jordan on steroids,” the OKC guard said. “Kevin Durant is 7 feet tall and can do everything Steph Curry can do… It’s Kobe 1, LeBron 2, Mike 3. They’re all amazing. They’re all the best ever.”
“Kobe is Michael Jordan on steroids… Kevin Durant is 7 feet tall and can do everything Steph Curry can do… It’s Kobe 1, LeBron 2, Mike 3.” They’re all amazing. They’re all the best ever.”
– Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 🤔
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— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) November 22, 2022
There are a small number of individuals who believe Bryant to be the best player of all time over Michael Jordan, but there are some who do, and there is little doubt that his legacy will endure and maybe even get stronger with time.
Gilgeous-Alexander also proclaimed Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors and Kevin Durant of the Brooklyn Nets to be the greatest proficient players in NBA history. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a rising star in the NBA after averaging 31.1 points per game on 51.9 percent shooting overall and 38.0 percent from 3-point range this year.
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