THE REAL DIFFERENCE BETWEEN KOBE AND MICHAEL JORDAN | TheBlackRanger X TELLS THE TRUTH!
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- In this video I will be highlighting the differences between the 2 of the greatest shooting guards to walk the planet. Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. Both played in the 1990s and 2000s and dominated their opponents with a style and grace that is so rare in sports that they get brought up in legacy talk. In today's video we will take a different approach and not compare bare stats but more of the overall stature of each player at their best and their differences between one another. This video will outline the clear distinction between Kobe and MJ so stay tuned for another Video essay! Also thanks to the loyal subscribers for joining for another video! Godbless
P.S. In this video I tried to stick to facts and not compare things like competitive drive or personalities and things that we cannot measure at all. Also Jordan's stats speak for themselves as why I did not include them, I believe that everyone knows them by now from all these debate shows lol. - กีฬา
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The funny thing is, there's a considerable gap between Kobe and MJ but there's even a bigger gap between MJ and LeBron because contrary to popular believe and despite of what the stats say, Kobe was a much better individual player than LeBron!
AGREED bro!
I would put it there’s considerable gap between MJ and Kobe, but an even bigger gap between Kobe and Lebron
Are you crazy, i can understand people putting kobe over LeBron but the gap between mj and them both are huge but the gap between Kobe and Lebron at there peak is miniscule at best
no bro i don't think so
@@shaduwyMy ass. Kobe and Lebron are roughly the same level. I have Lebron as the better player but arguments can be made for Kobe. Both are left wanting compared to Jordan.
That Goku n Vegeta line hit me like a brick... cold. Nice work.
I appreciate that bro!
One of the best videos I've ever seen on TH-cam...💯🔥🔥
Thank you my man!
Lakers fan my whole life, Kobe is my guy, but he’s not better than Jordan. Love the videos and how you try to keep it unbiased as possible, and you can tell you really know about the game. Keep it up man.
I appreciate the love bro! Thanks for watching
Bro Thank You!!! It takes away from Kobe's legacy when you say he was better than MJ! Kobe was great! All time great! Just leave it there!
Pretty good, but I think you need to do a little more research and interview...Kobe more skilled than Mike? smh...
Same here
He is better than Jordan lmao but if u dont want to admit that their equal
You are the first TH-camr to say pretty much everything I have ever said regarding the Kobe and MJ comparison. The irony is you even added slightly more, but it shows that you did your research because only someone who took the time to meticulously study each of their careers, player interviews, interviews between rival coaches, past teammates and rivals does one come to the conclusions that you came to. So I salute you for your research and for the analytical and comprehension skills it also takes to come to the conclusions you came to. Kobe Bryant is my favorite player of all-time along with Magic Johnson and I came to the same conclusions that you did. Kobe is the most skilled basketball player in NBA History, his greatness weakness has always been himself, he never quite learned the art of when to takeover and when to play within the offense quite like MJ did. Kobe's IQ is actually every bit as good as MJ, it is his self-control that is weaker.
I appreciate that brother and that last statement of yours hit it right on the money. Couldn't have said it better myself
Couldn't Agree more...
Kobe was mjs biggest fan he but that's like saying a replica is better than the original
You are absolutely right except for the part where you say Kobe is most skilled player ever in NBA! He's wasn't as skilled as Kyrie or Steph and definitely not as skilled as MJ! My cousin, who is a Kobe fan always said that Kobe was the hardest worker ever in the NBA. He said that Phil Jackson said so. I don't doubt that, but Jordan's career was practically over when Phil started coaching Kobe. Kobe was eternally an MJ chaser, so quite naturally he was trying to do "more" to outshine MJ, he came into the league studying Jordan's every move from early on. He was mimicking Jordan down to every MJ twitch! So more than anything he based his whole career off of being better than MJ! He didn't fail miserably, but he failed. Kobe has nothing to be ashamed of, he is great. But people get caught up in some of these things and automatically want to put Kobe on the pedestal with Mike! Whole body of work, skillset, work ethic, leader, talent, stats, says Jordan is better! Kobe was playing against the history of MJ! Mike couldn't go back and "pad the books" to make himself look better, Kobe was forever chasing those things! So please stop with the back handed compliments of Kobe was better in this way or that way. Like LeBron said the Jumpman logo should be the NBA logo!
@@turkeywad Dude, KB is more skilled than Kyrie. It seems that, the fact that Kyrie is a bit quick with the ball fool you. Kyrie only has one style of play, KB can play different styles, he is more skilled than Kyrie.
Like what Jalen Rose said MJ is the OG while Kobe is the Remix... I'm a pure Kobe fan but if I would rate them like in NBA2k, MJ would have a rating of 99 while kobe would be 98.
Agreed and AGREED!
Same here
@D D you drunk asf hater ass
How can Kobe be a better offensive player if Mike had 10 scoring titles to Kobe"s 2?
Exactly 😂😂😂😂 they do not know shit but talk
MJ 5 MVP's vs 1 for Kobe. MJ all the way...
What he meant was that Kobe move list might trump Jordan but the reason why Jordan had more scoring titles is because his athleticism and intangibles were greater along with his IQ.
As basketball players, Michael Jordan was better than Kobe Bryant in almost every statistical category. He has a higher regular season and post season PPG, he has more assists per game, he has more rebounds per game, he has more blocks per game, he has more steals per game, he has less turn overs per game, he has a higher field goal percentage and a higher PER. They are basically tied in free throw percentage and we can give Kobe a slight edge on 3 point shooting. That's about it. This isn't even close.
When it comes to who was more gifted physically & athletically, this isn't close either. Michael Jordan had better foot speed in the open court, he had a quicker first step off the dribble, he was bigger & stronger, he had a better verticle leap & hang time and he had much larger hands which gave him advantages. Kobe ties him in 2 areas. His height and his inside quickness. Once again, this isn't even close.
As for their individual skills, this is closer but let's take a look at it...
Michael Jordan
1. Better at driving the lane and getting to the rim.
2. Better finisher at the rim.
3. Better in the post.
3. Better in transition.
4. Better shot selection.
5. Better lock down defender.
Kobe Bryant
1. Better streak shooter from long distance.
2. Better ball handler.
3. Better footwork but that's in question because Kobe's game was more on the perimeter whereas MJ had to drive past entire defenses
They are about tied with creativity but you have to remember that Kobe got most of his from MJ and not the other way around. Even in an area where people want to give Kobe the edge, Michael Jordan was still the more skilled player overall.
Intangibles? Michael Jordan had a better basketball IQ, he was more workable with his coaches, less selfish with his teammates and was the more clutch player. They are tied when it comes to their competitive drive and Kobe has a slight edge in work ethic. To sum it up, MJ also had better intangibles.
It's MJ all day.
Agreed and agreed
@@theblackrangerx530 I liked your post as well. Nice break down.
Kobe had not more work ethic than jordan thats another bullshit that some people like to say to give kobe credit like saying kobe was more skilled, how the fuck you are more skilled that somebody who play better than you ? It make any sense . I loved your post anyway it was easy to understand and totally rigth
agree and agreed
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great break down
Kobe is top 5, you don’t know Basketball if he ain’t in yo top 10 at least
Facts!!!
Jalen Todd LeBron MJ Kareem Magic Bird Duncan are all better than Kobe
kobe is in my top 15. come at me.
Overall who cares, they're both Great. Everyone knows MJ is better. There is no debate. Big brother vs little brother.
My Brother, Kobe and Zeke are my two fav ballers but who could argue with your analysis man. You are truly objective, the video has a really cool aura to it and your points are easy to grasp. Thank you for your research as well. No doubt you are a researcher and historian. Peace
Thank you my man! Learning the game makes everything click so much easier when watching it in real-time with the new guys
This was the best pro MJ argument I’ve heard
Thank you my man, Definitely stay tuned for more!
Another video delivered with eloquence and excellence. I missed out on Jordan. I grew up with Kobe as odd as that may sound. I watched his game and he himself personally develop, grow and mature. Kobe's arrogance and standoffishness brought him much hate. It was fun watching him progress as a player but most importantly as a man. I think Kobe might be slightly more skilled than Jordan regarding handles and his arsenal of moves but only because the game was much more simpler back in Jordan's era; whereas, the game had evolved into a flashier style of play during Kobe's reign of terror.
New to the channel but loving the quality content. Be blessed.
I appreciate the support my brother and I would suggest to check out Jordan's games on TH-cam they have alot of games for free on this site, Dude was unbelievable.
Mj came into the league and eveybody knows he would be great, he has this god given talent dat not evry player has. Kob worked hard to be great, he may not be the best, but his work ethic and will to improve his skills no matter what the circumstances are, that is inspiring. And thats wt i love about him
I agree with your assessment in evaluating both MJ & Mamba.
I've said the same thing for years: MJ in the air and paint - but Mamba from 3 and in 1 on 1.
Jordan's hardier frame, larger hands, and vertical leaping ability give him an edge in certain situations: when flying into folks (or over) and in the paint.
Kobe seemed to have a slightly better 'touch' and finesse, which made him a slightly better shooter (despite having smaller hands and the index finger injury).
I agree, Kobe took more contested shots so his % might throw this idea off.. but Kobe naturally had more of an arc on his shot, as where MJ's arc was more flat at times. MJ's elevation had something to do with his arc trajectory being more flat but Kobe still had the better 'rainbow'.
In one on one, if we're calling fouls, Kobe all day! No fouls being called, Jordan might be able to muscle a win.
Game on the line, I'm taking Kobe to make last shot (unless its in the paint).
Great vid. No long and annoying intros and outros too! Just plain and simple, direct to the point. Keep it up man.
People don't realize how strong Jordan was. His hands were like vice grips and his workout regimen is still the stuff of Legend.
That is very true, those mitts could keep people locked up. Those who claim that he had no competition to defend also don't mention him d'ing up Isiah Thomas, Larry Bird, Kevin Johnson, Mitch Richmond, Clyde Drexler, and even Magic.
Man love your channel your argument was well though out and actually had very little loop holes but I disagree with some points but great vid keep it up.
I appreciate this my brother! Definitely stay tuned for more heat!
Jordan and Kobe as Goku and Vegeta... I never looked at it like that but it is so accurate! Thanks for the video! Liked!
Very thorough breakdown of the two! Best video in comparison of Kobe and Mike I've seen thus far. Great job!
I appreciate that bro!
@@theblackrangerx530 You're welcome bro! Keep the videos coming!
Great breakdown, and I agree. MJ over Kobie. No doubt. MJ had quicker handles, which is why he could get to an open spot and get off an uncontested shot while Kobe was a little slower and had to shoot contested shots, hence all the pump fakes, which led the lower shooting percentage. MJ better post up player, better defender, better leader, and had a mid-range game that Kobe did not have. Kobe was better from 3. Not sure about percentage. Jordan could be the No 1 while Kobe needed another superstar and it was usually Horry or Fisher that hit the big shots for the Lakers. This shouldn't be much of a discussion. Kobe: volume scorer.
I appreciate this my man and Agreed! That first step can free up a lot of space when it's quick enough.
Yo man, no cap... u on the money with this comparison! Ima HUGE Kobe fan, & I know u mentioned u are too. Love how u were completely unbiased with your points! No rebuttal from fam! Legit! 🙏🏿💪🏿
Kobe is definitely Jordan light , their playing styles were very very similar but Jordan just had some intangibles that Kobe didn’t , Keep doing these videos bro these are very insightful one of your best vids !
Money Mack what are these intangibles you speak of?
@@jordanmontalvo18 Jordan was stronger, with bigger hands, a quicker first step, had better shot selection, and was a better leader.
Kingstyles05 the first two you mention are physical traits.
Kobe a better shooter, ball handler , play maker , better shot creator, I could go on about intangibles.
@@jordanmontalvo18 Nah, Jordan was a better playmaker and mid range shooter. Kobe shot the three better.
@@jordanmontalvo18 Come to think of it ball handling and shooting aren't intangibles.
Kobe's my guy but the 2004 finals cost him. If he had beaten Boston in 2008 I think the debate is worth discussing because that would've meant MVP, Championship, Finals MVP and Gold Medal in the same season. Given that Kobe wins championships in 2009 and 2010, he would've completed a three-peat without Shaq. It would also mark the only time a team would complete two separate three-peat championship runs in a ten year span, the other only being the Bulls. But that is IF he had beaten Boston twice.
That 2008 Finals is always something Kobe talks about the missed opportunity with that situation. That separate 3 peat could have really allowed a conversation to get going about his ability to make 8 finals/10 years and win 2 3peats which would be super-impressive! Shame that the Lakers acquired Pau so late during that season, lost alot of Chemistry building time but it is what it is. Good take
Im not saying hes better. But its the same reason kobe dropped 81
Well done again T!!!
Great vid keep making these fire vids bro
Thank you my man will definitely be dropping another set in a few!
This is one of the best videos I've seen comparing Kobe and MJ, no mentions of MVPs and individual accomplishments, pure intangibles. I didnt know Phil Jackson said Kobe was the better trainer, but when Jordan and Kobe were taken out the game for not passing, Jordan would come back in the game as a facilitator and picking his shots, where Kobe just wanted back in the game (MAMBA). Its really tough to choose between the 2, but Kobe is who i would prefer because if takes little for him to get hot...and if he does, he is able to take over the game single handedly (Jordan is able to do this too but Kobe has shown his offensive skill set to be superior to all others).
BTW, its obvious they're both MK ultra Super Athletes with Kobe being conditioned and programmed to be the literal next MJ. Tell me how 1 player during a professional basketball game scores 81 points on his 666th game scoring 66.6% of the teams points? Those who know the truth will understand.
I appreciate this my brother! And yes these two are definitely apart of the programming lolll that's for damn sure! Godbless!
You dont know shit my friend if you compare jordan and kobe in play offs when it matter the most not in a fucking regular game that nobody cares jordan performings were years ahead off kobe i mean there is not comparison not even close jordan destroyed eveeybody in play offs while kobe was nobody
95% of the time kobe got hot his team lost cause he did shoot 100 times but when jordan took the ball you knew something great was going to happen , kobe was more like lets see what happen either he win or make a miserable night
Great video man 👏🏻
Thank you my brother
Great video bro! Its awesome having these debates and all, but i like to look at it from Dr. J's point of view when he said: "Kobe's as good as anyone who has ever played this game, lets put it that way." Peace!
U basically compared vegeta and izuku at the end. I love it.
I appreciate that my brother Midoriya is a beast fr lol! But I was specifically referring to how Goku was assessed as a baby as being a low-power level and coming from a low-class Saiyan family in comparison to Vegeta who was bred from a family of high worth in that endeavor. Agreed that Izuku definitely fits that mold as well
@@theblackrangerx530 true maybe i just had mha and dbz on my mind. Great vid man.
Simply amazing. You are one of the greatest content creators on the planet. Top notch research, knowledge and presentation. You should be waaaaaay bigger but i know your channel will explode soon
Thank you my man, I appreciate this support greatly brother! Bless!
Likewise man
The only differences between Michael and Kobe
1. Michael was more athletic
2. Michael had longer arms, feet, and hands.
3. Kobe was a better shooter
Jeremiah Gilyard how he a better shooter if micheal had a better percentage
@@dontemcl 10 3pointers in a game, the difficulty of 3 point shots Kobe took. MJ does have a better shot selection though.
I think there’s some more. Kobe has better footwork, better handles, better passing.
@@ThilanNana Kobe had more moves in his arsenal but MJ was for precise and effective, don't know if I feel this way because they played against different types of defences though.
@@dontemcl The game is not all about numbers. It is widely accepted Kobe is a better range shooter than Jordan.
A player's overall field goal percentage is dependent on not how good of a shooter they are, but more of what attempts they took from which part of the floor.
MJ shot 51% from 2, 33% from 3, had an overall FG% of 50%.
Kobe shot 48% from 2, 33% from 3, had an overall FG% of 45%
If you were to remove the 3 point shot entirely from this equation and only looked at attempts from 2, the difference between Kobe and MJ would be negligible from pure efficiency standpoint.
There is a reason why Kobe and MJ's TSS% and EFG% are almost completely identical, as well. So no, MJ was not a better shooter than Kobe.
But those are just the numbers, and numbers dont tell the whole story.
Kobe was definitely a better shooter, but his percentage was only mediocre because of his shot selection. He took long 3's, contested 3's, shots at the end of the buzzer. But he was an elite shooter. If you were a coach who thought you could leave Kobe open because he only shot 33% from 3, you'd be fired within seconds. If you go and watch film between MJ and Kobe, Kobe made shots from 3 point range that MJ could only dream of.
There are many players in the NBA with better 3 point percentages than Kobe, but you would rather leave them open than Kobe. This is why LeBron James, despite having a higher 3 point percentages, Finals teams have successfully gameplanned against LeBron by leaving him open on the perimeter, sagging off, and watch as LeBron struggled to hit open jumpers. Play zone against Kobe, he will torch you efficiently. This all goes to show that that flat percentage never tells the whole story.
Furthermore Kobe came into the league with a developed jumper. MJ did not. For the first half of MJ's career he was a poor shooter and has multiple seasons shooting well below 30% from 3 point range. Kobe never had that problem. MJ's overall 3 point percentage was boosted up in the years where the 3 point line was moved in and so MJ's 3 point percentage skyrocketed.
People are sleeping on this channel👏🏼
Yessir, one day we will look back and laugh. It's about the journey though lol
You earned a sub by the way.
Most Kobe fans know MJ is better than Kobe but those Lebron fans are the most delusional fans out there. They are too caught up in stats to see the truth. Finally someone who is objective and tells it how it is without being biased!
I appreciate that and agreed! LBJ fans are probably the most delusional fans on planet Earth. They grill Kobe over missing the playoffs in 04-05 when he missed like 16 games yet when LBJ is about to do the same thing after 8 straight Finals trips they say he's not in his prime... I thought that last year he was like Fine-Wine and is still in his prime!? These guys are delusional loll Guys not better than Kobe much over Mike. I did a video on this topic, it's in my Barbershop talks playlist, LBJ has too many blackmarks to make the claim and has gotten away with murder because NBA fans are too lazy to go back and watch tape instead of just looking at stats
@@theblackrangerx530 yes I saw that one too, great vid. But between Lebron and Kobe I can understand why many think Lebron was better, even as a Kobe fan, cause the difference isn't that big, it's in the intangibles where Kobe has the edge. But to say Lebron is better Jordan, is something that would always hurt Lebron more than help him, cause that's just reaching too far come on. It's like people don't realise what 6-0 means. That's why it's great to have people like you exposing the truth in this fake generation. Thank you and I'm looking forward to your next vid.
@@theblackrangerx530 Lebron can be argued as being better than Kobe. Better than Jordan though?? Not a chance.
Same here been a Kobe fan since 2000 I know for a fact mj is the goat Kobe is the closest to mj period
Great job!
Thank you!
1.) MJ
2.) Kobe
3.) Lebron
And it won’t ever change
Kareem better than all of the them
@@titandmc8111 No he's not stop regurgitating that LeShannon Sharpe BULLSHIT. Kareem is the best C of All-Time but he is not the Greatest player. I'm a huge Kareem fan BTW but y'all gloss over Kareem losing in the first round of the playoffs 5X before Magic showed up and that was wit another HOF player next to him. And they were both in their primes...
1. The G.O.A.T.
2. Magic
3. Kareem
4. Bill Russel
5. Larry Bird
6. LeBron
7. Hakeem
8. Duncan
9. Shaq
10. Kobe/Wilt
@@AHMAD-2324 shit I like hakeem better than Kareem
Mr. M Knight Ah nigga said 'lemme educate this millennials' and put Lebron 7 and Kobe after Lebron it completely explains 3 things
1)You a black man from Ohio
2)You white
3)You somebody who completely never watch basketball aside finals
Jordan’s the best Shooting Guard in NBA history
Also the best player as well.
Ahmad2423
It’s debatable (GOAT discussion)
Dumisa Tony Johnson I have Jordan as the goat but I have no problem with people putting Kareem as #1. He has a very strong case for goat.
I disagree.
Just kidding
Great Video. Period.
Thank you my man!
Yea he did that's what I always say about that game when Kobe didn't score for most of that game but when it counted he showed up Kobe Bryant and Paul Gasol we're the reason they won that game
I don't think Kobe was a better scorer than Jordan, I'd say he was a more versatile scorer because of how good of a 3pt shooter he was. If Jordan had as good of a 3pt shot as Kobe did I think he would've averaged 40 for his career.
They shot the same percentage from three, Kobe just shot more
Excellent.
you deserve more subs!!!! please do more videos
I appreciate this brodie look forward to some more soon!
Great Video
I watch that Kobe vs Lebron video you killed it
Pure facts i see the whole explanation clearly.. Thanks man!👍👍👍
Love them both but i still have Jordan as my top followed by kobe!
This video is fire
Bruh as A DIE HARD FAN OF KOBE AND A FAN OF JORDAN THIS WAS THE MOST ACCURATE COMPARISON IVE HEARD💯💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥#MJ #BlackMamba
Thank you my brother!
Great video all facts
Thank you my brother! Kobe was an excellent player and I love what I saw growing up, but the truth is the truth, MJ was greater imho.
Stated by Mj himself Kobe might just be a better 1 on 1 player but individually as an athlete Mj is far superior. A player I think who was greater than both Mj Kobe especially LeBron is Wilt Chamberlain.
Both of them were great ! Comparing these 2 players make no sense to me. They took the game to another level. You had to come with you A game . I miss watching these true warriors. ✔ Smh (LAKER4LIFE) 8/24
Love the video. I'm new to your channel, but I'm liking what I see so far. I grew up in the Michael Jordan area, so I got a chance to see them both. I think Kobe was more athletically gifted, but Michael was more skilled. Michael was able to adjust better when plan A is not working out. I agree 1000% with Chauncey Billups when he said Kobe's ego is his problem. I also believe that shows that although players coming straight from high school can have an impact in the league, they still lose a ton of fundamentals by not playing college ball.
I appreciate that bro and welcome to the channel. Yessir that skipped step of College has definitely shown a detriment to the understanding and the placement of the ego ala LBJ and Kobe. Great talents that one would wonder what would happen if they went to Ohio State and Duke like they could have. Both might have been even nastier!
Ha! I remember posting a meme about this a few years ago:
MJ - Goku
Kobe - Vegeta
(LBJ - Mr. Satan/Hercules ; The Media hyped him up so much people thought he saved the world)
LMAO! 🤷🏽♂️
Loll this right here is hilarious, I would say the media part is accurate as hell
Hey you broke it down to a tee bro 💪💪💪🏅🥇
Great video actually
Thank you!
The Kobe being a prodigy and Jordan being a character in a movie comment at the end is one of the most A1 comments I've ever heard of a Kobe Jordan comparison. Salute
I appreciate that brother!
Perfect
Im 31..so i grew up more so in the kobe era..i know kobe isnt mike..but he is Mike to me..my favorite of all time...the footwork..the fadeaways..afro kobe dunking on people..this is always a tricky topic...i mean i look at jordan resume..my god..defense player of the year and mvp in the same season..6 titles..steals leader...thats tough...but im still rocking with my guy kobe as the goat...
Jordan greatest shooting guard ever also the greatest player ever 6-0 in the NBA Finals 6 Finals MVP....Kobe is The 2nd greatest shooting guard ever 5-2 In the NBA Finals and 2 Finals MVP.....
"..while MJ, along with Isiah Thomas, were some of the only players of that era to bring a winning culture to a team *decrepit* of any."
this nigga really just dropped the word 'decrepit' - with the utmost nonchalance - in the middle of a breakdown of Jordan's and Kobe's games.
my nigga, it's one thing for me to be able to explore other perspectives on this brilliant game. it's a whole other thing for me to expand my vocabulary while doin' so. plus, your argumentation is hella solid.
you just got a new subscriber.
Peace
'toughest legacy to crack...' well said :)
Never watched Jordan, only in highlights, still respect him. But in my eyes, the greatest player i have ever watched is Kobe Bean Bryant.
Then you need to get your eyes checked.
Hell he wasn't even the most dominant player on his own team, for the 1st 8 yrs of his career. Not mention he was OUTPERFORMED by a teammate in 5 of 7 his career finals.
That's the best player you've ever seen? Really?!!
@@natedablack7857 alright your disrespecting kobe. pau gasol didnt outperform kobe twice in the finals. you can say shaq outperformed kobe in their 3 peat but other than that kobe was the man no ifs, ands, or buts
Erik Da Black right on. Kobe Bryant is by far the most overrated player outside of LBJ in history.
th-cam.com/video/8M7yBjtx_Ic/w-d-xo.html watch this.
Just imagine Kobe. But better. That’s Jordan.
MJ is the reason I started watching basketball. I became a fan at 9 years old during the '97 finals, game 1 to be exact. I was amazed at what I saw. I haven't seen a better player since, like the maker of this video, I saw Kobe play more but have done enough research on MJ despite only seeing him play the end of his Bulls career and with the Wizards, that I know he's the goat.
It’d be incredible to see both Kobe and MJ to operate in the new space and pace offense of the current day NBA
Jordan is an Icon of not only NBA, but basketball all over the World! Nobody is ever going to be able to eclipse his Airnes for a simple reason that he made BB into a World phenomena that is today! Kobi , Magic, Dr J ,Wilt and all the greats are great, but just like Pele became the ambassador, even more so Jordan was the Basketball King, not just NBA ,but the King of World of Basketball!
AGREED
He is a street ball version of mj until his first championship without shaq
I’m bias. Kobe has been my boy since I was a boy at the age of 14. Kobe was 17 and entering the NBA but hadn’t played yet. I was entering the card collecting scene and chose Kobe because the prices were decent and my friends were collecting other players. It helped so we could trade to each other. I didn’t know who Kobe was though but he was who I looked up to growing up. Still have tons of those rookie cards, autographs etc..
Those trading cards used to be dope!
I think Kobe is a more decorated/deadly scorer when HOT or "in the zone" compared to MJ who's more consistent, and that's according to Phil Jackson, their coach. But consistency is what made MJ the GOAT undoubtedly. I've watched both of them play enough to where I can say Kobe is in that area of greatness, just a shade below MJ. They both played in different eras and both dominated their individual decades. Michael in 90s and Kobe in the 2000s. Both had different rules to go by. MJ was a bit stronger and could bully his way to the rim and shoot from the perimeter whereas Kobe had more foul rules to abide by and can slither his way or create a shot from virtually anywhere. Simply, they both dominated their individual circumstances to get to the mountain top in their eras. To sum it up, MJ/Kobe should get props for having the game "mastered" meaning EVERY aspect of it: mentality, talent, commitment, team usage, and scoring. KD and D-Wade have said it as well. They both had a killer mentality. MJ has said that Kobe is the ONLY ONE who has done the work to deserve the comparison. If you ask me who's better, it's MJ no question. But Kobe is not far from it. Injuries, reputation mistakes, and not trusting his teammates earlier enough kept Kobe from matching Jordan in rings or MVPs (I think nowadays it's more based on popularity). Kobe def got robbed of 3 or 4 in his career. Skillset they're almost identical with Kobe being a better range shooter. Kobe's work ethic was ridiculous. Also, if Kobe had gotten CP3 in 2011, he would have six rings easy. But both are the greatest shooting guards and killers in the game we have ever seen. No one will duplicate them.
AGREED AND AGREED
I think they are on the same level because MJ himself said only one player can beat him and that’s Kobe. I think once you reach hall of fame stats you can’t compare them because they are so similar. What I see is not a transition of MJ to Kobe I see more of certain type of play style continue I think instead of comparing them we should just admire them it’ll be more enjoyable watching their highlights again
Good video
I appreciate the support!
1. MJ - Goku
2. Kobe - Vegeta
3. Lebron - Mr. Satan
1.MJ- Goku
2. Lebron- Broly
3. Kobe- Vegeta
Only differences between Jordan and Kobe is that MJ could palm the ball and had a higher vert. Other than that Kobe could do everything Jordan could plus more. It can be said that Kobe had the better shooting touch, footwork in the post and creativity when attacking the rim. A 34 year old Kobe was still pulling of baseline windmill dunks, Jordan could barely dunk with two hands at that age.
Agree completely bro. I still dont understand where this narrative of Lebron being publicly accepted as better than Kobe just suddenly came from
Excellent analysis. What's your top 5 all time???
This is a video I will likely be dropping in the near future, however I can say that I rank a little strange in comparison to most people but I'll explain in that video!
And thank you!
Can you make a vid about whose leadership skills are better: LeBron or Jordan/ Kobe?
Would really like to see that one. I believe MJ is a better leader than LBJ simply because he made sure his teammates are playing their roles properly and LeBron's passing is overrated since the media says he "makes his teammates better" while I think he makes them "look better". I've been really loving your content lately and it'd be appreciated if you share your thoughts on this topic.
Thanks man.
Best vid on MJ vs Kobe I've ever seen. The Kobe vs LeBron was on point too. You've got yourself a new sub.
Also, if KG is healthy that year the magic never make the finals. Celtics likely beat the Lakers in a repeat. If Kendrick Perkins doesn't get injured game six the Celtics would've sealed the finals that game. Celtics 3peat beating Kobe and the Lakers three years in a row.
The reason that Kobe was so close to Shaq in MVP voting is that Shaq often missed many games in the regular season. Kobe was obviously great though.
The nba changed the rules so this man can win as well look how the pistons had to play him in 91
The Bulls went 7 games with the Pistons in the year before and Pippen scored 2 points in Game 7. The Bulls were on the come-up and were going to beat the Pistons sooner or later.
Great points. Who’s better comes down to what attributes would define you as better. I can ever put LBJ past Kobe because LBJ isn’t a killer and never had the same clutchness. My opinion. MJ I believe was more consistent and dependable while Kobe could explode as well as had more of an offensive array, as you pointed out.
How did Lebron not have the same clutchness when he's hit MORE big shots in the playoffs than Kobe has?
I gotta say now that nobody in the history of basketball can get hot like Klay Thompson can, even though he really has 2 standout scoring games in particular, I've never seen a player who got hot like that. Not Kobe, not MJ, not Curry, not Bron-Bron, not KD, etc. I'm not a GSW fan but I think it's incredible to score 50 or 60 points almost all from catch-and-shoot shots.
smell my finger..
Klay is a different type of player he can't create his own shot bro. watchin' bball?
@@jasperjayme3012 What's that got to do with getting hot? Getting hot means knocking down shots at a high clip.
@@jordanjenkins1671 smell my finger..
0:26 if u dont have klbe in your top 10 your just wrong
I've gone back (again) and spent the last couple months studying Wilt Chamberlain.
I'd really like the younger kids to know more about Wilt and understand the Wilt Chamberlain & Bill Russell debate.
I'm of the opinion that Wilt was better than Bill as he was far and away a more superior ball player and athlete but played on less talented teams overall.
Bill played for what were the modern day Warriors of that era in the Boston Celtics.
Bill was good but he was no Wilt Chamberlain. Wilt destroyed Bill in the match ups (usually).
Nevertheless, playing "team" basketball is the best way to win and this is what Bill Russell taught all of us.
Kobe told that Mufucka in the stands 1,2,3,4,5 rings GOTDAMMIT😂😂😂
Great comparison 6-0 in NBA Finals is impressive and 5-2 in NBA Finals still pretty good. Michael was before my generation though I've seen him play ,Kobe more of my generation seen him play too. I like Kobe better but respected Michael as a player.
One distinction to mention (I'm listening while working so could have missed it): Kobe's father was an NBA player, so he had that going for him in becoming NBA ready
I did mention this but I appreciate that brother! Thanks for listening, got more coming soon!
@@theblackrangerx530 Cool that. I figured I may have missed it, because you were breaking it down. Thanks.
Fuckin' Perfecto!!! had to subscribe... unbiased... I'm #teamkobe yet the reasons you spoke are straight facts... I use some of those arguments for the mamba... same thoughts... here's the kicker though, either answer on who is the greatest, technically is correct... and 24 doesn't trip, 2nd best to MJ is still an accomplishment period!!!
Kobe is like Pippen. Really great complimentary players. Shaq and Jordan on the same team would be unstoppable.
Stop talking basketball
Dat nigga said Vegita and Goku... That’s actually pretty accurate. Literally made me laugh.
whats the song playing in background?
Kobe: Stubborn
Jordan: Patient
Loll that's a different way of putting it
I've never heard it defined better. This is great work. Please explain to these fools that there IS NO REAL GOAT DEBATE BETWEEN LEBRON AND MJ...PLEEEEZ!! I'm so sick of hearing it.
Beautiful video man. Again, showed respect for both the players. You made some good points that I didn’t think about. Overall I still haven’t been convinced otherwise of the final verdict but I can appreciate your argument. Looking forward for more.
I appreciate this my man. Definitely stay tuned for more heat!
Kobe my favorite but he didn't finish the goal 💯
Nice vid bro. I'm a huge Kobe fan and it's still hard for me to put him ahead of Jordan but the size of Jordan's hands kept him from being a great shooter from range. Kobe is better based on his better long range ability
Sick ass visual at 15:11
Holy heck man. That was an unbelievably great comparison. I am the same age as Kobe, grew up in the Philly suburbs and played against him*(*sat on the bench)
Kobe is amazing but he is not Jordan.
Aye bro thats lit! And thank you my brother godbless!
Kobe is def top5.
I agree with everything else u said tho.
While a well done video, I believe it's way closer than you think. The Lakers organization wasted the three best years of Kobe's prime, he gets one star and Phil at the tail end of it and immediately goes to 3 straight finals. But that's not my point, in those years the west was at its peak in competition. *ONLY 50 WIN TEAMS ALLOWED* if you wanna participate in these playoffs. The road to his 5th ring in 2010 might be the hardest road any Great had to go through. Every round he was going through a 50 win team only to face another 50 win team that had championship pedigree in Boston, who was also one of the best defensive teams ALL TIME. All this while he had a TORN LIGAMENT in his shooting hand that made him take more LEFT HANDED shots, not even counting his knee and shoulder issues. add to the fact that it was an iconic grudge match between the LAKERS and CELTICS. Screams GOAT to me, at the very least eye to eye, because that's serious pain tolerance and psychotic focus.
Michael made his shots. Kobe is the NBA all time leader in missed shots.
Jordan was number 6 on the all time missed shots list and Kareem is on it as well. Doesn’t matter how many shots Kobe missed he still is number 3 all time in scoring and Jordan is number 4. I’m sure if Jordan played with Shaq for 8 seasons his scoring would be even lower since Shaq demanded the ball a lot and had a huge ego as well. Jordan shot 49 percent and Kobe 44 percent not that big of a difference. They both were great players.
#6 on the list means he didn't miss more shots so not sure what the point is.
5% is considerable when it comes to percentages but nice try
Basketball & Arcade Ninja, you know exactly what it mean. Jordan missed a lot of shots as well!
Prince Masters sorry, Lebron will never be better than Kobe. Lebron 6 finals losses!
@@Mike1122. Jordan finished his career 6th all-time in missed shots and 3rd all-time in career scoring
Kobe finished his career 1st all-time in missed shots and 3rd all-time in career scoring.
See the difference?