Michael Jordan didn’t hesitate when asked to pick between Kobe Bryant and LeBron James.
However, there is much debate regarding who the second greatest NBA star in history, with the likes of Wilt Chamberlain, Larry Bird, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bill Russell and Magic Johnson all being able to stake a claim.The Bulls icon continued: “In terms of the dominance of the game of basketball, at this stage it’s LeBron. Championship-wise
“I think this is what he’s battling with. It is what it is. He’s cursed as much as I am. If you had to pick between the two that would be a tough choice, and five beat one.”Bryant, who won five NBA titles with the Lakers, and Jordan were close friends until the former’s death in a helicopter crash in January 2020.Speaking at a memorial service for Bryant, a tearful Jordan said: “When Kobe Bryant died, a piece of me died.
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