Every since Kobe Bryant got his fifth ring. Everybody updates on where Kobe is at compared to Michael Jordan. These days, the ring debate is looking like it’ll go to Jordan.
But Kobe knows. He knows that he can pass Jordan on the All-Time scorers list. And he’s focused on it. He wants this badly.
But let’s not get this twisted. Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan aren’t enemies. This is nothing but respect and also pride. Remember that Kobe has put in a lot of work in to get to this position. And in a piece by B/R’s Kevin Ding, Kobe talks about Jordan. From Jordan’s attitude, to being among him.
“He just kept attacking, attacking, attacking—and attacking in different ways, from different spots on the floor, with different forms of footwork. Posting, perimeter, versatility…”
“I’m not scared of anybody,” Bryant said. “It’s more curiosity and such a respect that I want to learn. I want to learn. I’m so curious to learn—still to this day. Just a constant learner. I’m not afraid to ask questions about things that I don’t know. I’m not afraid to admit what I don’t know. I’ll ask questions and try to learn as much as I can.”
“We hit it off very well. He was really like a big brother, and whether it’s because we see things in a similar way in terms of our competitive spirit or fire or whatever the case may be, there’s an understanding that we have—a connection that we have.
“I don’t know if he opened up with me more than he did with other players, I’m not sure. I don’t know if other players had the balls even to ask. But we have a really, really good relationship.“
If you think that Kobe Bryant doesn’t respect fellow players. You’re stupid. Of course he wants to top Jordan. It’s human nature to push boundaries. Break records. Kobe is just doing it in a way that some of you don’t like.
It’s a shame you don’t like it. Because he’s literally messing around getting triple doubles. At the ripe old age of 36. You try and do that.
