Kobe Bryant is now officially a top 10 player of all time!

[1987_Lakers]

1. Michael Jordan
2. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
3. Bill Russell
4. Magic Johnson
5. Larry Bird
6. Wilt Chamberlain
7. Shaquille O'Neal
8. Tim Duncan
9. Kobe Bryant
10. Hakeem Olajuwon

Jerry West moves down to #11.

[Papaya Petee]

I agree, but talking about the top 10 itself, I personally think Kareem should hop to number 2.

[1987_Lakers]

Originally Posted by Papaya Petee

I agree, but talking about the top 10 itself, I personally think Kareem should hop to number 2.

It's definitely arguable.

[Bodhi]

You can debate the order all day, but those 10 are the greatest ever.

[Fatal9]

Top 3 aren't really arguable...it's Wilt/Kareem/Jordan.

Kobe is now "officially" top 10. Anyone denying it at this point is either a hater or doesn't have proper perspective in making these lists. He'll likely finish in the top 5.

[KobeRules24]

Great thread, kobe is definitely a top 10 player....i'm so happy right now lakers baby!!!!!

[zabuza666]

Originally Posted by Fatal9

Top 3 aren't really arguable...it's Wilt/Kareem/Jordan.

Kobe is now "officially" top 10. Anyone denying it at this point is either a hater or doesn't have proper perspective in making these lists. He'll likely finish in the top 5.

You'd put Kobe over Shaq?

[Bodhi]

Originally Posted by zabuza666

You'd put Kobe over Shaq?

Kobe has the potential to finish above Shaq. He's not there yet, but his style of play will age well and the Lakers have the right players to stay contenders for a long time.

[drewdizzle]

[branslowski]

Originally Posted by Bodhi

You can debate the order all day, but those 10 are the greatest ever.

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Although....Moses Malone has a Gripe....I'll put Kobe slightly Above Moses, but...

[JustinJDW]

Kobe is not Top 10. Winning only 1 Ring as the Leader does not make you Top 10.

And Kareem is #2. #5 is way too low. The guy has 6 Rings, 6 MVP's and is a 19x All-Star. #5 is way too low. He is a Top 3 Lock.

[Heilige]

Originally Posted by Fatal9

Top 3 aren't really arguable...it's Wilt/Kareem/Jordan.

Kobe is now "officially" top 10. Anyone denying it at this point is either a hater or doesn't have proper perspective in making these lists. He'll likely finish in the top 5.

In your opinion, what would Kobe have to accomplish to be higher than top 5?

[FashionIssues]

there are 5 lakers in there with 20 chips

top 10. 5 lakers

[NBASTATMAN]

Originally Posted by 1987_Lakers

1. Michael Jordan
2. Magic Johnson
3. Larry Bird
4. Wilt Chamberlain
5. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
6. Bill Russell
7. Shaquille O'Neal
8. Tim Duncan
9. Hakeem Olajuwon
10. Kobe Bryant




Jerry West moves down to #11.

Where is MOSES MALONE, HONDO WITH 8 TITLES AND VERY GOOD STATS, DR J.. Where is Oscar robertson? I think kobe is anywhere 12-15... Kobe has 1 MVP and 1 Finals MVP... Kobe's stats are good but not great and he has played with great talent in his career.. Kobe will wind up anywhere from 5-7..
Last years finals really hurt Kobe's ability to land any better than that.. Still give credit to the one guy who eats, breathes and probably ****s basketball

kobefreakingbryant...

[Lebron23]

Originally Posted by JustinJDW

Kobe is not Top 10. Winning only 1 Ring as the Leader does not make you Top 10.

2x NBA Scoring Champion
1x NBA League MVP
1x NBA Finals MVP
Perennial member of the NBA All Defensive and NBA First Team


That's a top 10 player of all time. Stop hating on Kobe Bryant because the guy is the 3rd best player in the Post Jordan Era.