Bryant's 32,284 career points are nine shy of topping Jordan, an accomplishment that needs no explanation. But then would come Karl Malone (36,928 points) and, finally, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (38,387). Abdul-Jabbar's record seemed as indelible as ever,
Five with Kobe Bryant's Los Angeles Lakers. Of the 1,973 games Jackson has presided over from his high chair, only 157 came without either Jordan or Bryant on the roster. He is also the only person to have served as head coach for both players, at any
Get a four-point play off Kobe, do a little dance. Just another night in the NBA. Is this the brave new world of professional basketball now? Are people just going to be making Kobe look bad until he retires? Nah, probably not.
Five with Kobe Bryant's Los Angeles Lakers. Of the 1,973 games Jackson has presided over from his high chair, only 157 came without either Jordan or Bryant on the roster. He is also the only person to have served as head coach for both players, at any
With Kobe Bryant set to pass Michael Jordan, we thought we'd take a look back at both of their careers in scoring and look at some memorable moments. The debate about the two will always be considered, though Jordan has a clear edge in most categories.