Kobe Bryant

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John Salley: 'Kobe Bryant is the greatest Laker of all time' (Hoops Hype)

Jason "White Chocolate" Williams is wrong ... Kobe Bryant's not only in the top five greatest Lakers of all time -- he's number one! ... that's according to ...

the Raptors is my No. 2. the Suns is probably No. 1. KAT was 8/8 from the line tonight. Kobe 8 or PG 1s. Said the 10/15 free throw performance against Portland got him to switch it up. the Raptors is my No. 2. Salley wasn’t pissed about the former NBA point guard’s hot take — but he made it clear to us, Kobe is his No. 1 all-time. the Suns is probably No. 1. KAT was 8/8 from the line tonight. Kobe 8 or PG 1s. Said the 10/15 free throw performance against Portland got him to switch it up. Jason “White Chocolate” Williams is wrong … Kobe Bryant’s not only in the top five greatest Lakers of all time — he’s number one!

“Kobe Bryant scored 21 points in the 4th quarter?!”: When the Lakers legend lay waste to the Charlotte Bobcats, on this ... (The Sportsrush)

Lakers legend Kobe Bryant once had an immaculate performance in the 4^th quarter against the then Charlotte Bobcats. If we're being completely frank here, we still can't believe that it has been about 2 years since the passing of the late, great Kobe ...

After all, the Lakers still had Kobe Bryant, who kept going off, over and over on each and every team that the team faced. And on March 13th of 2005, the Charlotte Bobcats were pitifully on the receiving end of a rampage. And while we do think that the other categories are equally deserving of being in the spotlight here, it is for that last option, that we’re here for today.

John Salley Agrees That Kobe Bryant Is The Greatest Laker Ever ... (Fadeaway World)

As, arguably, the most illustrious franchise in the NBA, it is no surprise that the Lakers have housed many All-Time great players. According to former NBA.

Even today, over a year after his death, Kobe is remembered for the famous "Mamba mentality" that has inspired countless fans. Bryant did not score the most points in NBA history. You know his agent becomes the general manager, I’m sure he has some say so.”

Former NBA Star Paul Pierce Shares His Favorite Kobe Bryant Story (PopCulture.com)

Paul Pierce and Kobe Bryant had their share of battles while playing in the NBA. However, their best battle may have occurred when they were not an NBA ...

A guy who motivated me, who brought the best out of me on and off the court. But Bryant and the Lakers would take down the Celtics 4-3 in the 2010 NBA Finals. That was the fifth and final NBA championship for Bryant who spent his entire career with the Lakers. The two would battle each other in the NBA Finals twice with the first meeting occurring in 2008. Pierce and Bryant were two of the best players in the NBA in the 2000s. Pierce talked about Bryant on the fubo Sports Network's No Chill with Gilbert Arenas and said their best battles were when they played pick-up games at UCLA. "People don't even know about this because we used to play in the summertime at UCLA," Pierce said.

Kobe Bryant Is Not a Top-5 Laker, According to Jason Williams (Sportscasting)

That said, those who know Lakers basketball understand the legends that have worn their uniform. While many view Kobe as the greatest Laker, others see Magic ...

And although it’s a sillier argument, Bryant is the only Laker to ever have two numbers retired. But he also has the 20-year tenure with one team, playing more games in Purple and Gold than any other player in team history. In order to be considered the GOAT for a particular franchise, you need stats and rings. Or Kareem. Or West. But there is no argument for Kobe sitting outside the top-five at absolute worst. However, the 12-year vet was barely able to claim Bryant was an all-time great Laker, let alone a top-10 NBA player. The Black Mamba is the franchise’s all-time leader in points, two-pointers, three-pointers, free throws, steals, and games.

Jason 'White Chocolate' Williams 'Not Sure' Kobe Bryant Is Top 5 All ... (TMZ)

Former NBA player Jason "White Chocolate" Williams says he's "not even sure" Kobe Bryant is a top-five Laker of all-time.

"But, Kobe's not as high on my list as people would really think he should be." "I'm not even sure he's on the top five of the all-time greatest Lakers." Jason 'White Chocolate' Williams 'Not Even Sure' Kobe Is Top 5 Laker ... 'Not As High On My List' Ex-NBA star Jason "White Chocolate" Williams just pissed off a whole lot of Kobe Bryant fans ... saying he's "not even sure" the Black Mamba is a top-five Laker of all-time. Kobe's place amongst the Laker icons, though, is cemented in the eyes of many L.A. fans ... as he won five titles, two finals MVPs, and one regular-season MVP in his 20-year career. Jason 'White Chocolate' Williams 'Not Sure' Kobe Bryant Is Top 5 All-Time Laker