Let's see what players, especially those who have been teammates or even opponents with Kobe, think about Kobe.
Jordan: Kobe plays with Jordan as the benchmark. Kobe's career includes many face-to-face confrontations with Jordan in the All-Star Game. Kobe's data and fighting spirit are no less than Jordan's. Jordan's evaluation of Kobe is: Kobe is my closest person. You know, Jordan is recognized as the first person in NBA history and the god of basketball.
Kobe's teammate O 'Neal commented that Kobe is the greatest player in the history of the Lakers. This evaluation is very pertinent and realistic. You know, there have been many great gods in the history of the Lakers, including O 'Neal himself. In those days, people had a heated discussion with young and energetic Kobe Bryant for the top spot in the Lakers. This evaluation can be said to be from the heart.
Practically speaking, most players' comments on Kobe are two words: great.
Practically speaking, most players' comments on Kobe are two words: great.
Of course, the players feel the same way about Kobe. They are first and foremost players, knowing the hardships of playing basketball and being players. Even if you are gifted, you should be self-disciplined and work hard, or you will be eliminated by the league. Chandler parsons is the best negative example. As a 17 high school student, Kobe entered the league. Naturally, he started as a substitute and worked harder than ordinary players. The 20-year career of Capital Dynasty is the result of Kobe's self-discipline, hard work and training.
But why doesn't the media think highly of it?
First, the media is not a basketball player or even an athlete. They don't really know the ball. They don't know how difficult it is to survive in the NBA, how difficult it is to be an NBA superstar and how difficult it is to be a great star. Have you ever seen the sun at 4 am in Los Angeles? It's about Kobe's hard training, day after day or 20 years.
Second, Kobe has two major negative news. 1 It's a rape case in Eagle County. The news was a sensation and caused great trouble to Kobe. Although he was finally proved innocent, the "rapist" hat is deeply rooted and difficult to get rid of. In addition, 1 competed with O 'Neal, the strongest center in history, for the position of the Lakers' boss. Because O 'Neill is the darling of NBA and the king of juggling treasures, he is the flow manager of NBA. A lot of media are directed at O 'Neal, and of course he doesn't like Kobe Bryant.
Third, in the middle and late period of Kobe's career, another NBA superstar appeared, that is LeBron James. James is really good. Unlike Kobe's debut as a substitute, James debuted at the peak, which lasted for 17 years. Until today, he has his own team and is a strong contender for the championship. If the alliance wants to establish a new king, it is natural to restrain its predecessor. This single-handedly covering the sky, one step in place, led to Bryant's image in front of the media lost a lot of points.