There have only been four teams in NBA history that have faced four straight 50 win teams in a single playoff run, and Kobe Bean Bryant was on three of them (2001, 2008, 2010).
Having the toughest playoff competition of all time is part of the reason Kobe Bryant stands alone as the greatest ever...
Stat casuals often get confused when high level pro's who played against Kobe Bryant and LeBron James still chose the Mamba. It's simple:
Foot-work: Kobe
Post-game: Kobe
Mid-range: Kobe
Three ball: Kobe
Defense: Kobe
Handles: Kobe
Clutch shot making: Kobe
Free throw: Kobe
Off ball game: Kobe
Demoralizing a defense: Kobe
Killer Mentality: Kobe
Tougher Route: Kobe
Better Rosters: LeBron
Championships: Kobe
Passer: LeBron
Slasher: LeBron
Longevity: LeBron
Adult friendships are hard. Everyone’s busy & life happens. But you gotta let people know when you’re thinking about them. A simple “thinking of you, hope all is well” really goes a long way.
Lakers: 17 NBA championships, 1 In-Season Tournament championship
Celtics: 17 NBA championships, 0 In-Season Tournament championships
Really makes you think.
Shaquille O'Neal chose Los Angeles
David Beckham chose Los Angeles
The Rams chose Los Angeles
LeBron James chose Los Angeles
Mookie Betts chose Los Angeles
Shohei Ohtani chose Los Angeles
Point is big stars still choose Los Angeles. Best sports town ⭐️
Shohei Ohtani's contract has significant deferrals that include most of his salary -- an idea, a source said, that was Ohtani's. In deferring the money, it reduces the cost of the competitive-balance-tax hit and will allow the Dodgers to build a better team around him.
How crazy is the Shohei Ohtani 10Y/700Mil contract he received from the Dodgers...
Ohtani is making more annually than 8 teams current payroll for the 2024 season!!!!