Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant Comparison
By Whitt Ward
Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant, are arguably two of the greatest basketball players to ever live. As well as two of the most exciting and entertaining players during their time, and the way they played was also eerily similar, as you will see later on in the comparison. Along with that similarity they also played a great deal like each other. Most of this is from Kobe Bryant, though as he has been quoted saying that he modeled his game after Michael Jordan who was his role model growing up. The similarities do not stop their either Kobe Bryant looks a lot like Michael Jordan which caused them both to play the same position at shooting guard in their careers, also Kobe Bryant had the
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If you are like me though, and would like to compare the two in an easier way to understand then just pure numbers, then you need to compare their career averages. First we will look at Michael Jordan’s career averages, and let me tell you they are very impressive. Over the span of his nineteen year career he averaged thirty point one points per game, five points three assists, two point three steals, and six point two rebounds. He did all this while averaging a field goal percentage of forty nine points seven percent, which is remarkable. His numbers dipped of though when it came to three point percentage as he only averaged a percentage of thirty two point seven percent, but they went back up to a percentage of eighty three point five percent when he stepped to the free throw line. If you keep in mind that averaged this over every single game he played in for nineteen years it is mind blowing, and some would argue that had he not come back and played with the Washington Wizards when he was out of his prime these numbers would be even better, but that is argument for a different paper. Kobe Bryant’s numbers are also all-time great numbers, but just a little lower than Jordan in some categories. Over his twenty year career he averaged twenty five point five points, four point eight assists, one point five steals, and five point three rebounds per game. His shooting percentages were forty four point seven percent from the field, but like his idol Jordan his number too also dropped off when he shot three pointers, and he only shot thirty two point nine percent from their. Also like Jordan when he stepped to the free throw line he was more than likely going to make it as he averaged a stellar
Comparing LeBron James and Michael Jordan is like comparing apples and oranges. It just isn’t a fair comparison. There are too many differences. There are too many variables. There are too many fallacies that are involved in making a fair assessment to determine who the greatest basketball player of all time is.
Some readers may challenge my view that Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player ever and was better than LeBron James is today. It is easy to tell just by watching highlights of Michael Jordan
In conclusion this is how these two allstars are beyond incredible and this is how they show their talents in different ways. This also shows how American culture has changed a lot. We see how Michael Jordan talent differs from Lebron James talent but they are compared too as both “The best to ever play the game of basketball”.
Michael Jordan, what comes to your mind when you hear that name? Michael had played for the bulls and had gotten 6 championship rings with the team. Well, is it just me or does that sound like a lot of time in the game of basketball? In 1982 he took a big step up from highschool to college, where he wanted to pursue the basketball dream. He went to college at North Carolina where he played NCAA basketball for just one year before he was drafted in 1984.
Dreams come and go every night, but some dreams tend to stay for a lifetime. I have always dreamt to become a professional athlete in some way or another. Growing up I have always looked up to many different athletes. Whether it was Ladanian Tomlinson on the football field or Kobe Bryant on the basketball court I have always had some athlete that I wanted to be like someday.
When I began my report I didn’t know much about Michael Jordan, but I did know that he was “undoubtedly the greatest player in the history of the NBA'; (“Michael Air Jordan'; 1). It seemed like every time I heard the word basketball I also heard the name Michael Jordan. There’s just no avoiding him. If you are watching television you might see him playing basketball or golf. If you were reading a magazine there will probably be an advertisement with his picture. If you were walking down the street you might see a kid wearing Air Jordan shoes or a Bulls jersey with “JORDAN'; on the back of it. This man is probably as recognizable as the Pope.
When people think of basketball and the great players that play today we all think of Lebron James, Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant, Chris Paul, and I mean lets face it we can name players whom play the game very well till we are blue in the face. All these players that were thinking of and naming have something in common which is none of them can compare to what Michael Jordan has done to the game. Some people say he destroyed the game making it that everything people accomplish is compared to what he has done in his career. Which happens when everyone i...
Michael Jordan can say he has had an amazing career and accomplished many things in his life. From his childhood to adulthood, he has done remarkable things. Most people hope to have a life and career like
Michael Jordan vs Lebron James Michael Jordan, in his prime, was thought of as one of the greatest basketball champions of all time. A shooting guard, standing at six-six, Jordan was able to out play anyone in his position. He started his career at the University of North Carolina, where he helped his team win a national championship. He then was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in the 1984-85 season. While playing for the Bulls, Jordan received many awards such as, MVP, five championships, Olympic gold medals, slam dunk contests, and many more defensive and offensive awards.
The NBA is well known for the number of amazing professional athletes it has had over the years. Some of the most gifted and talented individuals come through the NBA and one of the better-known superstars is none other than Kobe Bryant. For years people have wondered what makes Bryant so successful. The main contributors that lead to Kobe Bryant’s success is his hard work and dedication, his mindset, his natural ability’s and talent, and the people that have helped him throughout his life. Kobe Bryant was very successful in the NBA because of the amount of hard work he has put in, the people in his life, his relentless determination and his god given natural abilities.
At every level of basketball there are players that have shined on and off the court, this is true for two exceptional players like Michael Jordan and LeBron James. The debate over these two marvelous athletes and who is the better of the two, has divided sports fans since LeBron earned his first Finals Championship.
“Maybe this guy is god disguised as Michael Jordan” (Michael Jordan). Michael Jordan is clearly the best basketball player to have ever set foot on a basketball court as Larry Bird put it jokingly. He wasn’t the perfect basketball player but he was good enough to surpass the rest of the league as a whole. Because of his superior skills and incomprehensible work ethic, he can be considered an outlier. There is no other player that has accomplished as much as Jordan and will probably never see something like it again.
In conclusion, I don’t think it’s fair to say basketball was superior before now, nor vice versa. I think that for those who love the game, you can appreciate what both eras bring to the table. While it may have been entertaining to see Dr Jay and Michael Jordan in action, it’s also important to realize the potential in today’s rising stars such as LeBron James, and KD. One thing that remains unchanged is that basketball has, and will always be an outstanding and fun sport to watch.
Michael Jordan is the only athlete to have ever gained the middle name "Air" because of his unbelievable ability to soar through the sky before he smashes the ball through the rim. He has managed to defy all obstacles ever thrown his way within the sport of basketball, earning his reputation as the most competitive and determined player in the NBA. Over the span of Michael Jordan's 18 year long career in the NBA, he has enjoyed world wide attention and recognition as the ambassador of basketball. Jordan has influenced basketball players around the globe and, with his own shoes and clothing brand, along with his artistic way of handling himself on the court, has developed a style of his own within the sport. Michael Jordan can be considered the foremost leader of the enlightenment in the sport of basketball.
Jordan had endorsements ranging from food products, store products, and his own brand “Jordan.” He did countless TV advertisements, newsletter ads, and poster boards. Michael Jordan was everywhere back in the 90s and early 2000s, but he still is a huge star with his brand growing by the second still today. Also, Jordan starred in movies, with his most famous being Space Jam. People of all ages still watch that movie today; Space Jam will forever be an all-time classic. Due to being an iconic American figure, a movie about his life was filmed—Like Mike. Jordan was not a star in the film but the whole movie was about his talent and skills as a basketball player. Like Mike showed how Jordan was an icon in the eyes of many, but most importantly children. Jordan’s upbringing is relatable to many Americans, which is why he is one athlete that people admire and inspire to be, therefore, creating the icon that Jordan is