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Kobe Bryant

Los Angeles Lakers · 1978–2020

#5 of the greatest NBA players of all time, ranked by everyone.

#3 of the 14 players of the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Nearby in the ranking

2. LeBron James Cleveland Cavaliers · 1984–
3. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Los Angeles Lakers · 1947–
4. Shaquille O'Neal Los Angeles Lakers · 1972–
5. Kobe Bryant Los Angeles Lakers · 1978–2020
6. Wilt Chamberlain Golden State Warriors · 1936–1999
7. Magic Johnson Los Angeles Lakers · 1959–
8. Larry Bird Boston Celtics · 1956–

Face-offs

• Shaquille O'Neal vs Kobe Bryant 51% – 49%
• Wilt Chamberlain vs Kobe Bryant 50% – 50%
• Kareem Abdul-Jabbar vs Kobe Bryant 54% – 46%
• Magic Johnson vs Kobe Bryant 50% – 50%
• LeBron James vs Kobe Bryant 56% – 44%