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Kobe Bryant vs Allen Iverson
Which player? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Kobe Bryant Los Angeles Lakers · 1978–2020 61% · #5 in the world
- Allen Iverson Philadelphia 76ers · 1975– 39% · #22 in the world
What the votes say
The world picks Kobe Bryant over Allen Iverson, 61% to 39%. Kobe Bryant is #5 of the 250 NBA players in the world ranking, and #3 of the 14 of the Los Angeles Lakers. Allen Iverson is #22, and #2 of the 13 of the Philadelphia 76ers.
The case for each
Kobe Bryant: Five titles with the Lakers; drafted in the same 1996 class as Iverson, who went first, and beat his 76ers in the 2001 Finals.
Allen Iverson: Four scoring titles and the 2001 MVP; 6 feet tall, fearless at the rim.
Side by side
| Kobe Bryant | Allen Iverson | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #5 | #22 |
| Team | Los Angeles Lakers | Philadelphia 76ers |
| Born | 1978 | 1975 |