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Kobe Bryant vs Kyrie Irving
Which player? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Kobe Bryant Los Angeles Lakers · 1978–2020 76% · #5 in the world
- Kyrie Irving Cleveland Cavaliers · 1992– 24% · #182 in the world
What the votes say
A clear win: the world picks Kobe Bryant over Kyrie Irving, 76% to 24%. Kobe Bryant is #5 of the 250 NBA players in the world ranking, and #3 of the 14 of the Los Angeles Lakers. Kyrie Irving is #182, and #4 of the 6 of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Side by side
| Kobe Bryant | Kyrie Irving | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #5 | #182 |
| Team | Los Angeles Lakers | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| Born | 1978 | 1992 |