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Kobe Bryant vs Nikola Jokić
Which player? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Kobe Bryant Los Angeles Lakers · 1978–2020 54% · #5 in the world
- Nikola Jokić Denver Nuggets · 1995– 46% · #11 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Kobe Bryant over Nikola Jokić by just 54% to 46%. Kobe Bryant is #5 of the 250 NBA players in the world ranking, and #3 of the 14 of the Los Angeles Lakers. Nikola Jokić is #11, and #1 of the 8 of the Denver Nuggets.
Side by side
| Kobe Bryant | Nikola Jokić | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #5 | #11 |
| Team | Los Angeles Lakers | Denver Nuggets |
| Born | 1978 | 1995 |