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Kobe Bryant vs Stephen Curry
Which player? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Kobe Bryant Los Angeles Lakers · 1978–2020 53% · #5 in the world
- Stephen Curry Golden State Warriors · 1988– 47% · #9 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Kobe Bryant over Stephen Curry by just 53% to 47%. Kobe Bryant is #5 of the 250 NBA players in the world ranking, and #3 of the 14 of the Los Angeles Lakers. Stephen Curry is #9, and #2 of the 11 of the Golden State Warriors.
The case for each
Kobe Bryant: Five titles, two Finals MVPs, 81 points in a game and 20 seasons in one jersey; the 'Mamba Mentality' that a generation of players grew up copying.
Stephen Curry: Four titles, two MVPs (one unanimous) and the most made threes in history; turned the three-pointer into the league's main weapon.
Side by side
| Kobe Bryant | Stephen Curry | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #5 | #9 |
| Team | Los Angeles Lakers | Golden State Warriors |
| Born | 1978 | 1988 |