Was Kobe a better shooter than Jordan?

Kobe Bryant is a little more gifted athletically than Michael Jordan was. Kobe is a much better pure shooter. Kobe has risen into Michael's rare air when it comes to making great late shots. Kobe is a little taller, and just as quick and strong.

Who was a better 3 point shooter Kobe or Jordan?

In actual finals series, Kobe made 48/153 for 31.4 percent, and Jordan made 42/114 for 36.8 percent. In finals where Jordan had a shorter 3-point line, he shot 32.6 percent (higher than Kobe's total either way). BUT IN finals with the long 3, Jordan SHOT EVEN BETTER AT AN AMAZING 40 percent!

Does Kobe have better stats than Jordan?

Bryant had a career average of 25 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game, while Jordan recorded 30.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game. James currently holds a record of 29 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game.

Who's better Kobe or MJ?

Scoring Ability

Kobe Bryant has more career points than Michael Jordan, but Jordan was the better scorer between the two. Highlighted by his NBA record 10 scoring titles, Jordan also averaged 30.1 points per game. Let me also mention that Jordan's scoring average is 5.1 points more than Bryant.

What is Kobe better than MJ at?

G/F Kobe Bryant

KB will never beat MJ in Finals MVP and regular season MVPs no matter how long he plays but he can beat his airness in championships won especially with his new cast of players. Also, Kobe can surpass Michael in All Star appearances, All Star MVPs, All NBA Teams and All NBA Defense teams.

Who worked harder Kobe or Jordan?

In a book that Grover wrote titled, 'Winning: The Unforgiving Race to Greatness', Grover outlined the differences between Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan. “Kobe worked harder. MJ worked smarter,” wrote Grover. “Of all the things we worked on, the most challenging was simply getting him to stop.”

Was Jordan a good shooter?

In his 15 seasons in the NBA, Jordan shot 32.7% from beyond the arc, averaging 1.7 attempts per game. The superstar had his most efficient 3-point shooting during the 1994-95 season, averaging 50%.

Is Kobe the greatest of all time?

Kobe Bryant is the greatest and most legendary of all these players. Bill Russell is a winner, but Kobe is a better player than him, being dominant on both sides of the floor throughout his career (Bill Russell was primarily a defender).

Is Lebron better than Kobe?

Rather surprisingly, Lebron edges out Kobe in every major statistical category, averaging 27.1 vs 25.0 PPG, 7.3 vs 5.2 RPG, 7.0 vs 4.7 APG, 1.6 vs 1.4 SPG, and 0.8 vs 0.5 BPG. Lebron's PPG advantage is magnified by the fact that he posts a True Shooting Percentage of 58.4%, as opposed to Kobe's 55%.

What were Kobe's last words?

Kobe shared some last words of wisdom and motivation before his heartbreaking death. “Hello everyone, I'm so sorry can't be with you tonight,” he said in a video posted on Twitter.

Was Kobe a shooter or scorer?

Kobe, on the other hand, has never been a greater shooter (. 454 from the field, . 336 from three for his career), but he has always been a premier scorer.

Who is a better shooter LeBron or MJ?

While Jordan scored more overall, LeBron is a more efficient player, shooting better from two and three-point range. LeBron is also a much better passer and rebounder than Jordan ever was.

Why didn't Michael Jordan shoot more 3s?

During the 1992 NBA Finals, Jordan revealed why he had a lack of willingness to take the 3-point shot. “My three-point shooting is something I don't want to excel at because it takes away from all phases of my game, Jordan said. “My game is fake, drive to the hole, penetrate, dish-off, dunk.

How many hours a day did Kobe practice?

Named so because Bryant trains for 6 days a week, 6 hours a day and 6 months in a year. The 6 hours of training are divided into 2 hours of track work, 2 hours of basketball skills and 2 hours of weight lifting (which includes one hour of cardio).

Did Michael Jordan teach Kobe Bryant?

Michael Jordan was Kobe Bryant's mentor

The 18-time All-Star sought MJ's guidance for the better part of two decades and wanted his fundamentals to be perfect. “They were fundamental things. Obviously, things he had learned at Carolina under the great tutelage of Dean Smith,” Bryant told MacMullan.

Who was the hardest worker in basketball?

1: Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers. Mr. Consistency. His work ethic is legendary.

Who is the most clutch NBA player?

Most Clutch NBA Players of All Time

• Dolph Schayes, Forward-Center.
• Rick Barry, Small Forward. ...
• James Worthy, Power Forward. ...
• Shaquille O'Neal, Center. ...
• Stephen Curry, Point Guard. ...
• John Havlicek, Small Forward-Shooting Guard. ...
• Ray Allen, Shooting Guard. ...
• Robert Horry, Forward. They call him "Big Shot Rob" for a reason. ...

Who is the greatest player in NBA history?

Top 10 NBA Players Ever

• Larry Bird.
• Earvin Johnson Jr. ...
• Tim Duncan. ...
• Bill Russell. Bill Russell currently has the most championships in NBA history with 11. ...
• Hakeem Olajuwon. Hakeem "The Dream" Olajuwon is one of the greatest defensive players in NBA history. ...
• Kobe Bryant. Kobe "The Black Mamba" Bryant defined the 2000s. ...

Who is statistically the most clutch NBA player?

Larry Bird

Larry Bird was one of the clutchest players in NBA history. Bird owns four buzzer-beaters and in each of those moments the Celtics trailed when he took the clutch shot. No other player has multiple 45-plus-point games with a buzzer-beater.

Is Kobe inefficient?

Nevertheless, Bryant is inefficient even by Los Angeles standards. A career 45 percent shooter, Kobe is shooting at an even 43 percent after spending most of the season closer to 42. In his best seasons, Bryant averaged closer to 46 or even 47 percent. Beyond the arc, he's making just 30 of every 100 attempts.

Was Kobe Bryant efficient?

Kobe averaged 222.8 per every 1. Call it selfish all you want, but that fact makes his efficiency that season even more impressive. Kyrie made defenses pay if they left their man to help on him. Kobe let defenses completely key in on him, yet still had the second most efficient high volume isolation season on record.

Is LeBron the best player ever?

LeBron came in at No. 2 on The Athletic's list, trailing only Michael Jordan. LeBron is, according to The Athletic's voting panel of NBA experts, the second-greatest player ever. Which makes him, arguably, the greatest ever.

Who is the greatest athlete of all time?

Top 50 greatest athletes of all time

• Bo Jackson (American football and baseball)
• Jim Thorpe (athletics, American football, baseball and basketball)
• Babe Ruth (baseball)
• Michael Phelps (swimming)
• Usain Bolt (athletics)
• Wayne Gretzky (ice hockey)
• Muhammad Ali (boxing)
• Michael Jordan (basketball)

Is Michael Jordan the best player of all time?

According to figures from ESPN, Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time. Besides, there are also many other excellent basketball players.