Many regard Michael Jordan as the greatest player of all time. He dominated the NBA during the 90s and won the three-peat twice with Chicago Bulls. However, since his retirement, he has been a part of every all-time NBA debate. Another name that entered these debates is Kobe Bryant.
SportingNews.com recently released a list of top peaks in NBA history. As usual, Michael Jordan tops the list, followed by LeBron James and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, respectively. While these are among the best in NBA history, but fans didn’t digest Kobe Bryant’s low position in the list. Kobe was placed eighth on the list and this made his fans unhappy.
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Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry (30) shares words with Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant (24) at the end of the game at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif. on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012. Los Angeles defeated Golden State 118-115 in overtime. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Staff) (Photo by MediaNews Group/Bay Area News via Getty Images)
In fact, Warriors star Curry was ranked as low as 12th on the list, just behind Tim Duncan. Fans have gone berserk over these ratings and have reacted to them on Twitter.
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NBA Twitter reacts to Kobe Bryant and Stephen Curry’s low ranking in a recent list
SportingNews‘ list of top peaks in NBA history featured Michael Jordan as the number 1. LeBron James and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar followed him on the list.
https://t.co/gW9wBVnh7h’s top Peaks in NBA History:
1. Michael Jordan
2. LeBron James
3. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
4. Wilt Chamberlain
5. Shaquille O'Neal
6. Magic Johnson
7. Larry Bird
8. Kobe Bryant
9. Bill Russell
10. Kevin Durant
11. Tim Duncan
12. Stephen Curry— NBA Central (@TheNBACentral) October 15, 2021
However, fans were unhappy with Kobe’s eighth rank and Stephen Curry’s 12th rank on the list. Here are some of the Twitter reactions to the list.
LeBrons peak lasted only 3 years in Miami, MJs lasted Atleast 6 years and more
— Official🐐||(0-0) and (5-1)| (@Officialj0nn) October 15, 2021
Steph has to be top 3, at worst.
— Antonin (@antonin_org) October 15, 2021
Garbage list Steph & Duncan are way too low
— Optimistic Warriors Fan (@GoIdenState) October 15, 2021
Curry is top 5-6 and Shaq is 3
— Grim Reaper🐐 (@FanMahome) October 15, 2021
Steph’s peak is better than some 5 players above him mane https://t.co/0b7uN4yyXe
— 𝔍𝔬𝔰𝔥 💫 (@ImaHooper19) October 15, 2021
STOP PUTTING LARRY FUCKING BIRD OVER KOBE ON ANY OF THESE LISTS.
It makes no sense on any level, both statistically and via the eye test. STOP! https://t.co/PhomeunZBw
— Austin Null (@AustinNull) October 15, 2021
Take Wilt and Russell out and move Steph and Kobe way up https://t.co/BlltymTfLq
— bobby no boucher (@BoucherNo) October 15, 2021
How is KB number 8 y’all really b playing wit this man smh https://t.co/6PvcH8OGmJ
— WayneGetDough AkA TheSoreWinner (@ThaSoreWinner) October 15, 2021
The Hakeem disrespect during this NBA 75th anniversary’s been so crazy + how tf is Steph not at least top 8 https://t.co/eMGuW5YBIr
— JFN¹³ (@JusticeFor_Nash) October 15, 2021
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Yea right pic.twitter.com/0GJXhbSoi2
— Tupac (@TupacAG) October 15, 2021
Kobe has always been a part of the GOAT debate among the NBA circles. What set him apart from others was his loyalty and longevity. Kobe spent his entire career with the Lakers and won five NBA championships in the process. He stuck with the team through their ups and downs. This is something hard to find nowadays, as there are a few players who have stayed with the same franchise throughout their careers.
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Stephen Curry is another player who has been with the same franchise so far. Many have credited him with revolutionizing the game of basketball by inspiring teams to focus more on three-pointers. Not just Curry and Kobe, many fans wanted Hakeem Olajuwon higher on the list, who couldn’t even make it to the top 12.
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