If you ask a group of basketball fans who their favorite NBA player is, most would probably answer either Michael Jordan or LeBron James. However, there might also be fans who would argue that it is neither. A clash of opinions is common in the GOAT discussion but that is all part of the beating drum of being a sports fan. An athlete who you consider the best player might not hold the same appeal to another fan. However, such revelations could also result in endless backlash especially when you are an NBA star.
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A certain Detroit Pistons star had become the fans’ favorite after leading his team to an unsuspecting win recently. However, a report on his personal GOAT opinion made him the primary target of criticism not long after his splendid performance against the Golden State Warriors.
Pistons star considers Kobe Bryant as greatest of all time
Just when Detroit Pistons fans were celebrating the team’s iconic win against the Golden State Warriors, Saddiq Bey made a surprising revelation that left the Twitterati in fumes. According to The Athletic‘s James L. Edwards III, the 23-year-old NBA star believes that Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant is the ultimate GOAT. For those who were not aware, Bey even has a tattoo of the Black Mamba logo in honor of his idol.
Saddiq Bey believes Kobe Bryant is the greatest player of all time: https://t.co/2Q4GYoy2xy
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) January 6, 2023
Edwards wrote, “Bey is a Kobe Bryant stan. Most 20-and-30-somethings who grew up watching the prime years of the late, great?Lakers star are. However, Bey takes it to another level. He?s got the Mamba logo tattooed on his upper arm. If you ask him privately, he?ll tell you that he believes Kobe is the greatest player of all time.”
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While many agreed with Bey’s opinion regarding Kobe, others were not so supportive of the statement. Below are a few of the comments.
Bro makes one shot and thinks he’s an expert now 😂
— LouAye (@LouAyeBurner) January 6, 2023
Best player of all time is Jordan. Period. Would have easily averaged 40ppg in todays era. I’m sorry but nobody compares to him.
— Jon Contreras (@JonCont26650576) January 6, 2023
https://twitter.com/WadeBLVDszn/status/1611439784618242049?s=20&t=cP5ylkyCiBLcSDOVLaDqFg
He isn’t even the greatest Laker of all time
— TotteKaiju (@El_Kaiju) January 6, 2023
He’s wrong. Next question
— Nick (@ChubbyChub216) January 6, 2023
This is why he’s a nobody
— WhySoSerious? (@NoLimitsRiq) January 6, 2023
https://twitter.com/talhashaikh60/status/1611490362576494594?s=20&t=cP5ylkyCiBLcSDOVLaDqFg
Delusional
— Sterling Lewis (@SteezySterling) January 6, 2023
https://twitter.com/notduwapkaine/status/1611498077063647232?s=20&t=cP5ylkyCiBLcSDOVLaDqFg
No one cares what this unattractive dude say or think! Kobe is Not even the best guard in NBA of All times🗑🤣😂🤬💯👏🏽☕️💀💀
— ROSEY SPORTS (@ROSEMARYSPRAGG1) January 7, 2023
Saddiq Bey puts an end to the Warriors’ winning streak
Detroit Pistons star Saddiq Bey hit the headlines for his buzzer-beater performance in the recent game against the Golden State Warriors. While it seemed like the Warriors were headed for their second overtime game, Bey finished the game off with a turnaround jump shot as the clock hit zero. The Pistons defeated the Warriors by 122-119, breaking their six-game winning streak on Wednesday night.
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TALK TO 'EM🗣️ https://t.co/auaDG4NNSw pic.twitter.com/6UtDcxtr07
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) January 5, 2023
Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic led the team scoring 29 points, four rebounds, and five assists. Jalen Duren added 18 points and 11 rebounds whereas Bey scored 17 points, three rebounds, and one assist.
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Warriors’ Klay Thompson scored 30 points, two rebounds, and three assists in the losing game. Star guard Jordan Poole scored 24 points, five rebounds, and six assists. Ty Jerome added 18 points and three assists.