Say what you may? Michael hads 6 rings. LeBron is superhuman. Let's look at Kobe. Just hit 30,000 points. Fifth player to accomplish that.Can he pass Kareem? I believe so. Although the youngest, it took Kobe the most games of the 5 all-time leading scorers to get there. He has 5 rings...One more and he and MJ are in a dead heat!
But here's the thing I see night in and night out, and I truly believe; Kobe is playing at the highest level of any player in NBA history at age 34...Incredibly after 16 seasons. Last time I checked he was either leading the league in scoring or was right near the top. Outworks and out-prepares all competition.Competitive edge is second to "no-one". This is a guy who is driven around all day in a custom-built van so he can religiously ice his feet and knees 3 times daily.Hey, whatever works!
While Kobe is 34 , age is really not the sole factor here. How many more years does Kobe really want to play? Two, three, five? Let's put it this way. When he gets his 6th ring and passes Kareem on the the all-time scoring list, even Kobe may seriously consider retirement. Your thoughts ?
NBA beat reporter Steve "Wilt" Goldman reporting.
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