Kobe Bryant at the Most Critical Crossroad of His Career

Kobe Bryant is the hardest working, most determined player in the NBA. Although LeBron James has many fans and experts touting him as the league's best player, Kobe's resume runs pages longer, particularly under the section labelled "Postseason."

It's hard to believe, but a decade ago Kobe was vying position with other young players such as Allen Iverson and Vince Carter to become the next heir of the NBA. His contemporaries have fallen by the wayside, while Kobe continues elevating to an All-NBA History level. The greatest players are great for a long time, and Kobe is one of the greatest.

The old anecdotes about Kobe seem so cliche. He's a ballhog. He's selfish. He needs to ma...

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