Kobe Bryant’s Numbers Make It Hard To Deny His Place in Lakers’ History

When Los Angeles Lakers great Jerry West called Kobe Bryant the greatest Laker in history, he was only validating a thought many had felt would become an eventuality for Bryant.

Bryant was already the career scoring leader for Los Angeles in the regular season and playoffs, and when he helped the Lakers clinch the NBA title against the Boston Celtics, he tied Magic Johnson for most championships won as well.

Bryant's five championships to go along with his numerous other accolades would appear to level the ground on which he and Johnson stand, but character traits and an unwillingness to let go of the past has hampered his ascension.

For many people, myself included, Magic will always be the greatest Laker of them all, but to deny Bryant a spot in the conversation ...

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