Kobe vs. Magic: Can Kobe Bryant Ever Pass Magic Johnson in Public Opinion?

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant has certainly earned a place among the top five players in franchise history, but he may never ascend to the top spot and it has nothing at all to do with his performances on the court.

Most observers consider Magic Johnson, Jerry West and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to be the top players in Lakers franchise history, and based on what Bryant has accomplished in his career, it would be ridiculous to exclude him from their company.

Bryant is already the most prolific scorer in franchise history; his five NBA championships equals...

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