The Spin-Off: Is Kobe the Sequel to Jordan or a Remake of His Airness?

As soon as Kobe Bryant won his first NBA championship without the great Shaquille O’Neal, the comparisons became rampant between Bryant and Michael Jordan.

A quick assessment of both players reveals more similarities than differences.

NBA champion? Check. League MVP? Check. Scoring champion? Check. Overcome career-threatening, off-court allegations? Check.  Olympic gold medalist? Check.

Yeah, comparing Bryant and Jordan is like comparing apples and oranges.

If oranges were red and grew on apple trees.

Their achievements are nearly synonymous, their likenesses undeniable.

A director could only hope to be ...

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