What Does Winning the NBA Finals Have To Do with Legendary Status?

I have been reading a lot of "expert" opinions the past few years about how if Kobe Bryant wins another title, he will move into the top five, top 10, or even top two players of all time in NBA history.

I ask, what does it matter if he wins another Championship or not?

Look, I'm not a Kobe Bryant fan.  I will always respect his game, and consider him one of the greats of the game, but this article is not in his defense.  But, since he is the one being mentioned in these "experts" articles, I am using him as a reference.  But, I will make my argument with other players, as well.

Before it is all said and done, Kobe will be in the top 10 all time in scoring, possibly top three if he plays into, or near, his 40s, like most NBA greats have.

He will...

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