Nostalgia...

[Beefkake31]

There is no debate every generation has it own great athlete. Michael Jordan was the greatest athlete of my generation. Certain athletes transcend their sport and affect all other sports and affect our culture. Kobe has not changed the face of our culture. Athletes like Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, Muhammad Ali, and Jackie Robinson have.

You said there is no debate since they are different generations but then went on to say Jordan has changed the face of our culture (btw explain how if you can) but Kobe isn't even done with his career yet so you can't say that.

And I'm in the middle of the generations so I've watched Jordan in his prime and now watching Kobe. As to who is the better overall player, that will be determined when Kobe is done with his career and IMO how many more rings he can get. But I will say Kobe does amaze me more offensively for the things he does and pulls off.

And btw, speaking of current players, I hate how people try to compare Kobe and Lebron and some say Lebron is better. It's like ya maybe this year his numbers are better by 2 in pts ass and reb but it's not all about the numbers. Kobe is a way better pure shooter, way more clutch, and most importantly the thing everyone overlooks for a good overall player......DEFENSE. So while they're both amazing on offense, you have to have both sides, and while Lebron is average on defense , Kobe is NBA all first team on defense all the time. Anyway IMO you can already predict Kobe , Lebron, and Jordan will be the TOP 3 of all time for a while to come until some young new amazing talent comes in the next few years.

[wilson9d]

(btw explain how if you can)

http://www.nba.com/jordan/hoop_oneforages.html

[Beefkake31]

http://www.nba.com/jordan/hoop_oneforages.html

Ok just wanted to see what you meant by changing the face of culture, etc. While I admit he is a global icon especially with the jordan brand and such point is Kobe isn't liked as much as Jordan is for whatever reasons and also his career isn't over yet, but either way that's not what I am talking about.

When I said lets start a good old MJ vs Kobe debate I meant in terms of basketball, not who is more likable, more marketable, or made a big impact in other areas.