Now let’s compare Kobe to two players nearly everyone would agree are all-time great defenders: Michael Jordan and Kevin Garnett. Jordan is the obvious comparison. They played the same position and should have comparable stats.

Oct 14, 2024 · Kobe Bryant crowned Allen as the defender who gave him the most problems throughout his storied NBA career. Allen earned a spot on six All-NBA Defensive teams; three as a first-teamer and...

Jan 22, 2021 · Fifteen years after Kobe dropped 81 on the Raptors, those who went up against him share what it was like to face the Black Mamba.

Dec 4, 2015 · Kobe Bryant opened up about which defender gave him the most trouble and much more in an interview with TNT's Ernie Johnson.

Apr 12, 2016 · There were only a few players considered "Kobe Stoppers." While nobody really "stopped" Bryant, these are the defenders who embraced the task of guarding the Black Mamba.

Kobe Bean Bryant (/ ˈ k oʊ b i / KOH-bee; August 23, 1978 – January 26, 2020) was an American professional basketball player. A shooting guard, he spent his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Widely regarded as one of the sport's greatest and most influential players of all time, …

Feb 27, 2024 · Kobe Bryant’s dedication to defense allowed him to become a nine-time All-Defensive First-Team selection.

Jan 31, 2025 · The 14-time NBA All-Star finished his career with over 33,000 points, placing him No. 4 in all-time points. He also won five championships and an MVP award, but it was his mentality that separated him. He treated every possession like a chess match, studying his defenders' every move and adapting in real-time.

Feb 28, 2024 · Kobe Bryant was known for his scoring prowess and outstanding perimeter defensive skills throughout his career. Boasting superb footwork, quick hands, and intelligent positioning skills; Kobe became an effective perimeter defender.

Feb 27, 2016 · Throughout his 20-year NBA career, Kobe Bryant has gone head-to-head with some of the top perimeter defenders in NBA history. Of all those years, and all those players, he gives credit to one man...