Michael Jordan fires a BRUTAL TAUNT at Kobe Bryant in All-Star swansong throwback video

2003 NBA All-Star game witnessed two of greatest players in history of sport face off at Philips Arena in Atlanta. In NBA All-Star voting that year, Lakers great Kobe Bryant ended up with highest number of votes, racking up 1,474,386 votes in ballot to lead Western Conference NBA All-Star personnel. On or side, NBA legend Michael Jordan kitted up for Eastern Conference in what would be his final NBA All-Star appearance. NBA fans were, refore, handed a Kobe Bryant vs Michael Jordan match-up in Chicago Bulls legend's final All-Star game. 

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Kobe Bryant vs Michael Jordan match-up highlighted by hilarious trash talk

2003 NBA All-Star game was significant for a number of reasons, t least fact that this would be Michael Jordan's final All-Star appearance. Regarded by many to be greatest player to grace NBA, Michael Jordan could only rack up eugh votes to make bench for Eastern Conference. However, n-Raptors star Vince Carter relinquished his starting spot for Michael Jordan on night. Thus, NBA fans stood witness to final Kobe Bryant vs Michael Jordan match-up. 

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2003 NBA All-Star game in favour of Kobe Bryant and Western Conference stars. n Minnesota Timberwolves star Kevin Garnett finished with a game-high 37 points as Philadelphia 76ers legend Allen Iverson scored a team-high 35 points. highlight of 2003 All-Star game, however, was Kobe Bryant banter with Michael Jordan.

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Kobe Bryant vs Michael Jordan: Lakers legend ends up on top, but ultimately falls short of Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan, on his 14th All-Star appearance, was subject to some Kobe Bryant banter on night. While Lakers legend tried to rile up Chicago Bulls legend, Michael Jordan replied to Kobe Bryant in only way he could. "Hey, you only got three w, I got six", referring to number of championship rings he finished his career with. Kobe Bryant would go on to win two more championships six years after Michael Jordan's final All-Star game, ultimately ending up one short of Michael Jordan's record. 

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