Kobe Bryant is NBA's GOAT and not Michael Jordan, says Lakers' Nick Young

In a recent podcast, LA Lakers player Nick Young stated that he thinks Kobe Bryant is real GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) of NBA. re is always a difference in opinion with regard to who is NBA's GOAT. Along with Michael Jordan, Bill Russell, Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Wilt Chamberlain, Kobe Bryant is also considered as a part of list. However, some people disagree about Bryant being on GOAT list.

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Young said that he does t care about all negative opinions about Bryant. He was Bryant's teammate when he played for Los Angeles Lakers. Young defended his opinion and made some points in Bryant's favour. Young feels that Kawhi Leonard is ar version of Jordan and that Bryant is a better player than Leonard. That would put Bryant ahead of Jordan on GOAT list, according to Young. co-hosts of podcast were surprised by Young's statement about Bryant and Jordan, but y accepted it as his opinion. Last season, Young averd at 2.3 points per game. Kobe Bryant averd 25 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game in his career, while Michael Jordan averd at 30.1 points, 6.2 rebounds and 5.3 assists.  

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