It is true. We have raised the measuring stick of greatness so high, that it is no longer acceptable to have 3 championship rings and be considered great. Scoring titles, MVP awards, and All-Star appearances are not enough. Or maybe that's just the case for a Mr. Kobe Bryant.
This man has provided us with consistent progress throughout his career, 3 rings, endless highlights, an 81-point game, a 35 PPG season, and MVP award, and too many other accolades to fit in his trophy room. And for some reason, we put a but before each of those. "But he has Shaq", But he shot too much", "But he's not a good teammate".
The fact is that this may be Kobe's last chance to come delete the asterich from all of his already hall of fame worthy accomplishments. Kobe is over 30 & many of his key teammates will be free agents. Phil Jackson future is not certain, and there is a hungry Lebron at home now contemplating his dominance for next year.
Of course 3 NBA titles puts him into to top 10% quartile of great players; and his 28 ppg, 30 ppg, & 25 ppg average during those seasons proves that he was more than Batman's Robin. Still the fact is that Kobe has to show us one more time who he is. Many still blame him for breaking up a dynasty because he wanted to be the focus of attention. Now he must prove that to be a good decision.
If Kobe wants to quiet the haters, cynics, & naysayers, he will have to go into this summer holding a number four up in the air!!!
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