
07/16/2025
IS KOBE BEING DISRESPECTED?
Bleacher Report just dropped its Top 100 NBA Players of All Time list, and it’s got fans fuming. Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was ranked No. 11, falling just outside the top 10… and the basketball world is not taking it lightly.
We’re talking about a player with:
🏆 5 NBA championships
🏅 2 Finals MVPs
🌟 18 All-Star selections
📜 15 All-NBA teams
🛡️ 12 All-Defensive teams
🔥 33,643 career points (4th all-time)
Despite this all-time resume, Kobe landed behind names like Stephen Curry (10), Wilt Chamberlain (9), Larry Bird (8), Tim Duncan (7), and Shaquille O' Neal (6).
The backlash was immediate. Shaq himself called the ranking “criminal” on X, and others like Klay Thompson and former player Etan Thomas joined in, calling the list a slap in the face to Kobe’s legacy, mentality, and global impact.
Let’s not forget Kobe wasn’t just a champion; he was a symbol of work ethic, grit, and killer instinct. For many fans around the world, he’s not just top 10; he’s top 5.
So now the debate is heating up:
Is Kobe Bryant a locked-in top 10 all-time player… Or is Bleacher Report’s No. 11 spot actually fair? 👀