Kobe Bryant is like the Derek Jeter of the NBA

[russwest0]

A true LEGEND piling on rings while playing for a historic franchise. With so many legendary moments as well.

I wouldn't be surprised if Kobe's last game of his career ends with him hitting a game winner. It's just who he is.

[ralph_i_el]

He's JUST like Jeter....not as good as people think.

Both of them have inflated reputations because they played on historical franchises who will always spend money and attract other stars. That+every casual fan knows who they are because their teams have some of the largest natural fan bases.

Jeter probably isn't even a top 50 baseball player all time

Imagine if Jeter was drafted by the Brewers and played his entire career there. No one outside of the state would give a shit that he was retiring. They'd mention it once on ESPN and it would be over.

Imagine if Kobe played his entire career for some shit franchise. He'd have great numbers and nothing to show for it.

[AKADS]

One was a class act who never threw his teammates or organization under the bus, didn't cheat on his wife, and was respected by everyone in his sport even those on the other team.

The other is Kobe.

Yes they were both winners. That's the only thing that is the same

[Eric Cartman]

He is more like the Brett Favre of the NBA. Longevity, inefficiency (missed shots/interceptions) cheats on wife and keeps team hostage with threats.

[PJR]

A very accurate comparison actually. Both highly overrated defensively.

Both winning awards off prior reputation despite being terrible. Jeter won a gold glove when he was literally one of the worst shortstop defensively according to all the metrics. I mean he had zero range. And Kobe's last handful of all NBA defensive teams are laughable to say the least. Even his damn coach was perplexed as to why he was still getting that recognition.

[HurricaneKid]

1) Never the best player in their respective sports.

2) Received hilarious Gold Glove/All-Defense recognition desite being below average defensive players according to all metrics.

3) Played on historically significant teams with all-time greats.

Sounds about right to me.

[ArbitraryWater]

At least Jeter came through on his clutch reputation

[chazzy]

Kobe's a much better player in his sport

[christian1923]

He's JUST like Jeter....not as good as people think.

Both of them have inflated reputations because they played on historical franchises who will always spend money and attract other stars. That+every casual fan knows who they are because their teams have some of the largest natural fan bases.

Jeter probably isn't even a top 50 baseball player all time

Imagine if Jeter was drafted by the Brewers and played his entire career there. No one outside of the state would give a shit that he was retiring. They'd mention it once on ESPN and it would be over.

Imagine if Kobe played his entire career for some shit franchise. He'd have great numbers and nothing to show for it.

name 50 better please.

The guy has 3500 hits, 1900 runs, 250 homers, 400 steals. Multiple gold gloves at one of the most important positions, and hit for 320 in the World Series.

[SouBeachTalents]

He's JUST like Jeter....not as good as people think.

Both of them have inflated reputations because they played on historical franchises who will always spend money and attract other stars. That+every casual fan knows who they are because their teams have some of the largest natural fan bases.

Jeter probably isn't even a top 50 baseball player all time

Imagine if Jeter was drafted by the Brewers and played his entire career there. No one outside of the state would give a shit that he was retiring. They'd mention it once on ESPN and it would be over.

Imagine if Kobe played his entire career for some shit franchise. He'd have great numbers and nothing to show for it.

[Cold soul]

Kobe was much better at his sport than Jeter was at his. I highly doubt Jeter is even top 30 baseball player all-time while Kobe is at his sport. Kobe played at top 5 player level much longer than Jeter did at his sport. Jeter was an all-time great though.

[IncarceratedBob]

Both are clearly top 10 all time, but Jeter has a case for top 5 where Kobe doesnt

[christian1923]

Both are clearly top 10 all time, but Jeter has a case for top 5 where Kobe doesnt

I love JETER but he isn't even a top5 Yankee let alone top 5 player

[Marchesk]

Both are clearly top 10 all time, but Jeter has a case for top 5 where Kobe doesnt

Top 5? Hugely overrating Jeter there. No way he's top 20 all-time. Too many great baseball players.

[Marchesk]

Mariano Rivera is arguably a greater Yankee than Jeter.