Lonzo Ball, the Chicago Bulls point guard who has returned to the NBA after over 1,000 days of being sidelined due to multiple knee surgeries, has joined the debate on whether Kobe Bryant was better than Michael Jordan.
In an interview on ‘The WAE Show’, Lonzo Ball stated, “I love Kobe Bryant, but he was never the best player for me.”
One of the factors influencing Lonzo Ball’s opinion is Kobe Bryant’s record of most missed shots in NBA history. With 14,481 missed shots and a career field goal percentage of 44.7%, Bryant scored an impressive 33,643 points.
However, what Lonzo Ball seems to forget is that LeBron James recently surpassed Kobe Bryant’s negative record with 14,628 missed shots.
It’s not the first time Lonzo Ball has expressed his preference for LeBron James over Kobe Bryant. In 2017, he stated, “I’ll take LeBron James over Kobe Bryant.”
While discussing great shooters in NBA history, Lonzo Ball also praised Stephen Curry as “the best shooter of all time.” He highlighted Curry’s impact on the game and his championship rings as evidence of his exceptional shooting skills.
In conclusion, Lonzo Ball’s opinion on Kobe Bryant reflects his admiration for him as a player but acknowledges that there are other factors to consider when evaluating greatness. The discussion about who is the best player or shooter will always spark debates and differing opinions among fans and players alike.