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08:15 AM ET 01.18 | The debate continues, though His Airness has entered his opinion. Kobe Bryant has heard the comparisons to Michael Jordan for several years, and he's drawn close in championships with five to Jordan's six. That alone is enough to earn the respect of the man many consider to be the greatest basketball player of all-time. According to legendary basketball writer Roland Lazenby, who has written "The Show" and "Mad Game" about Kobe and "Blood on the Horns" about Jordan's final season with the Bulls, Jordan acknowledged as much to him recently. ...[Lazenby] recently tweeted: "I never said Kobe was better than MJ. MJ just told me Kobe's the only one to have done the work, to deserve comparison."

Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, Getty Images

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January 18, 2012 08:26 AM ET

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Lol, aw no LBJ? But he's the chosen one!!

Chitown's Finest!

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January 18, 2012 09:03 AM ET

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Someday, I think Rose will be in this conversation soon...

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January 18, 2012 09:03 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:26 AM ET 01.18 by Chitown's Finest!

Lol, aw no LBJ? But he's the chosen one!!

and he is the King (of no rings)!

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January 18, 2012 09:31 AM ET

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and Jordan has proven himself to be such a great judge of talent

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January 18, 2012 09:38 AM ET

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He only has one ring and he is smaller than Koby (and yes not as good), but I love the way D-Wade plays. Attack the basket and draw the foul.

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January 18, 2012 10:00 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:55 AM ET 01.18 by I got the BK Kid's back

Exactly when has Kobe ever given us championship final play as Jordan gave us? I can only say this compares to Tebow to Brady. Tebow and Kobe gives excitement durin the regular season. Jordan & Brady gives us performances for the ages in Championship play. You simply cannot even compare Kobe to Jordan. In championship play Kobe had the desire to kill you (most of the time it did'nt happen) whereas in championship play Jordan crucified you relentlessly and left you breathless..........people really, there is no comparisons here pal.Completely night and day here pal!

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