Kobe Bryant = Michael Jordan Circa 1998

Yesterday we compared Lebron James plight to a very young Michael Jordan. Today we are going to compare the plight of Kobe Bryant to an older Michael Jordan. Legendary athletes in any sport when they physical skills start to erode their mental skills are normally at their peak. When they no longer have the ability to physically dominate they get by simply on their athletic IQ. Fans in general, especially if they are in love with the player don't like to acknowledge physical slippage. To the train eye though it should be obvious. If you have been engaged in the Kobe vs. Lebron debate one thing should be clear Lebron is a physical monster right now. This brings us to Darth Kobe.