Kobe wasn't really "that" guy. More of a recluse than ambassador. Not incredibly charismatic. More people respected him on the court than most others, but he didn't have the influence on pop-culture that most of this equals did.
Kobe isn't even close and that's not a knock on him as a player. He trails Jordan and Lebron in his own sport. Ruth, Jordan, Tiger etc. all more of an impact.
Kobe isn't even close and that's not a knock on him as a player. He trails Jordan and Lebron in his own sport. Ruth, Jordan, Tiger etc. all more of an impact.
If you showed me a team photo, I would not be able to point out Kobe prior to his death. I knew his name and that he was a great BB player, but other than that I couldn't tell you much about him.