Lakers-Nuggets: Allen Iverson Is No Kobe Bryant

“Everybody knows how big that stage is,” Iverson said. “I relish the moment. This is what I play basketball for. This is why I love it so much. The competitive part of me is going to definitely come out.

"It would have come out regardless who we played or who we played against, but definitely under the bright lights, those are the moments I cherish.”

About Kobe Bryant:

“Let’s go. This is what it’s all about for me. You can’t draw it up any better,” Iverson said. “People say he’s the best basketball player on the planet, so I’m definitely looking forward to the challenge. Especially with me believing that about myself, so let’s go.

“This is what it’s about. If you’re scared, get a dog.”

Although I respect Allen Iverson’s competitiveness and heart when he plays, I do not respect him always trying to claim the title of best basketball player on the planet. This is not the first time he has done this!

I see where he’s coming from, talking about his belief and confidence in himself. But seriously A.I. You’ve had your chance. Time and time again, you have proven to the world that you are not the best basketball player on the planet. Kobe Bryant is!

I find it disrespectful of A.I. to even mention himself with a caliber of player as Kobe Bryant.

Do you think that if you replaced A.I. with Kobe Bryant on Denver (with Carmelo, Camby, Martin, and company) that the Nuggets would be the eighth seed going into the playoffs? A.I. Please!

Allen Iverson, you are a great player and fun to watch. You've got a lot of game and a lot of heart. But please stop embarrassing yourself when trying to compare your abilities with those of Kobe Bryant.

Stop proclaiming yourself as the best player on the planet because you are the only person who really thinks so!