5 Reasons Kobe Bryant will be the GOAT

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 17: Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates on stage during the 2009 NBA Championship Victory Parade at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on June 17, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

This is a slideshow explaining why Kobe will be the GOAT by the end of his career. Not to be misunderstood, Kobe is not the GOAT now. He still has a good way to go but he is undoubtedly on his way.I know that the millions of Michael Jordan fans out there will not like this because no one wants to see a king lose his throne, but it is inevitable. So Kobe lovers and Kobe haters alike, tell me what you think.

Toughness

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 19: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives the ball against Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers as Kobe hunches over after he injures his hand during the first quarter at Staples Center on January 19, 2009 in

Kobe Bryant is one of the toughest basketball player on this earth. Kobe Bryant is constantly playing injured. The picture explains it all. After reaching for a steal, Kobe suffered a dislocated finger, which he described as the worst pain of his life, and shortly after having it popped back in by Gary Vitti, he proceeded to torch King James. There are very few players in history with Kobe Bryant's toughness.

Work Ethic

Simply put, Kobe Bryant is the hardest worker in basketball, and is the perfect example of work ethic. How many people can truly say that they work out 6 hours a day, 6 days a week, for 6 months out of the year? A lot of NBA players have a good work ethic but Kobe is the only one who rivals that of MJ.

Desire to Win

ORLANDO, FL - JUNE 14: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers points down the court during Game Five of the 2009 NBA Finals against the Orlando Magic on June 14, 2009 at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida. The Lakers won 99-86. NOTE TO USER: User expres

Kobe Bryant will be the GOAT because he wants it more than anything in the world and has wanted it since he was a little boy watching Magic Johnson on television. His desire to win and his willpower has allows him to take over games and win them, especially in the playoffs. We all remember him putting the finishing touches on the Orlando Magic in the 2009 Finals

Basketball IQ

ORLANDO, FL - JUNE 14: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks to move the ball against Courtney Lee #11 of the Orlando Magic in Game Five of the 2009 NBA Finals on June 14, 2009 at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida. The Lakers won 99-86. NOTE TO

On the court, Kobe is one the smartest and there are few out there today who has his basketball IQ. Its something that he didn't have as a rookie, but as a 13 year veteran, it is one of his greatest assets. Many people don't understand the importance of having high basketball IQ but it could cost your team dearly if you get in the game and don"t know what to do. To me, basketball IQ is what separates Kobe and LeBron.

Talent

DENVER - MAY 25: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots against Carmelo Anthony #15 of the Denver Nuggets in Game Four of the Western Conference Finals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at Pepsi Center on May 25, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO US

Kobe Bryant is the most talented player in the NBA. Few people will admit it, but Kobe Bryant is a better player than Michael Jordan. He doesn't have Jordan's legacy and accolades but he is no doubt a better player than Jordan, which was even admitted by Phil Jackson. The NBA is filled with talented NBA players but Mr. Bryant is on a whole other level. Only superior talent can score 81 points in one game. Only superior talent can score at least 50 points in 4 consecutive games. Only superior talent can allow you to score 12 3 pointers in a single game. Kobe Bryant is the best all around player out there because he simply has no weaknesses. he has the best all around game. Only one other man could boast that, and Kobe is closing in on him fast

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