However, Gary Payton, who played with and against Bryant when he was at his peak, disagreed with Williams' take. "Nowhere near Kobe, man. There's going to be one Kobe.

Its only one Kobe, dont yall compare people to people especially somebody like Kobe Bryant. Let Shai be Shai, i dont think hes Kobe yet, i dont think he’ll ever be Kobe,” Payton said. Gary ...

As the Oklahoma City Thunder have gone on their run to the NBA Finals, their superstar and MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has received a couple of comparisons to Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant.

However, speaking on the Night Cap podcast, NBA legend Gary Payton gave an unfiltered response to Williams’ comparison. “Nowhere near Kobe, man. There’s going to be one Kobe, that’s it.

Kobe Bryant’s career with the Los Angeles Lakers was a journey filled with glory, pain, wins, and transformation. ... Gary Payton Shuts Down Lou Williams’ Kobe Bryant-SGA Comparison.

However, Gary Payton, who played with and against Bryant when he was at his peak, disagreed with Williams' take. "Nowhere near Kobe, man. There's going to be one Kobe.

Kobe led all scorers with 30.1 points per game during the 2008 NBA playoffs, but the Lakers ultimately fell short to the Celtics. Bryant would get his revenge two years later, when L.A. knocked ...