Lonzo Ball Excludes Kobe Bryant from Top Five NBA Players

Lonzo Ball’s got folks buzzing again, and this time it’s all about his take on Kobe Bryant.

Lonzo’s Hot Take: No Kobe in Top 5?

So, Lonzo Ball, never one to shy away from stirring the pot, dropped a bombshell on Angel Reese’s podcast, ‘Unapologetically Angel’. While chatting about life, hoops, and everything in between, Reese threw the ultimate curveball: who are your top five NBA players of all time? And guess what? Lonzo left Kobe off his list.

Now, before you start throwing tomatoes, hear him out. Lonzo mentioned Kobe’s inefficiency, saying, “I love Kobe Bryant, but he was never the best player to me when I was watching him. Just because he’s got the most misses ever, you know what I’m saying?” He then pivoted to Steph Curry, praising him as the game-changer with an unmatched shooting resume and those shiny rings.

Zach LaVine’s Dunking Deets

Oh, and speaking of lists, Zach LaVine was on the same podcast earlier, sharing his top five dunkers. His picks were solid, but let’s be real, who’s gonna argue with a guy who defies gravity for a living? I think Zach’s list was spot-on, but hey, everyone’s got their own taste in high-flying artistry.

Kobe vs. LeBron: The Misses Debate

Funny enough, while Lonzo was talking about Kobe’s misses, LeBron James just passed Kobe for the most missed shots in NBA history. But, let’s be honest, that’s probably more about LeBron’s insane career length than anything else. I mean, the dude’s been around forever—like, since flip phones were a thing.

But back to Lonzo’s comments. Sure, they might ruffle some feathers, especially since Kobe’s got five rings, 18 All-Star nods, and a career shooting percentage that ain’t too shabby at 44.7%. Yet, Lonzo’s take isn’t without its merits. Maybe it’s just a fresh perspective from a new generation of ballers.

Angel Reese asking Lonzo Ball about his basketball Mt Rushmore.

— Melissaidwhat (@MsMeliss)

So, what do you think? Is Lonzo onto something, or is he just stirring the pot for kicks? And more importantly, where do you stand on the Kobe vs. Curry debate? Let’s hear it!