Kobe Bryant on the reason he torched Michael Jordan and the Wizards in 2003: "Normally, I would try to control the offense"

The payoff came back in 2003, during the twilight of Jordan's career, his final season with the Washington Wizards, when ...

Kobe Bryant had the time of his life with Michael Jordan and Julius Erving at the 2007 All-Star Weekend: "That's something I'll remember forever"

Bryant hung out with his mentors Julius Erving and Michael Jordan before dropping 31 points in the All-Star game.
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"Kobe is too dangerous in his present state" - Phil Jackson on the reason Michael Jordan refused to practice in 1999

The 1999-00 season was a pivotal year for Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers. As for one, the young Mamba had quickly learned the ropes of NBA ball. The 17-year-old prodigy had morphed into a ...