
Jordan vs. Kobe in ‘98: The theme for this game was played out right from the start, when Kobe Bryant, a 19-year-old newcomer, squared off against Jordan, 34 and retirement-ready, in the opening minute. Their one-on-one duels gave legitimacy to the notion of this game serving as a torch-passing. It took guts for Kobe, who had hype but wasn’t yet a true star, to issue such challenges to Jordan, who respected Kobe for that. And yet, Jordan put Kobe in his place, scoring 23 points to Kobe’s 18.
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damn! i dont even remember the game.. but this picture isnt from 1998.. cause they were still wearing there team jerseys they didnt have the NBA All Star jerseys.. this pic was when he was wit the wizards cause kobe had his Afro until there third Champion ship run in 2003.. HE blocked the shit out of Jordans shot..
fuckyeahkobe, foreverla: