There Can only Be one Legend

There Can Only Be One Legend

I. Introduction – In your own opinion, who do you think the best basketball in the NBA today is? Now, who do you think the best player in the whole time of the NBA? I think it is a close call between Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan. Throughout my speech I am going to give details of both subjects, and then you can determine which player is the best overall. I have been following the sport of basketball ever since I can remember. I have liked Kobe Bryant since he had an outstanding performance against my favorite basketball player, LeBron James. Throughout my speech, I am going to tell you about their descriptions, schools, rookie teams, most successful team, stats, and a summary of why I believe Kobe Bryant is better than Michael Jordan.

II. Descriptions

A. Kobe Bryant

1. Born on August 23, 1978 (Kobe)

2. Stands at 6 foot 6 inches tall (Kobe)

3. Weighs 205 pounds (Kobe)

B. Michael Jordan

1. Born on February 17, 1963 (Michael)

2. Stands at 6 foot 6 inches (Michael)

3. Weighs 216 pounds (Michael)

III. Schools

A. Kobe Bryant

1. Attended Lower Merion High School

2. Didn't attend college

B. Michael Jordan

1. Attended Emsely A. Laney High School in Wilmington (Michael)

2. Attended the University of North Carolina (Michael Jordan)

IV. NBA Draft

A. Kobe Bryant

1. Drafted first round thirteenth pick (Kobe)

2. Drafted by the Charlotte Hornets (Kobe)

3. Traded to the Los Angeles Lakers (Kobe)

B. Michael Jordan

1. Drafted first round third pick (Michael Jordan)

2. Drafted by the Chicago Bulls

V. Teams

A. Kobe Bryant

1. Drafted to the Charlotte Hornets (Kobe)

2. Traded to the Los Angeles Lakers (Kobe)

3. Has only been on the Lakers (Kobe)

B. Michael Jordan

1. Chicago Bulls (Michael Jordan)

2. Washington Wizards (Michael)

VI. Most successful team

A. Kobe Bryant

1. Los Angeles Lakers

2. Lakers have 5 of 5 of Kobe's rings (Kobe)

B. Michael