Good to see Bob_Dai, Aakash back..... Just like Lanthus.....there are several "IGNORANT" NBA fans who hate Kobe just for what its worth...a mere HATE ! If not, let the argument begin....Its not only US who are saying Kobe is one of the best offensive player ever...Steve Kerr once wrote the same...Mind you, Steve Kerr won championships with MJ and the Bulls....he knows MJ inside out...coming that from a man who saw MJ day in and day out got to mean something.... - http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=sk-mailbag033007&prov=yhoo&type=lgns The defense in the 90s is over-rated. Magic never played defense...Larry Bird never played defense....For crying out loud, Charles Barkley never played defense either !! I think the fact that the players in general are more athletic than ever, because of the innovation in diets and workout routines has added to the offensive side of the bowl. If you have a will for defense, you can still play defense...How come San Antonio, Houston, Detroit are known for their defense?? I think we tend to generalize too much, and miss the big picture when it comes to athletes, and the game in general.... Sorry, the argument is getting off the topic...Kobe is the best !! MJ is in his own domain !