Kobe Bryant wins NBA 2K highest achievement

LA PC Game Examiner writes, after an intense cover selection process including possible candidate Dwight Howard, the people have voted, and the computers have tallied the scores choosing Kobe Bryant sporting his number 24 with the Laker's yellow and purple. Congratulations to the Lakers.

[The_Zeitgeist]

GO KINGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[AAACE5]

Alot of people hate Kobe for whatever reason, but to me he is one of the best players in NBA history, and it's a shame that up until now, the only game he has been on the cover of was those Nintendo games.

To me he is getting his due credit. Won the olympics this year, learned how to play team ball this year and won a championship without shaq, and now is on the cover of the best basketball game. That's a hell of a year for any athlete.

@LeonSKennedy$Life... Gotta agree, I usually only watch a few minutes of any game during the regular season. I can usually watch a whole game during the playoffs though... Other than that, I just keep up with the Chicago Bears! BTW... This will be a hell of a season!

[locos85]

I thought this was announced during the playoffs. Also Dwight Howard is on the cover on NBA Live 10

[TheBand1t]

Achievement Unlocked: Still ain't no MJ.

[LeonSKennedy4Life]

Nobody ever will be though.

That's like comparing Jet Li or Tony Jaa to Bruce Lee.

He could wink and kill any man within 300 yards...

[LeonSKennedy4Life]

This is really cool...

???

Who still watches basketball?

After the 98' season...everyone stopped.

That was the greatest year in history! Jordan's final run AND the home run race (McGuire and Sosa).

Of course, I'm from Decatur, IL. Maybe it wasn't such a big deal for other people.

[SprSynJn]

No, you are right. That was one crazy year. I remember Jordan's name being more popular than basketball itself. I remember when he tried out for the MLB, and ended up going back to the NBA after making "Space Jam". Ohh...here I am remising again, sorry folks. Great man he is, great man.

On a side note, anyone remember that man who got pegged in the eye with McGuire's record hitting ball? Wonder what he's doing now...

Below: Yes I know, I fixed it...

[TheBand1t]

I think you mean 'Space Jam', not Jump.

[BWS1982]

Decatur, so yes, remember that summer very well. Never be another Jordan.

On topic, I still have been waiting on NBA 2K9 to drop in price for the PS3, it's gone down in price on every damn other platform, I've seen it for $20 for 360, but never for PS3, now it's almost like I should just wait for the new game if it's significantly better. Sheesh.

[SiLeNt KNighT]

you guys are right. theres no comparing Jordans 81 point game! oh wait...

MVP MVP Kobe Bryant aka Envy Me

[BWS1982]

would have mopped the floor with Kobe in both 1 on 1 and a 5 on 5.

[kb8mvp81]

hahaha you need to stop being ignorant kobe has better footwork and a better outside shot.

[BWS1982]

being a legend does. You must not have seen years of Jordan playing to know how unlikely it is that Kobe has anything on him. Kobe's best footwork is going up court stairs. :D

Kobe's one of the greatest, but if you've seen Jordan's highlights, you'd know thus far he's untouchable.

[SiLeNt KNighT]

Jordan was clutch, and pretty much always came up with the win. The difference is Kobe is clutch, AND unstoppable. There are more athletic people in the NBA today then when Jordan was in the league. Same as when Wilt was in the league. I'm white but im just sayin, there were a bunch of short white dudes in the league when Wilt scored his 100 point game. The Bulls not only had an excellent starting 5 but a bench that could beat many other teams starters. Teams weren't able to double team Jordan as they can with Kobe. Jordan has 6 rings, Kobe has 4 and still has 8 more years in the league. When Bynum grows more and they can get a decent point guard in Fishers place the Lakers will be unstoppable.

And as for a 1 on 1 comparison...Kobe is taller, faster and can jump higher. His outside game is better, his post up game is better. All around Kobe is an excellent player. Jordan was great for sure but not taking into consideration the team he had with him, Kobe would take Jordan out.

[rimbreaker]

most basketball players worth their weight in salt would at least acknowledge kobe as being a more talented offensive player. Or u can all just be mj fanboys. that works too

[pippoppow]

Bryant can't cut to the basket like MJ could. MJ also develpoed a better three point shot, besides edging out on D. People talk about Kobe's rat like snarl to prove how determined he is but still doesn't match Jordan's will to win. Jordan never let his team lose in the Finals. Also I wonder what would have happened if Boston was healthy this year. Hmm. Kobe is a great player and will most likely be in the top 50 greatest of all time list but will be left out of the greatest of all time discussion.

[vmanj]

Kobe is in the same league as Jordan if not better than him...one of the top 10 playerz of all time thtz for sure....

umm i dont like this cover.....i rather have a real picture of him on it than a cartoonish one

[ryano23277]

MJ stands alone as the greatest ever.

Kobe is a great player and so is Lebron, but the quality of players that were around in MJ's time is at least 45 of the best 50 ever.

They won their first 3 titles by going through Cleveland and New York most years, who were probably better teams than the Bulls but could beat them. LA, Portland and Phoenix were all better teams but MJ was enough to be the difference.

In the last 3 the quality around him got better and they were unstoppable. No questions will ever be asked of MJ

[Nikkelz]

couldnt have said it better myself.....jordan is the best ever....6 titles....woulda been 7 if his dad didnt die on him and he retired....because remember with pippen at the helm they went to the playoffs that year '95

peace and game on

[darthmaul]

I don't understand all the Kobe haters. He is without a doubt one of the best players to ever play the game. I believe you can have a legitimate argument about him being better than Jordan. I won't say definitively that Kobe is better, but I think you can debate it. If I were given a choice of one player to take the last shot in game 7 of the NBA finals, it would have to be Kobe. He has hit sooooooooooooo many clutch/game winning/buzzer beater shots that its ridiculous! People need to stop hating and appreciate the man for his talent and skills. He is STILL the best player in the league today and has been for the past 5-7 years. Lebron is a bad ass as well and may one day pass Kobe, but not just yet. People will say that Kobe is stuck up and arrogant, but he can back it up! Jordan was arrogant as well. Sure he has f upped off the court, but you can't deny his on the court skills. They both have a will to win that can't be matched. I'm happy that he got a ring without Shaq so that will shut up some of the naysayers! Kobe = MVP, best player in the league, and best clutch shooter in the league. How can anyone argue that?

[kb8mvp81]

the only person in kobes way now is jordan stop hating.

[BISHOP-BRASIL]

Well diserved Kobe! This year's season was hot, the "penultimate" (don't know if this really means "before the last" in english LOL) game was wicked!

On a side note, why still make sport games every year? I mean, the updates are usually small if any, would be better making a NBA (or any season sport game) a game by number instead of season year, give it anual DLC for updating team, general statiscs, jerseys and and whatever they can by DLC. And every 3 or so years, when they have enough improvements to make a new game practical, they can launch another game.

I know many games also don't have enough upgrade to a sequel and still are enjoyable, but they usually have a story element, sports game don't have none.

[DangerCurtis]

@Bishop-br

That's actually a good idea. The only reason why I want the new NBA2K game every year is because of the rookies, trades and stat differences.

It probably all boils down to money. These professional sports games are hot commodities. Also, featuring the NBA Finals MVP on the cover probably produces a massive amount of sales.

It isn't as appealing buying an NBA video game featuring Tim Duncan on the cover from three years ago.

[sanamsingh]

deserves the best NBA video game franchise.

Although, It would be nice to see Jordan on a cover.

[DizzyDino]

GO DOLPHINS!!!!