» Lonely at the Top: Kobe Is Still Searching for a Rival
The Great Debate rages on, but it will have to wait for now. Howard Beck in the NYT:
The real-life Kobe stands alone, where he has always been.Maybe next year.
A rival? In 13 seasons, Bryant has never had one. A few audacious souls have tried to claim the title. Some players with comparable star power have traveled in a parallel orbit. But if a rivalry is defined by similar talents going head to head and competing at the highest level over several years, then the role remains vacant.
