Two of the best shooting guards of all time.
There may not be many stars left at this point who were unaffected by Kobe Bryant. The Lakers myth had enormous influence on almost everyone’s mindset both on and off the court. His shot was as fluid as silk, and whether he threw the trash or played lunch pickup games, everyone would yell, “Kobe!” The greatest on-court sneakers ever made are likely what will carry on his legend in basketball.
It’s easy to fall in love with the Lakers legend’s legacy and James Harden has his own unique reason for admiring him, according to Hoops Hype.
“Just one person was able to make me fall in love—that is, in love with the game. Kobe Bryant is that person. watched him grow up and win multiple championships as a Lakers fan from Los Angeles. His love and passion for the game of basketball, as well as his actions. You know, I believe that the world feels the same way. However, that’s how I got into basketball. The knowledge and abilities I possess were acquired independently. But it’s unquestionably been Kobe who has made me fall in love with the game,” the Clippers guard said.
A shared connection between the Clippers great and Lakers legend
James Harden and Kobe Bryant have faced each other 30 times. In terms of the entries in the win column, the guard from the Clippers dominated his idol. The Beard has won 17 times with six of them being battles in the postseason. If one is looking at individual statistics, however, that is where the Black Mamba takes the edge.
Bryant averaged 25.4 points alongside 5.2 rebounds and 4.7 assists whenever he faced Harden’s Thunder or Rockets. The Beard only managed to score a meager 16.4 points a night with 3.6 assists and 3.3 rebounds. To put it simply, the Lakers legend was at the peak of his prime to the twilight of his career when these battles happened. For Harden, he was playing a supporting role under Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook and getting to know the inner workings of being a superstar with the Rockets.
One thing unites the Lakers icon and the Clippers player despite their different ages. Los Angeles was the love that drove it.
Yes, I grew up observing him and his contributions to LA basketball in general. It’s simply for me, you know; it hits close to heart, and yes, absolutely Kobe,” he said in closing.
Harden is now similar to Bryant was when he first joined the NBA. In the latter stages of his career, the Clippers star is currently searching for answers in his ring circumstances. He should be able to raise a Larry O’Brien award and solidify his reputation as one of the top scorers.
