Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers
Most of us knew that since Michael Jordan, LeBron James would be the biggest basketball player, but Kobe Bryant would be the one who often compared MJ to him. Both players had a competitive spirit that, with their teammates, led to greatness and run-ins. MJ, though, did not care. MJ told Bryan during his last season with the Wizards that he was able to wear his shoes but “never fill them.” These were hurtful words that have been idolized by Kobe Bryant since he was a young person. Kobe did his typical Mamba fashion in response to this and dropped 55 points the next time the two teams played against one another.
Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers
Barack Obama, President of the United States
Michael Jordan somehow had a feud with President Barack Obama, one of the most incredible living American icons and fellow Chicago icons. When MJ was asked about playing golf with the President, it started a few years back. MJ said that “He’s a hack. Man, it would be all day playing with him. He’s a sh—ty golfer.” Obama replied, “If I was playing (golf) twice a day for the last 15 years, then that might not be the case. He might want to spend more time thinking about the Bobcats, or the Hornets.” the two seemed to have buried this in the hatchet but attempted to figure out what the game of golf would be like.
Barack Obama, President of the United States
