NBA Fans Debate Which NBA Legend Should Come Off The Bench Between Kevin Durant, Shaquille O’Neal, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Michael Jordan, And Tim Duncan

NBA fans debate who comes off the bench between six NBA legends.

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In the NBA’s 75+ year history, many great players have blessed viewers with their dominance. From Wilt Chamberlain all the way up to Stephen Curry, the NBA has seen no shortage of big-name superstars pass through their ranks, and deciding who is “better” than who can often feel like an impossible task.

On Twitter Sunday afternoon, however, that’s exactly what the NBA community tried to do with the latest ‘who comes off the bench’ debate. This time, the exercise included Kevin Durant, Shaquille O’Neal, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Michael Jordan, and Tim Duncan. 

Unsurprisingly, nobody could come to a consensus on which of those legends would be left off the starting five, though there was one name that came up more than most: Kobe Bryant.

While it was a hard choice for many fans, each person who made their pick seemingly had a good reason for doing it. Interestingly, it was Kobe Bryant and Tim Duncan who got called out the most.

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It’s no secret that Kobe heavily admired Michael Jordan and even molded his own game from the Chicago legend. Of course, Bryant was his own player and his own man, who was able to carve out his place as one of the greatest ballers ever.


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While Bryant’s career stacks up with the best of them, there are a few holes to his resume that guys like Shaq, LeBron, and Duncan just don’t have. Even still, many consider him the greatest of all time, even above LeBron James and Michael Jordan.

At some point, he mentioned that when the greatest to play the game talked to him like that; he needed to pay attention. Irving quickly turned the conversation to the GOAT discussion, saying he wasn’t trying to diminish anybody, but for him, Kobe was the GOAT (1:12):

“He said, ‘Nah man, I think Golden State is going to win the championship this year.’ And you know, you have a few responses that you could get back at the greatest to play this game. By the way, when I say ‘greatest to play the game,’ it doesn’t mean I’m knocking everybody else. The greatest to play the game to me, I don’t give a f**k, I don’t care about your stats, I don’t f***ing care,” said Irving on Kobe. “The greatest to play the game to me…”

Focusing on the conversation at hand, it’s impossible to reach any kind of unanimous conclusion with those thought experiments. With so many amazing players in the NBA’s history, a case can be made for several players as the GOAT.

Still, it’s fun to think about what separates some of these legends from each other and what aspects of their game/career puts them above their peers.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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