'I played with both Kobe (Bryant) and Michael (Jordan). I would have to say that Kobe Bryant is the better player. Kobe has a much better shot, handles the ball better, and just has more tricks to go along with his game.' - w:John Salley[15]
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A peer compares the speaker favorably to a legend regarding skills.
- In plain terms
- Kobe is better than Jordan in some skills.
- What can you take from it?
- Compare skills to find specific improvements.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Which skills matter most?
- How do legends compare?
Another view
Subjective comparisons often lack objective proof.
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