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Compare And Contrast Two Professional Athletes
Jasmine Johnson
Karen Bertel 062 – 140
10-19-2011

Professional athletes

Who in your opinion is the G.O.A.T (greatest of all time) of professional basketball? Is it Kobe Bryant or could it be Michael Jordan. I know some people can argue about this all day. In the following paragraphs I will compare and contrast the two professional athletes and perhaps change your opinion or strengthen your argument on who you think is the best. Kobe Bryant also known as the Black Mamba is arguably the best to ever play for the Los Angeles Lakers. Kobe was one of very few NBA players to make it to the pros directly out of high school. Kobe was drafted to the NBA at the age of 18 to the Charlotte Hornets. He was traded to the Lakers shortly after.

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