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ballerblogger.com - 5/18/2009
Jerry West: LeBron Has Surpassed Kobe
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West: "Even though it’s hard for me to be objective, because I brought Kobe to Los Angeles, I do think LeBron has surpassed Kobe as a player.”
latimes.com - 5/19/2009
Jerry West leans in direction of LeBron James over Kobe Bryant - Los Angeles Times
— latimes.com — "LeBron James will do the same type of things because he's getting better. He's a much more... effective shooter. When he's making his shots from the outside, you can't play him. "He's just too big, too strong, too quick. And he has incredible body ... (more) Jerry West leans in direction of LeBron James over Kobe ...

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The Adventures of Kobe Bryant and Denver Spas Part Duex
nbaplayoffs2009.gearupforsports.com - 5/19/2009
The Adventures of Kobe Bryant and Denver Spas Part Duex
— nbaplayoffs2009.gearupforsports.com — Some how I don’t think the people of Denver have forgotten about Kobe Bryant’s sexual assault allegation... back in 2003 and I’m sure they will let him know it every chance they get. We’ll get into the game match up in other posts, but let’s go back to the summer of ... (more) The Adventures of Kobe Bryant and Denver Spas Part Duex

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reuters.com - 5/19/2009
LeBron surpasses Kobe as the top player: Jerry West | Sports
— reuters.com — Steve Ginsburg WASHINGTON (Reuters) - LeBron James is the best player in the NBA, surpassing veteran Los... Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, 14-times All-Star guard Jerry West said Monday. West, a shrewd judge of talent who brought Bryant to the Lakers ... (more) LeBron surpasses Kobe as the top player: Jerry West | Sports

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Good Morning Tar Heels 05/19/09
The 5th Corner — ... . I don’t know about Kobe, but I know one thing, as a Tar Heel, LBJ will never surpass MJ in my eyes. On the other hand, from a post at ballerblogger, Jerry West believes that James as already passed Bryant. ...

The Silhouette Speaks
And One — ... depression. Is that why he left the front office? The condition, diagnosed at age 42, forced him to leave the front office of the Lakers and then the Grizzlies in 2007. Does West ever think about what it would be like to play in today's NBA? West, a member of the Lakers' 1972 title team, said he does not think about how he would fare in today's NBA but added, "I would be competitive, trust me." Thank you, Jerry West. Cleveland has always known but external validation never hurts. H/T BallerBlogger

Around the Lot Links for Friday May 22
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Jerry West helps Kobe take game 1
Sports Page Network - The Fan's Sports Blog Network — If you listened to any sports talk radio, ready any sports blog, or watched any sports news channel yesterday you would have heard about Jerry West stating that "Lebron has surpassed Kobe as a player." ...

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