When Michael Jordan rebuked claims that he could not keep up with the younger players likes of Kobe or T-Mac during his time with the Wizards ...

As T-Mac argued, Kobe is always considered the closest to MJ. So if he's the closest to No.1, he must be No.2. But he's not, and that's where the anomaly is. Shaq said in another interview that he ...

Following his retirement from the NBA, Kobe Bryant moved on quickly to other ... the top for me,” Bryant said during the USA TODAY interview about the entertainment awards.

Jordan asked in an interview with NBA 2K ... I don't think I'd lose, other than to Kobe Bryant because he steals all of my moves." Mike didn't mention T-Mac, but McGrady certainly would have ...

So, it’s a toss-up, but I’mma go with Kobe at the two. Alright, for the three, I’mma go Melo—no, actually, I’mma go T-Mac. Yeah, T-Mac at my three. T-Mac at the three, for sure.

This led to critics questioning if Jordan could still stay abreast with younger players such as Kobe and T-Mac. The effort allowed "His Airness" to be in the running for the MVP award. However ...