Basketball fans frequently enjoy discussing the GOATS of the NBA, specifically their skills, accomplishments and impact beyond the court. Two of the players who come up quite frequently in those conversations are Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. It goes without saying that both are iconic in their own right, though some still wonder who was the better player. The answer to that question is honestly still up for debate but, amid that continued discussion, Dennis Rodman, provided some keen thoughts. The rebounding icon specifically got candid about what he views as the key difference between Bryant and MJ.
Dennis Rodman may be one of the most eccentric athletes to ever step foot on a basketball court, but he’s also one of the most cerebral. His deep understanding can probably be partially attributed to the fact that he played with great players and worked under excellent coaches. “The Worm” played alongside Michael Jordan (as a Chicago Bull) and Kobe Bryant (as a Los Angeles Laker) and was able to see both in their primes. Rodman was asked about the pair during a new interview and, while he knows people think they’re the same on the surface, he believes Jordan stands apart for one reason:
