Bleacher Report Ranks Kobe Bryant As 11th Greatest Player Of All Time; Stephen Curry In Top 10 originally appeared on Fadeaway World.

Dallas Mavericks No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg is already facing some lofty expectations, and another major comparison recently came his way.

As a second-generation player, Dallas Mavericks forward Klay Thompson is well-versed when it comes to NBA history. Following a recent ranking of the league's best players ever, the veteran marksman rushed to the defense of one of his generation's greatest talents.

Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O'Neal defended fellow Lakers legend and former teammate Kobe Bryant after a disrespectful placement on Bleacher Report's To

Bryant was an avid Dodgers fan and often attended home games at Dodger Stadium. The team also gave away custom Bryant jerseys last season that featured his No. 8 on the front and his No. 24 on the back. It had a "KB" patch on the sleeve and a snake in recognition of his Black Mamba nickname.