Who would win in 1-1, Kobe Bryant or Kyrie Irving?

Take a 23 yr old Kobe vs a 23 yr old Kyrie…. I take Kobe for two reasons: (1) Kobe had better defense (2) Kobe is taller and those 3″ would make an enormous difference Actually, I don't think it would even be close. Kobe would crush Kyrie. read more

Irving challenged Bryant to a one-on-one game for $50,000. Kobe was dismissive in the way you would expect from Mr. Bryant. I can't predict with any certainty who would win such a matchup, but I have one sentence of advice for handicapping a one-on-one battle: Remember, rebounds are important. read more