Swati Bhatia
www.totalprosports.com
The NBA has been graced by many legendary players, but few matchups have captured the imagination of basketball fans quite like Michael Jordan vs. Kobe Bryant.
Both players are often mentioned in debates about the greatest of all time, and their head-to-head meetings are the stuff of legend.
Let us take a look at some of the most memorable encounters between Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant.
2002: Washington Wizards vs Los Angeles Lakers
Jordan's Wizards took on Bryant's Lakers. The encounter between the two giants went neck to neck. While Jordan scored 25 points, Kobe smashed 27 points.
1998: Chicago Bulls vs Los Angeles Lakers
Jordan had come out of retirement to play for the Washington Wizards. The encounter between the two giants went neck to neck. While Jordan scored 25 points, Kobe smashed 27 points.
1996: Chicago Bulls vs Los Angeles Lakers
The first head-to-head meeting between these two took place in 1996. It was a one man show as Jordan scored 30 points, while a young Bryant managed just 5 points.
1997: Chicago Bulls vs Los Angeles Lakers
Jordan's Bulls faced Bryant's Lakers in an epic battle. Jordan scored 36 points, while a young Bryant, put up an impressive 33 points. Despite Kobe's efforts, the Bulls emerged victorious.