The game of basketball takes much skill to play.  Some uneducated and inexperienced followers of the sport say that it's easy and requires no more than "flinging" a ball at a hoop.  Basketball is so much more than that.  In my opinion, basketball is one of the toughest sports to master.  In order to master this game much versatiliy is needed as wellas naturalathleticism. 

When discussing the top players in the world, one that is frequently mentioned is Kobe Bryant.  The first ever guard drafted straight out of highschool at the age of 17.  Kobe Bryant has the biggest arsenal of moves in the NBA today.  There is no weakness found in his game.  Kobe can defend the best the player on a team.  He can shoot from anywhere on the floor as well as score in the hole and run the offense.  Kobe Bryant can be argued as the best player in the game today. 

Kobe's versatility, athleticism, and repetoire of moves is what seperates him from the pack.  Not to mention his proven willingness to win shown off by his current stock of five championship rings.  If Kobe Bryant acquires one more championship he will be in the running for best player ever alongside Michael Jordan whom Kobe has based much of his game off of.  Kobe Bryant is a winner hands down and with the passion he shows and love for the game, Kobe deserves to be in the running for the ultimate title.