[D to the iddy]

Here's just my general personal issue with people calling Kobe the "second greatest player ever". Jordan was the best player on all 6 of his championship teams. Kobe was the best player on only 2 of his championship teams. If people want to go by rings, I always ask "was Big Shot Bob better than 99% of the league with his 7 rings with 3 teams?" I think Kobe needs at least another ring as the best player to be compared to Bird/Magic. It's all subjective but Kobe doesn't even crack my top 5 (Jordan then Bird, Magic, Wilt and Russell in any order).

As for the Dwight trade... on paper it makes them a huge powerhouse but I'm personally not sold until I see it. There are too many factors that can come into play (Nash's back, coexistence between Dwight and Kobe, etc.)