Basketball - NBA : Bryant, en route to the legend.

Kobe Bryant won his fifth NBA title with the Lakers. By overcoming Boston in Game 7 back in California, although backed by Pau Gasol joined the legendary names like Magic Johnson returns to a length of Michael Jordan.

"We must do it again. Kobe Bryant is never satisfied. Just sacred for the second time in a row, behind California is already looking to the future. And he announces: he does not stop there. Certainly, his fifth championship ring filled with happiness "This one is really special. Because it was the Celtics and because it was by far the hardest to win," he admits. But he has one thing in mind: to continue to reap the titles to go a little further in history.
On the other side of the Atlantic, the comparisons with Michael Jordan returning from elsewhere on the front of the stage. Last year, he has already shown he could win without Shaquille O'Neal. Today, he returned to a length of His Majesty, who won six rings and as many titles in six finals MVP with the Bulls. If the U.S. press agrees that it is still too early for such a comparison, the back Californian also tap into touch"It's difficult for me to compare myself with him. 90% of what I have learned comes from him"Says KB24."It's not like the rivalry between Shaq and me. It's completely different. I have so much respect for him. "

Shaq: "It is the best player in the history of the Lakers":
Obviously, there is less to O'Neal, he never forgets to scratch after each victory. "I have a ring than Shaq now. You know me, I never forget" he said at the end of the meeting with a smile at the corners of his lips. Shaquille O'Neal, who has offered three Larry O'Brien trophies alongside Kobe, for his part is less vindictive and makes a beautiful tribute to his former partner. "For me, it is the best player in the history of the Lakers. It is above Magic Johnson and Jerry West", Dropped the Cleveland hub on FOX Sports Radio. Yet it is still difficult to put Kobe on top of the hierarchy of stars passed through LA, where illustrious players played.
If he took this season to become the most prolific scorer in franchise history purple and gold, Kobe is there at the same level as Magic Johnson, who has been dreaming the entire basketball world with his play so spectacular? The less clear. Anyway, it came in very large Thursday. Along with Derek Fisher, he joins the Top Magic, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Michael Cooper, Jim Pollard and George Mikan with a fifth trophy. And one thing is clear: "Black Mamba" has marked his decade in the image of Mikan in the 50s, West (60), Abdul-Jabbar (70) and Magic (80). And this is perhaps not complete.
Cheers 32 years, Bryant has a few years before him. And he expects a new offer tripled. With such strength, he can only dream of staying at the top and become the winningest player on the Lakers. And if at any time, it irritated to be in the shadow of O'Neal, he did not forget to thank our partners today and in particular a Pau Gasol, who has kept her well . "I could never thank him enough, he is incredible"Bryant said about the Spanish. KB24 has ripen for each other lieutenants capable of assisting in his title quest. Michael Jordan as its model, it hopes to join next year. ..