Kobe Bryant rates Lower Merion High School PG higher than Steve Nash!
Lakers legend Kobe Bryant snubbed Steve Nash and others when he called his high school PG the best he’s ever played with.
In 1996, 18-year-old Kobe Bryant was selected as the 15th pick in the NBA Draft. Being drafted straight out of high school, Kobe had to leave his hometown of Philadelphia and go to Los Angeles for the Lakers. There, Kobe played for 20 seasons and retired as, without a doubt, the best to ever wear the Purple and Gold.
During his 20 years in the league, Kobe won 5 NBA championships.
Three of them came with Shaquille O’Neal, and the other two came in 2009 and 2010. Kobe was one of the biggest contenders and never imagined coming second. His drive to win and stay on top is one of the main reasons behind his success.
The 2015-16 season was the 20th season of Kobe’s illustrious NBA career. It was the last time he wore the Purple and Gold.
As expected, he went on a farewell tour of the entire NBA. During his last game in Philly, Kobe got a blast from the past.
In his 20s, Kobe played with many teammates and many different point guards. He has played with the likes of Derek Fisher, Brian Shaw and even 2x MVP Steve Nash!
However, when his old friend and high school teammate showed up at the press conference in Philadelphia, Kobe couldn’t help but say something.
His teammate Evan Monsky, disguised as a member of the media, asked Kobe who was the best point guard he had ever played with.
Bryant saw his teammate, recognized him and said:
“The best passer I’ve ever played with was hands down Evan Monsky. No doubt. Nash is a close second, but Monsky… And you had a cast. We made those crazy passes without looking, so.”
After this, Kobe spoke with Monsky one on one, while the other reporters waited for the opportunity to do the same. It was a heart-to-heart, with Monsky wrapping things up by telling Kobe how proud the people of Philadelphia were of him.
