Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Wade Calls Kobe Bryant's Ranking 'Idiotic' And 'Disrespectful'
Dwyane Wade is upset about a list that ranked Kobe Bryant as the 11th best NBA player ever.
Wade thinks it's wrong because he played against Bryant and knows how great he was.
He believes Bryant should be in the top three.
Wade thinks the people who made the list don't understand basketball as well as players who actually competed against Bryant.
He feels that not putting Bryant in the top 10 doesn't respect how amazing he was.
Dwyane Wade criticized Bleacher Report's ranking of Kobe Bryant as the 11th greatest NBA player.
Wade called the ranking 'idiotic' and 'disrespectful' during a podcast.
He emphasized the importance of personal experience in evaluating players' greatness.
Wade believes Bryant should be ranked in the top three.
The ranking sparked controversy among players and fans.
- Who
- Dwyane Wade and Kobe Bryant
- What
- Dwyane Wade criticized Bleacher Report's ranking of Kobe Bryant.
- When
- June 2023 (ranking release)
- Where
- Not explicitly stated.
- Why
- Wade believed the ranking was disrespectful and did not accurately reflect Bryant's greatness.
Dwyane Wade's View
Bleacher Report's View
Player Ranking
Dwyane Wade's View
Kobe Bryant should be ranked in the top three of all time.
Bleacher Report's View
Kobe Bryant is ranked the 11th greatest NBA player.
- Player in Focus
- Kobe Bryant
- Ranking in Question
- 11th greatest NBA player
- Source of Ranking
- Bleacher Report
- Dwyane Wade's Stance
- Bryant should be in the top 3
- Context
- Ranking sparked debate among players and fans