Dwyane Wade Criticizes Bleacher Report Kobe Bryant Ranking Outside Top 10

Bleacher Report's recent ranking of the top 100 NBA players of all time, which placed Kobe Bryant at No. 11, has sparked significant backlash from NBA legends. Hall of Fame guard Dwyane Wade criticized the ranking on his podcast, asserting that players who actually competed against Bryant would place him in the top three all-time, while questioning the credibility of those who have never played at that level. Wade recalled Bryant's own frustration with low rankings during his career, highlighting that Kobe himself found such evaluations 'idiotic.' Shaquille O'Neal also condemned the ranking, echoing Wade's sentiment that Bryant deserved a higher placement. Meanwhile, Wade, ranked 23rd on the list, expressed indifference toward his own position but emphasized his competitive mindset and contributions to the game. The controversy underscores ongoing debates about player rankings and the challenge of accurately assessing greatness in basketball.