The Credits: "The Smartest Guys In The Room" - Lakers Links

Amidst some negative comments regarding Kobe Bryant's recent career achievements, current MVP title-holder Kevin Durant says Kobe Bryant is someone "who works hard, who demands a lot, who raises up your level." Similarly, former MVP recipient Dirk Nowitzki recently stated that Bryant is "probably the greatest player in my generation that [he's] played against." Game recognize game.