Kobe Bryant is undoubtedly one of the greatest players in NBA history. It can be argued that he's one of the top 10 players to ever play the game. Bryant was known for his scoring prowess, work ethic and killer instincts. Those qualities helped him become a five-time NBA champion and one-time league MVP.
So, did Kobe Bryant have a weakness in his game? Here's a closer look into the potential flaws of one of the most decorated players ever:
One of the things that Bryant got criticized for the most part of his career was his shot selection. He regularly took tough shots, which may or may not have affected the results of games. However, he thrived at making those contested shots in clutch situations.
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While most of Kobe Bryant's critics will point out to his shot selection, it can be argued that making tough shots was one of his strengths. Coaches could never map out a defensive scheme against someone like him. They just hope and pray that he would miss.
Another problem with Bryant's shot selection was that it affected his efficiency. He was still an efficient player for someone who takes as many shots as him. And regardless of how many times he missed during his career – 14,481 to be exact – his accolades backed him up.
The LA Lakers legend's playmaking and passing have also been criticized for the most part of his career. His career average of 4.7 assists per game says otherwise, but he could have passed the ball more often when in a tough position.
Bryant's playmaking and passing should be considered an underrated part of his game and not a weakness.
He was willing to be a creator when needed, but you never saw him pass the ball in the clutch. If you ask most players, they want the ball in Bryant's hands rather than others not named Michael Jordan or Larry Bird.
Kobe Bryant's one other weakness
Kobe Bryant was pretty confident in 2013 that he was not afraid of anything. Well, except for one particular thing that some teams could have hilariously used to prevent him from scoring — bees.
Yes, the great "Black Mamba" was afraid of bees. He once told ESPN's Dave McMenamin of his greatest fear:
"The only thing I'm afraid of is bees. I don't like bees. I'm allergic to them."
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