Kwame Brown on Michael Jordan: ‘No matter what he does, he never cheated the game’

Who are your top 5 players of all time? Greivis Vasquez: Well, the first one is, of course, Michael Jordan. I was really young, but I grew up watching him play. The reason I like Jordan is because he played great on and off the court. But he was different. He had a different mindset. He didn’t want to be like anyone else, not even his generation. If you really understand what kind of player MJ was, you understand his competitiveness and how much he stood out from the rest. Some were good, some were great, but at that moment, he was the best. The second one is Kobe Bryant, my idol, my hero, and everything to me. Unfortunately, he’s not with us anymore, but his spirit lives on. The Mamba Mentality is a lifestyle. Kobe’s approach, his education, his willpower were extraordinary. He’s a winner. To me, in terms of lifestyle, Kobe is even more important than Michael. He was different. He speaks three or four languages ​​and spoke to me in Spanish a few times. Coming from Caracas, Venezuela, playing against your heroes is something money can’t buy. I don’t take it for granted. – HoopsHype / September 19, 2024