u know im sorry but u cant categorize kobe and LBJ with MJ. maybe when they retire and get 6 rings then we can talk. dude if u think about it mj revolutionized the game as we know it. the funny thing is that they looked up to jordan to get to here they r now. u know everyone wants to make a comparison that just cant b made. MJ is in a class with wilt, kareem, and bill russell. now thats a tough act to follow. i would say if anyone is near MJ it would be Shaq. he has 4 rings and won everywhere he went. well this is just my 2 cents.