Kobe's final game: A Hollywood ending for a Los Angeles legend

Who Was The Actual Best Player In The NBA Every Year During Kobe Bryant's Career?

"If there’s been one constant through all those years, it’s that the best player in the league has never, ever been Kobe Bryant."

According to the "wins above replacement" method, called VORP in hoops, Kobe has never been in the top two. His high-water mark was 3rd in 2007-8. In 2005-6, the year he scored his 81, he was unable to rise above fifth. On the other hand, he did lead the league in scoring four times and won five championship rings.

In case you hadn't heard, Kobe scored 60 (22 for 50) in his final game last night, a Lakers win.