Kobe Bryant is Michael Jordan-lite

Kobe Bryant had multiple jerseys retired at Staples Center last night, and even though Colin thinks Kobe was a remarkable player, he thinks Bryant’s career will always be judged against the player he idolized and copied, Michael Jordan.

When considering all-time rankings, Colin believes the most remembered legends in any profession are the first that permanently transform it, like Jordan did to the NBA. Kobe was a great copy of Jordan, but it’s hard to rank the copy above the genuine article.

The reversed TD call is didn’t lose the game for the Steelers, Big Ben did

Steelers fans are still breaking stuff after getting their hearts ripped out after a disastrous end to the game against New England, but Colin thinks those blaming the loss on the controversial reversed Jesse James TD catch are reaching for the wrong scapegoat.

Just like Steve Bartman didn’t ACTUALLY cost the Cubs a trip to the World Series, the reversed TD didn’t call didn’t lose the game for Pittsburgh. The real blame should be placed on Big Ben and the offense looking completely unprepared after the review, and subsequently blowing the game with an unforgivable pick.

Guests:

Tony Gonzalez – FS1 NFL Analyst is in-studio talking Pats/Steelers catch controversy; Seattle’s struggles; and Kobe’s jersey retirement.

Doug Gottlieb – FS1 Analyst and host of The Doug Gottlieb Show is in-studio talking Kobe’s retirement ceremony; his all-time NBA Top 10; the replay reversal in Pittsburgh; and why the goal line/fumble/touchback rule needs to be changed;

Rob Parker – FS1 Analyst is in-studio on why Lonzo is a bust; and why the Patriots success is largely due to luck.

Chris Broussard – FS1 NBA Analyst is in-studio talking Kobe’s retirement; why he’s respected around the league because he’s feared; and where Kobe ranks All-Time.