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Byron Scott has offered an interesting viewpoint on what made Kobe Bryant unique. Scott had the rare opportunity to play with Kobe and coach him, and as a result, he learned a lot about what made the Mamba stand out from other NBA stars. Scott asserts that Bryant’s greatness was not due to his talent alone but rather to his unparalleled drive and work ethic. “Kobe Bryant was not the most skilled player that I’ve seen on the ball court. Vince Carter had more talent than Tracy McGrady did. However, they lacked the oomph that Kobe possessed. McGrady and Carter were both well-known for the qualities that came naturally to them—McGrady for his size and adaptability, and Carter for his athleticism and ability to score. However, Scott emphasized that Kobe lacked McGrady or Carter’s extraordinary inner drive, which propelled him to success, despite their immense talent. This “oomph” was the steady serious soul and want to be awesome, which became inseparable from Bryant’s inheritance. While both McGrady and Carter had impressive careers—McGrady as a seven-time All-Star and two-time scoring champion, and Carter as an eight-time All-Star and one of the most electrifying dunkers ever—none of them could match Kobe’s accomplishments in terms of championships and legacy. Bryant dominated his encounters with McGrady and Carter, consistently outperforming them statistically and maintaining better head-to-head records against them. More importantly, Kobe’s unwavering pursuit of greatness resulted in five NBA championships, a feat that neither McGrady nor Carter were able to accomplish.