Michael Jordan in his prime was simply something else. Not many, if anyone, could probably match up with him in a game of 1-on-1.

According to Jordan himself, however, he thinks that Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant might have just been able to edge him out for one very particular reason.

If I was in my prime, who would I want to play one-on-one? That list is very long, Jordan once said, via SportsCenter. Id start off with Jerry West, Elgin Baylor, Kobe Bryant in his prime, LeBron in his prime, D-Wade in his prime, Melo. Thats a good start. I dont think Id lose, other than to Kobe Bryant because he steals all my moves.

Thats Michael Jordan at his best. He teases us with a bit of humility by saying that he might lose to Kobe, but almost instantly reverts back to his smack-talking ways by accusing Bryant of copying his own moves.

Unfortunately, we wont get a chance to hear Kobes reaction to this after perishing in a fatal helicopter crash early in the year, but knowing him, Bryant would have probably snapped back with his own witty remark against Jordan.

Deep down, though, we all know how much respect these two had for each other, so were pretty certain that Bryant would have seen this as somewhat of a compliment. After all, Jordan is implying that Kobes skill set is pretty much on level ground with his, and this coming from one of the greatest of all time, it cant be all that bad for Bryant.

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Michael Jordans savage reason why Kobe Bryant is the only player hed lose to 1-on-1 - ClutchPoints