Who is better Michael Jordan or Kobe Bryant?

I feel that although Michael Jordan is currently the best player of all time I can see Kobe Bryant passing him as the best by the time he retires. Kobe is nearly there in my opinion.

Kobe Bryant is a fantastic player but in my opinion nowadays theree aren't any basketball player that's better than Michael Jordan. He was very intelligent and did things that anyone players can do!!!!!!!

No brainer. Here's how you know who's better. Ask anyone during the Jordan era who the best was, they'd say MJ is the best. Ask anyone who's the best now, the boat is divided between Kobe and LBJ. That goes to show you that Kobe has not gained the same level of "greatness" that MJ had. I doubt he ever will actually, but if there is anyone closest to that level, that would be Kobe. Why Jordan is better? Jordan dominated the game in all aspects. He has highlights in almost any category possible. Chicago has never won an NBA title without Jordan. He fills up on all the recorded stats. Even people who don't play basketball know Michael Jordan. That's how great he is. And Kobe just isn't there yet.