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Kobe Bryant and Tim Duncan were both superstars.

Both are widely regarded as two of the greatest basketball players in NBA history.

Both led their teams to championships.

Both were named MVP and All-Star multiple times.

Both are Hall of Fame players.

But Bryant, the Black Mamba and Duncan, the big fundamental, had very different styles

of play.

They also had very different ways of interacting with their teammates, their coaches, and

their fans.

There were different types of superstar leaders.

Bryant was legendary for his dazzling, high scoring play and his off court celebrity.

He led the franchise to many successful seasons, but his superstar leadership style also

cost the organization a lot.

As a team member, Kobe was notoriously intense, yelling during practice and bullying teammates

to play through injuries.

Some players felt inspired by the standard that Bryant set while other top talent left

the Lakers or refused to sign there because they felt Bryant created a toxic culture.

Duncan, in contrast, was a different kind of leader.

Nick named the big fundamental for his simple and effective play.

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