NBA Playoffs 2011: Just How Close Is Kobe Bryant to Catching Michael Jordan?

As Kobe Bryant prepares to play his 200th career NBA playoff game on Wednesday night, we take a look at how the "Black Mamba" stacks up against "His Airness."

Michael Jordan played 179 playoff games over his career, but has one more Larry O'Brien Trophy than Bryant, who will look to grab his sixth this postseason, and third consecutive.

In an age where players are defined by titles, Bryant has the rare opportunity to surpass the game's greatest player. Kobe is just 32 years old and leads the league's most recent dynasty.

Join B/R as we compare the two roundball superstars and decide whether or not Jordan needs to sweat the cocky kid from Philadelphia.

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