drazen petrovic was a huge star too back in the days, i remember his death making the headlines. but kobe was a global brand, an other level to anyone else i can recall.
warriors' record is also unbelievable. i remember the bulls setting 72-10, and that time, most pundits said that it would always stand.
btw kobe is obviously the player who scored the most points on his farewell match. insane.