Well, things are relative. They changed the game and dominated when they played. They can't be faulted for something that was out of their control. But I think a legitimate ranking process will consider all those things. That's why it is usually Jordan who is considered the greatest player ever. If you went strictly by numbers, Jordan never averaged 50ppg, 20 something rebounds and scored 100pts in a game, Wilt would be considered the greatest player ever if that were the case.
And we can't take away from Kobe just because we hate him. He is one of the greatest players to ever play the game. He isn't Jordan, but he is nearly unstoppable when he sets his mind to it. It's not about coming up with new tricks, its about being the best for a long period of time.
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