Kobe can't realistically reach Jordan's level no matter what people say (no, 2 more rings won't do it, unless he has Wilt-type regular seasons and MJx2 postseasons on his way to the rings).

It's not just about surpassing each of his numbers, the 6 rings or 10 scoring titles or whatever. It would be tough, and seems damn near impossible, but someone might come along one day who gets 5 rings, 13 scoring titles, 4 MVPS, etc etc and is thought of as GOAT by most due to his entire body of work (instead of people saying "he has one less ring).

Jordan played both sides of the ball.. he had scoring titles and had MVPs along with being on the All-Defense team and even winning Defensive Player of the Year. He stepped up his game in the playoffs, then in the Finals, then in the closing minutes of the game.

Jordan was charismatic, he was either loved or hated/feared by everyone. He was watched by all. He had commercials, he had shoes, he had the name people remembered.

He was a high pick and was known in college, where he won. He was an all-star in that he didn't just make the game for being great, but he was a joy to watch, from his early career dunks to his late career methodical "I'm about to kill you, watch me" play style.

He elevated his teammates, he made them household names. He was mentally tough, he could shit talk an opponent on the court then score 50 on him, he could scold a teammate in practice then pass the ball to him in a crucial moment, and then he could go out and look good for the people in a suit.

Lebron and Wade have their entire future ahead of them... I personally think it is impossible for them to reach Jordan's level of greatness overall; they each just have something missing. I disagree with people who think they need to be dicks like MJ to do it, that part of the personality doesn't come into play, they are naturally nicer guys than MJ (and Kobe). But Lebron lacks a certain mental toughness overall (very sensitive guy), and lacks something in certain moments. Durant needs to be ruthless on defense, isn't as memorable to casual fans.

Maybe it won't be them but maybe one day we'll have someone who will be considered the Greatest Of All Time by the majority of fans. Or maybe not.