Who is better, Duncan or Kobe?
Tim Duncan leads with a GOAT score of 90.5 against 90.5 for Kobe Bryant — a gap of 0.0 points on GOAT Rank's weighted model.
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Duncan vs Kobe
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Quick answer
GOAT Rank currently scores Tim Duncan and Kobe Bryant level at 90.5. Tim Duncan leads on Longevity, Honours. Kobe Bryant leads on Peak, Statistics.
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DuncanWinner
90.5Duncan wins: Longevity, Honours
Kobe
90.5Kobe wins: Peak, Statistics
Time range
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Category radar
Verdict
Weighted GOAT score
🇻🇮 Tim Duncan
90.5
Duncan leads in 3 of 5 weighted categories.
1. Tim Duncan
2. Kobe Bryant
Category breakdown
Season form · Form index per season
Career timeline · Form index per season
Cumulative output season by season — the shape of each career against the other.
GOAT pace tracker
Through age 21 · Form index per season
1. 🇺🇸 Kobe Bryant43 points per game
3 seasons by age 21 · 14.3 per season
Setting the pace at age 21
No verified birth date for Duncan — shown in the pro-debut view instead.
Every career is cut at the season the athlete turned 21, so a rookie today is measured against exactly what a legend had banked by the same birthday.
Fan vote — data vs the people
GOAT Rank · the data
Duncan90.5
Kobe90.5
FAQ
Where does Kobe beat Duncan?
Kobe scores higher on peak, statistics. Duncan leads on honours, longevity.
How is the Duncan vs Kobe score calculated?
Both are scored on peak, dominance, honours, statistics, longevity within their sport. Duncan: 90.5, Kobe: 90.5.
What do you think?
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