"I know who f—k with Kobe and who didn't" - Kyrie Irving defends Kobe Bryant's legacy after recent media snub originally appeared on Basketball Network.

This summer, Kobe Bryant's status as one of the top 10 or top 15 players in the history of the league has been a significant focus of online discourse. What most people don't realize is that NBA players see these discussions, too. They have access to the internet. They also have more free time than most.

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving appeared on a livestream and discussed Kobe Bryant following a Bleacher Report article ranking the top 100 players in NBA history.