SI PLAYERS NBA POLL
Which opposing player scares you the most to play against?
Kobe Bryant, Lakers      35%
Shaquille, O’Neal, Suns 12%
Kevin Garnett, Celtics    6%
LeBron James, Cavs       4%
Dwight Howard, Magic  4%
Bryant particularly unnerves forwards, who gave him more than 41% of their vote. Among players 35 and older, 63% voted for Bryant.
Based on a survey of 242 NBA players
Source:Â Sports Illustrated