You can't be an elite athlete and not be cocky about your skillz. But yes, most of the time he is very measured and polite when he comments publicly.
Shaq wouldn't have 4 rings without Kobe. There are a number of great players without rings, but most got a shot at it (some people just get bad matchups like whomever played the Bulls in the 90s).
No one is calling Kerr/Horry HoF'ers because of their rings, there has to be some context to it.
Yep, that's why a lot people like Russell / Kareem / etc more than Wilt.
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