From 2002 to 2011, the late Kobe Bryant and Roy Halladay were simultaneously considered among the best players in their respective games.
Bryant, across the 2001-02 and 2010-11 seasons, notched 10 All-Star appearances (four of which he was named MVP), two NBA Finals MVP awards, as well as one MVP award for the 2007-08 season.
Also, the Philadelphia native notched 25 Player of the Week awards and 12 Player of the Month awards, among other achievements, ultimately highlighted with his three championships during that time frame.
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For Halladay, he was just as great.