Defensive player of the year: 1 vs 0
Let’s get back to the argument on the defensive side of the ball. Michael is a more dominant defensive player in comparison to Kobe and you can just look at one stat. Count the defensive player of the year awards. Michael has one on his mantle while Kobe has none.
Michael would beat you on both ends of the court. He would wear you out with his offensive game and he would shut you down on the defensive end.