Funny how 1 Championship can change the minds of so many. I don't think LeBron is finished winning rings by any means and he's a spectacular player but I think people forget how great Kobe was in his prime. In my opinion the combination of LeBron finally winning his first ring and Kobe already on the downside of his career has changed the perception of many. If the Celtics would have taken care of business in game 6... many people would be singing a different tune. If you rewind the clock 3 years and Kobe is still at the top of his game then it wouldn't even be an argument.
1v1? Kobe Team game? Lebron unless you want to compare the current Heat squad to 2000-2002 Lakers with Shaq, Kobe, Grant, Harper, Horry, Shaw, Fisher, and Fox. Those Lakers squads would wipe the current Heat.
LeBron would destroy any version of Kobe 1 on 1. He's way too big and a much better defender as well.
Are you kidding? Comparing Kobes teammates to Lebron? Wade battier chalmers bosh now ray Allen. Crazy. But I agree Lebron shares the rock unlike kobe
I doubt Kobe could average 50 FG% for one season, while averaging 7 assists per game and play against the other team's best wing player.
So do you think these groups of player are scrub lineups, such as: Shaq, Campbell, Jones, Fox, Kersey, Horry, and Jones. Shaq, Rice, Horry, Fox, and Fisher. Shaq, Malone, and Payton. Gasol, Bynum, Odom, and Artest/Ariza. Moreover, I think you kind of missed the point, because I wasn't comparing the two lineups. But mostly, exchanging Kobe for Lebron on past Laker squads. It's also funny how you neglected LeBron's Cleveland teams.
Should've had a poll. But, I'd take Lebron everyday of the week. Better at everything except scoring, better defender and more versatile, better paser, rebounder, more versatile offensively. Kobe can play 2 positions, Lebron can play 4.
It's strange, I'd def take LBJ, but not have him be the alpha on my team. I'd still need someone else with on court presence like Dwade or Rose. Same deal with Kobe, except I'd need a veteran vocal leader to solidify the locker and huddle. The second one is easier to obtain imo
Physically? Lebron Mentally? Kobe It's hard to compare because they play different positons. Kobe is a shooting guard. His job is to shoot and score points. He does it pretty well. The small forward position is a little less clearly defined but Lebron plays it pretty well.
He didn't have 2nd highest payroll in the league and he didn't play in leastern league, where 50 wins earned you 2nd seed.
If he had Kobe's selfish mentality, with his effienecy i would bet scores more LeBron just isnt that kind of player LeBron had 45 againist Boston in Game 6.. with 8 minutes remaining in the game. If LeBron wanted to gun for 80 points im sure he could do it.. also Kobe had no assists in that 81 point game, whens the last time you saw a game where LeBron had 0 assists
Lebron is better at everything except scoring flashy like kobe. Kobe makes it look pretty. Lebron just gets it done efficiently. I think Kobe is a top 5 sg of all time, but honestly, he was probably the best player in the NBA for 1 or 2 seasons of his career.
