The Black Mamba vs King James

I’m sorry I had you waiting for this story and great debate to come after. Let me first say that you can’t go wrong whoever you choose as you’re favorite or most dominant player. LeBron and Kobe are one of the greatest players that have ever played the game of basketball. However, when it’s all said and done you have to choose who is greater. Let’s go in!

Years ago I would of chose Bryant because he was just clutch and wasn’t scared to put the team on his back. Not saying that James wasn’t, but Kobe had and still has the eye of the tiger that many players lacked. If you would have asked me four years ago, Kobe was that guy. But later on I’m analyzing everything and I would say that LeBron James will be the greater player when it’s all said and done. I can’t believe that I’m saying guys. But numbers don’t lie; people do. Here is why James will be greater and is right now. James right now is only 27 years old and is in the prime of his career and yes he only has one ring but he is a better all-around player than Kobe. Let’s not forget he has 3 MVP’s. Something that Kobe couldn’t achieve.

I know it’s not all about MVP trophies, but many feel that LeBron is better. Anyone that knows me for a long time knows that I’m a Kobe supporter and he is one of my favorites of all-time, but you have to choose one. Can’t be all over the place with this one! A lot of people will say that Kobe is better because he has 5 rings and I would say you’re correct, but who did he do it with? Hmm, just think about for a little. You ready now? Ok! There was Shaq, one of the most dominant players to ever play sports. He got three titles with him and that is all great and well, but Kobe was the side kick in the playoffs.

Even after he won the titles and ran Shaq out of town for a couple of years his Lakers were a doormat until 2009 (Bleacher Report, 2012). That is when the organization acquired Pau Gasol. That was a changing point for the team and Bryant knew it. So what I’m saying is that the NBA is a team game and you can’t do it alone. I’m going to tell you one thing and that’s if James would have had star power in Cleveland he would have had already 3 to 4 rings already. Trust me! Look who he had people; Mo Williams, an old Shaq and Jamison at the end of his ropes. Please!

By the time James career is over he will have multiple titles in his career. With the addition to more great starts that Kobe can play with; Dwight Howard and Steve Nash, I can see them winning one to two more titles. Again Bryant needs the star power. Many would argue that LeBron had to go to Miami to get a ring and I would say that he is smart to leave that small market team in Ohio. That was good for him to finally get help to compete on a high level. He was just too tired of putting an organization on his back that didn’t get help for him. James just didn’t want to be the next Reggie Miller, Dan Marino, Charles Barkley and Patrick Ewing. Good for him!

LeBron has better statistics then Kobe has ever had. Please don’t tell me that Kobe scored 81 points in a game. That doesn’t make you greater than someone else in my eyes. Trust me, when I heard he did that; man, that was something though. Again guys, I’m not beating Kobe up I just don’t think that he is better than James. Many will agree and disagree at the same time, but you guys know “I don’t care”! It’s my opinion and some credible facts to go along with my argument. It was fun and I look forward for more debates like this soon. Love you guys and let me know what you feel? Like I always say “plant your flag”.