There is no doubt in anybody's mind that Lebron James and Kobe Bryant are the two best basketball players in the NBA. After them, there simply are no other players who match their caliber and their drive to win. The question, therefore, isn't who has more of a drive, but who really is the best player in the NBA? It is hands down Kobe Bryant!
Put it this way: how many times have you seen Kobe make a game winning fade-a-way three while triple teamed? How many times have you seen Kobe make clutch free throws down the stretch? How many times has Kobe had to use skill to win a game for his team? Almost every game. Lebron James is without a question the most freakish basketball player the NBA has seen for a long time. At 6-9 weighing 265, he is built like a tank with the speed of a lambourghini, but that's all he has over Kobe. Kobe isn't as big, but he has more skill. The only way Lebron wins games is by using his monstrous body to drive in the lane and get fouled, which, 9/10 times he will. He might make his free throws, he might not. If he makes them, he is a hero, but if he misses, people say it's because he's not a very good shooter from there anyways. Who would you rather take? Lebron who shoots 75% free throws on a good day or Kobe Bryant who consistently shoots above 86%? Who would you rather have when the game is on the line... a guy who can shoot from outside, penetrate the lane, and make free throws if needby or a guy who charges into the middle hoping that he gets a layup? I'd take the first guy.
I'm not saying that Lebron James isn't a good player. He is a fantastic player and I love watching him play. But, the matter of the fact is that Kobe is one of the greatest clutch players of all time. And to say that Lebron is a better player because of his stats is retarded. Lebron James might as well play point guard for the Cavs because he constantly has the ball in his hands. Therefore, he can shoot whenever he wants and pass the ball whenever he wants, thus r
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