Lebron Vs. Kobe: The Best Basketball Player

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This has been debated, fought over (I’ve seen some fights over this), and slightly overblown, Lebron vs. Kobe is the “hot button” issue that experts and simple fans alike disagree on. I’ve taken this issue and tried to look at every possible angle. Unfortunately, comparing the two is virtually impossible because of the difference in they way they play, but I will try. My biased Lakerloving opinion(yes I will admit that I’m biased [experts should admit to this too]) is that Kobe surpasses Lebron enough to be considered the better player. Here is my player Report Card for them in important basketball categories. Scoring Kobe: It took Kobe a few years into his career, but he has become the best pure scorer in the game. He has extreme focus…show more content…
His mix of power and speed to getting to the basket is undeniably the best in basketball. He has the unbelievable skill of using his size, body lean, and speed to enter the lane on fast-breaks and when isolated on a defender. No defender can stop or slow him down if they play one on one. However, Lebron does not have the completely fine tuned jump shot to be the complete scorer. This year Lebron did improve on this shot (from 31.5% to 34.4% from 3 point range), but many of his shots were when he was open. Teams play defense to force Lebronto try to make jump shots, but even then he’ll make some damage. Still, he is only slightly above average at the…show more content…
His confidence and all-around great ability cause him to be a good leader by example. He puts in a ton of work and can make his team better by improving their work habits. However, Kobe has long been credited for being a little to isolated and held back to be a true leader. He allegedly was the main cause of the break up of the best duo in basketball, him and Shaq. Still, as a leader he makes his team work harder. B Lebron:James was drafted to become the main product and leader of the Cavaliers. He stepped up and lived to the expectations. He is a teammate’s teammate and has fun with his fellow players. He has a great work ethic, and he is the clear leader on the court. Cheers his teammates on and is a true team player. He is still too young and unseasoned to be considered a great leader, but for the team he has he delivers the leadership needed. B++- (not quite B+) Better player: Kobe Bryant edges Lebron James with 2 A’s to 1. In the end, “The Black Mamba” is the better player right now. He has the experience, confidence, and the overall better technique and skill. However, in my closing statement I will say, because of the size and strength; Lebron would win in a game of 1on1 with

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