One of the most talked about arguments ever in basketball is between two of the best players in NBA history. It is between Kobe Bryant and Lebron James. Some people say Lebron James is better but in this essay it is going to show why Kobe Bryant is better than Lebron James. First, Kobe is better in achievements. He has 5 championships while Lebron James has 3 only. Kobe Beats Lebron in scoring championships too with 2 of them while lebron has 1. Kobe has competed on the west coast vs the east coast 18 times and has been the MVP 4 times beating Lebron’s 13 appearances and 2 MVPs. At the end of the season players get selected to teams to show how good they did in that season. Kobe got selected to the all NBA team 15 times and to the all defensive …show more content…
Kobe had Shaquille O’neal help him win 3 championships and Pau Gasol assisted Kobe win 2 championships. Lebron James had Shaquille O’neal help him to the NBA finals, Kyrie Irving making a buzzer beater to win a championship for Lebron, and Ray Allen who also hit a buzzer beater to win a championship for Lebron also. This also includes Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh helping Lebron win 2 championships. Lebron and Kobe have had very great performances so many times. Kobe scored 81 points in one game and came back by himself to win the game. Kobe has also outscore the whole Dallas Mavericks team in the the 3rd quarter with 52 points and a win. Lebron’s highest scoring game is 61 points and a win with 8 3 pointers. He doesn’t beat out Kobe’s 45 point 12 3 pointer game which he won. Even though Lebron James is a powerhouse, Kobe Bryant is the best scorer of all time, and he can dunk the ball over some of the greatest players of all time making him better than Lebron James. As you can see, Kobe Bryant and Lebron James are some of the best players but Kobe Bryant is better than Lebron James. Many people might think Lebron is better, but as you can see Kobe Bryant is better than Lebron James in points, games, and how they each affected their
Michael played in a completely different era than LeBron James. It was an era of short shorts, not the baggy ones seen on today’s players. Because of the differences in competition and style of play, it is not possible to tell who the better player is. Both players should be recognized as some of the greatest to ever play the game of basketball for their individual, unique abilities. It’s not about comparing apples and oranges.
During the time of Michael Jordan and the now present Lebron James American culture has changed a lot. Both of these two superstars show how American society love and appreciate their superstars. The society loves them both, they are both amazingly talented and have supporting fans that will always be by their side no matter what happens, through the peaks and valleys. These two allstars are beyond incredible and show their talent in a variety of ways. Both are very truly “Blessed” with their talents and capabilities. Both MJ and LBJ are two of the best to ever to play the game of basketball. Jordan and James are both good at what they do, Jordan and James’ passion to get to the rim and make plays really put a spark in both of their game. These traits that both of the stars have really make their fans and supporters love them even more! Both of these stars show how American Society love their stars and role models.
Magic Johnson and Larry Bird defined the word competition. Each playing as if it was their last, and going head to head in the collegiate level and in the NBA. Magic’s and Bird’s legacy was so great, people today shape the way they play basketball so it looks like Magic and Larry. Magic played for the Lakers while, Bird played for the Celtics. The Lakers and the Celtics have the greatest rivalry ever in the NBA, and those two made the rivalry greater. They both were great athletes but different personalities and different teams, and that may affect their legacies. Whose legacy is better though? It's a tough question that may never be answered. Magic Johnson or Larry Bird?
Since its creation in 1893, the sport of basketball has been one of the most popular sports in the United States. One wouldn’t have to search long to find a basketball court and a pickup game in most American cities. Many people around the world look up to the stars of the National Basketball Association as role models. Despite the vast popularity of basketball, there is only one major league in America: The National Basketball Association, to be referred to in this work as the NBA.
Starting in high school he led his tem at lower marien to an A A A A State Championship. Then right out of high school he was drafted by the charlotte hornets but then traded to the L A Lakers in 1996. He then became the youngest player in the NBA to debut. In 1998, Kobe bryant became the youngest player to ever appear in an NBA All Star Game.1998 he made history as basketball's youngest All-Star player. Then sings a six year contract with the laker valued at 71 million dollars. 2000 He helps the laker take home the Win at the NBA championship. 2000 he releases his rap single KOBE. (Sony Records). 2001 He helps the Los angeles lakers win a 2nd consecutive NBA championship. 2002 Named the NBA all star of the year 2001 (sports illustrated).2006 He hold the highest scoring record. Again in 2007 named Most valuable played in the NBA all star game. In 2008 He was named the most valuable player Of the NBA. In 2008 He also becomes a gold medalist with the us basketball team. In 2009 He again wins the NBA championship. HE was named NBA all star game again in 2009.2009 Beats his own scoring record.2013 Becomes the number 4 basketball player in NBA history .Early in 2006 he scored 81 points in a game against the Toronto Raptors, the second highest total ever scored in an NBA game. "All-Star Game Caps Off Weekend with True Hollywood Ending," NBA.com,
When people think of basketball and the great players that play today we all think of Lebron James, Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant, Chris Paul, and I mean lets face it we can name players whom play the game very well till we are blue in the face. All these players that were thinking of and naming have something in common which is none of them can compare to what Michael Jordan has done to the game. Some people say he destroyed the game making it that everything people accomplish is compared to what he has done in his career. Which happens when everyone i...
Michael Jordan vs Lebron James Michael Jordan, in his prime, was thought of as one of the greatest basketball champions of all time. A shooting guard, standing at six-six, Jordan was able to out play anyone in his position. He started his career at the University of North Carolina, where he helped his team win a national championship. He then was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in the 1984-85 season. While playing for the Bulls, Jordan received many awards such as, MVP, five championships, Olympic gold medals, slam dunk contests, and many more defensive and offensive awards.
Going into the NBA at the age of seventeen, he had allot to prove to himself and the league. What defined Bryant was his ability to keep on going and never be satisfied with himself. Over his twenty year career, Bryant has won five NBA Championships and one Most Valuable Player Award depicting the effort he has put into his profession. Bryant’s final game was chaotic and memorable, before the game started they played a video reminiscing on the illustrious career and moments from earlier points in his career with many of the game’s greats such as Lebron James, Paul Pierce, and Shaquille O’Neal commenting on what Bryant has done for them in their career and what he has done for the game. The nickname “Black Mamba” explains Bryant perfectly and the other pros have agreed too, with them defining it as an instinct to take over and to push others to the best of their
The NBA is well known for the number of amazing professional athletes it has had over the years. Some of the most gifted and talented individuals come through the NBA and one of the better-known superstars is none other than Kobe Bryant. For years people have wondered what makes Bryant so successful. The main contributors that lead to Kobe Bryant’s success is his hard work and dedication, his mindset, his natural ability’s and talent, and the people that have helped him throughout his life. Kobe Bryant was very successful in the NBA because of the amount of hard work he has put in, the people in his life, his relentless determination and his god given natural abilities.
Kevin Durant was right up in LeBron James’ face, guarding him the best he could. Ten seconds left now as LeBron starts to drive. Kevin stays right on him and forces an off balance shot and snacthed the rebound. Five seconds left as Durant pounds the ball up the court with LeBron hot on his tail. Three seconds left now as Durant starts to pull up for a mid-range jumper. One second left and Kevin Durant is at the highest point of his jump. He smoothly releases the ball but, out of no where LeBron blocks the shot crisply from behind as the buzzer sounds. They were heading to overtime. There are many things that you can compare and contrast on LeBron James and Kevin Durant, who are arguably the two best players in the NBA.
Michael Jordan played for the Chicago Bulls from 1984 to 1998 winning six NBA championships from 1991-1993 and 1996-1998. He was also awarded the Most Valuable
First, we will celebrate LeBron James’s accomplishments in the NBA. There are over 400 players in the NBA. These players are on the battlefield, fighting day after day because they all know only one can become the Most Valuable Player. LeBron James rose above all, claiming the MVP award, not 1, not 2, not 3, but 4 times. Not only is LeBron James an MVP, but he is also a 13-time All-Star player. LeBron James garnered enough votes from the fans, the players, and the media to become an All-Star like a presidential candidate getting enough votes from the voters to become the President.
Due to the mark Michael Jordan has left on the world as the “G.O.A.T.”, it will be very difficult for any player to surpass his legacy. Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant and LeBron James all have similarities of Michael Jordan but, out of all three players James is the closest. LeBron has the most similarities and the potential to surpass Michael Jordan’s legacy with his personality, stats and he popularity on and off the court. Even though James has the potential to surpass his legacy, there is still a very long journey ahead of James if he ever wants to be considered the “G.O.A.T.”.
This was not the first NBA Finals featuring a LeBron James team. Actually, LeBron has been to the NBA finals on seven
Majority of people in the world seek the ultimate and best players in their sports. Nobody wants to acknowledge or even care about medium to low- skilled people. Basketball existed since the old age and still stand as one of the most popular sport around the world. If one have a survey, what comes into their mind in first thing about basketball, many people will reply with the word, NBA. NBA stands for National Basketball Association, and now it become the most famous basketball league in history. Back to the first statement, which player in NBA called as the best player? People support Stephen Curry and LeBron James as the best players in NBA; fans have heated debate over this issue, arguing which player perform better than other. Stephen