Ever since Michael Jordan retired, sports journalists, reporters and fans tried finding who would be the next Mike. My personal opinion is there will NEVER be another Michael Jordan. Michael Jordan changed the game of basketball and made the NBA internationally known. Today, the debate is between Kobe Bryant and Lebron James. Both players are dominant in the league today and are well-rounded hoopsters. No matter where you are, work or park or school or even on TV you hear the great debate of who is better: Lebron or Kobe. Both started their NBA careers straight out of high school. That alone is an amazing feat to overcome. You have boys playing with men. However, Lebron and Kobe seemed to be up for the challenge. They were not superstars when they first entered the league either. Now, they are both dominant leaders for their teams (who were first and second in overall records this season; Cavs and Lakers). Lebron James took his Cavs to the finals once and Kobe Bryant and his Lakers went to the finals 6 times, winning 4 of them. Now the debate:
I think Kobe Bryant is a better basketball player, however Lebron James is a better athlete. Kobe just has that raw talent mixed with beautiful fundamentals that make him such a lethal weapon on the court. His hunt for blood and squashing his opponent is what pushes him to reach excellence. I think Lebron is still learning how to play with that killer instinct. Last season was to me the best season of his career. He is smelling that blood. But I think Kobe's instinct to win no matter what cost with his fundamentally sound talent mixed with his uncanny ability to play all aspects of the game is what makes him the greatest player in the world.
If you don't believe me, look at these numbers:
Kobe: 4 titles, 1 finals mvp, 1 mvp and 81 points in one game
Lebron: 0 titels, 0 finals mvp, 1 mvp and 56 points in one game
So I gave you a tidbit about how I feel. Now its your turn to leave some comments and get the argument going!
No comments:
Post a Comment