Why Kobe Bryant and Lebron James are not comparable

I am sick and tired of hearing the comparisons, whether it be from moronic fans, media, players, coaches, fan voice, etc. Even though a majority give Kobe the edge, I am going to list reasons of why the two are not comparable or on the same level.

Lebron simply cannot win a championship

I have never in my life seen a player in any sport as hyped as this guy Lebron James. He has not even won a title. He had the best defensive team in the league. His team was built to win the championship. Yes they did not have the greatest offensive players in the world, but defense is what wins championships. Lebron James and the cavs who were favored to dismantle the Orlando Magic and had the benefit of every single call going their way, lost the series in an embarrassing fashion. How many rings did Kobe have at age 24? THREE!! How many all defensive teams to Lebron's one?? FOUR!!! How many gamewinners??? hahaha lets not even compare.

Lebron's youngest ever awards

LOL now this is my favorite. Lebron fans always use this to proclaim him the best. Let me ask you nba fans a realistic question. What is more impressive, being the youngest ever to score 12,000 points when you played an average of 20 mpg your first two years due to 3 all stars on your team and playing alongside these great offensive players throughout your entire career Shaq, Eddie Jones, Nick Van Axel, Glen Rice, Karl Malone, Gary Payton, Caron Butler, Lamar Odom, Andrew Bynum, Pau Gasol, and now Ron Artest. Or is it more impressive to reach the feat when you have been the only primary scoring option on your team, and the best offensive player on your team has been Mo Williams. If Kobe Bryant had what Lebron James had, he would have reached the feat at least two seasons ahead of Lebron. This in no way proves Lebron is a better scorer than Kobe. This proves he has more room to stat pad and dominate the ball in order to score, while Kobe has done this while sharing the ball with all those other players. You tell me what is more impressive.

Resume

The resume of Kobe and Lebron at age 24 is still a major advantage to Bryant. And is even more laughable right now. Even Dwayne Wade the fourth best player in the game was able to win a ring at age 24. You can make an argument right now, that if Wade and lebron were to retire today, Wade would have the better career.


Defense

Lebron is no where close to Bryant in defense, whether it be at age 24, or 31. Just ask coach K, he assigned Bryant to guard the opposing teams best player.

Clutch

Are we really going to allow a player who stat padded an entire series against the magic and LOST while having HC advantage to say he is better than KOBE BRYANT????? I'm sorry this is not even close. Yes I have seen 82games.com, but their are so many inconsistencies with that site, and it does now explain game situations, whether the team was winning or losing, clutch is something you can only judge through a visual perspective. And if anyone has payed attention, its obvious Lebron is a chocker, and Kobe is compared with the all time greats. Just ask the columnists or nba players....


Stat Padding

This is something people need to start mentioning more often. The guy ruined Larry Hughes career, he simply needs to dominate and dribble the ball at all times in order to produce stats. The ball doesn't even reach half court before Lebron touches the ball. Now to his credit, he has improved in this area with the addition of Mo Williams, but his stats suffered for it. If Kobe or Wade touched the ball as much as Lebron their stats would be much higher! Lebron just does not want to give up his statistics. Lebron James and Allen Iverson are almost identical. Both players have one MVP, 2 all star game MVP's, one finals appearance, and great stats, but no rings. These two players often diminish their teammates roles, to suit their own style of play. When lebron reaches 30, and has no rings, he will be another Allen Iverson floating around free agency.


Lebron going on record proclaiming kobe as the best

How many times have we heard this? No need to further explain


Lebron's jealousy of Kobe

Lebron tries to fly to Europe and China where Kobe is the number 1 most popular player, to promote himself, yet Kobe still remains as the highest jersey seller.


Lebron James and Kobe are not on the same level. Wade and Lebron should be winning championships back and fourth by now, but we still have a 31 year old player who is taking their rings. And his team is not built to contend for a championship and be the favorite for the next five years. And lets not forget, even when MJ hit 35 he was still an amazing player, and kobe who pretty much plays the same style of game as MJ will still be just as great, due to amazing talent. Wade and lebron are mostly great players due to their physique, speed, and strength. They won't be as good as the other two when older. And by the time Kobe's team might not be in contention anymore, Lebron will be 30 with no rings, Wade will be 33 with one ring. And you have stars like Roy, Durant, Howard, Griffen, Paul, Deron williams all competing with them. Good luck Lebron fans.....

source: nba.com