Will LeBron ever be seen as better than Kobe in the eyes of Lakers fans?

[Mebert]

It's rare that a dumbass Hurricane thread gets derailed by a discussion even more dumb than the original intent.

Anyone watch the Louis C.K. joke where he argues with a three year old about how to pronounce Fig Newton? This is exactly that. Just let @Rambunctious say it as Pig Newton and move on.

 

[Rambunctious]

It's rare that a dumbass Hurricane thread gets derailed by a discussion even more dumb than the original intent.

Anyone watch the Louis C.K. joke where he argues with a three year old about how to pronounce Fig Newton? This is exactly that. Just let @Rambunctious say it as Pig Newton and move on.

Thank you, I learned a long time ago when you win a debate the weak minded turn to insulting you. Are you weak minded?

 

[Mebert]

Thank you, I learned a long time ago when you win a debate the weak minded turn to insulting you. Are you weak minded?

I sure am! not so weak minded to believe Kobe was better than LeBron, but real close to that.

 

[dtgold88]

You said "Buzzer Beaters" I just pointed out what a Buzzer Beater shot is and LeBron had two more than Kobe. The gap is not as large as you seem to think. It could be your age and the fact you watched more James games than Kobe's. Not a crime and I don't dislike your opinion I just happen to disagree with you.

"Championship-wise, it's Kobe Bryant," Jordan said. "He wants it so bad and he's willing to go to the extreme. Guarding a point guard at the age of 34, playing 38 minutes, 40 minutes, that's ludicrous." Jordan then linked himself with Bryant, not James.Jul 18, 2024

Michael Jordan had to pick between Kobe and LeBron - he had the perfect answer

Michael Jordan faced an impossible question. The NBA GOAT was forced to pick between LeBron James and Kobe Bryant. James, 39, is still playing at a high level after 21 seasons and recently watched …

talksport.com

Do you hate Jordan's opinion too?

I don't hate anyone's opinion....but even former players (even arguably the best one) can have wrong opinions.

Lebron can still guard PGs at 40 FYI.

 

[dtgold88]

Who's better, Kobe or LeBron James?

Kobe was a more complete player

LeBron might be more dominant player, but Kobe was a more versatile and well-rounded player, which gives him the edge in this debate. While LeBron is an all-around player, with explosive power that makes him almost impossible to guard, he lacks instinct and on-court elegance and style.

Hopefully can agree they are both elite scorers....Lebron the better rebounder and passer and can guard more positions.

Did you really say Kobe has the better instincts and on-court intelligence?

wow....making it up anyway you may as well add Kobe is bigger and stronger, too.

 

[dtgold88]

You acted like I must be from mars and that I didn't know what I was talking about, now as I pile up links you start the change your tune. Really dude find the Kobe 81 point game and watch it. You can find it on you tube. Its an amazing game to watch. Enjoy!

what tune is changed? coaches, commentators and especially players (who can be incredibly biased) can all have wrong opinions.

 

[rmilia1]

A better Laker? Not a shot

But that's not the sake thing as a better player overall

Kareem os the best player to ever suit up for the Lakers but he's not the greatest Laker ever. That's Magic or,Kobe

LeBron is better than Magic and Kobe as well. Just not as a Laker

 

[Rambunctious]

Hopefully can agree they are both elite scorers....Lebron the better rebounder and passer and can guard more positions.

Did you really say Kobe has the better instincts and on-court intelligence?

wow....making it up anyway you may as well add Kobe is bigger and stronger, too.

The only thing James has over Kobe is size and strength. Both players are/were great but in my opinion Kobe was better and more valuable. If I were putting a team together and had to choose between the two of them I'd take Kobe any day.

 

[Rambunctious]

what tune is changed? coaches, commentators and especially players (who can be incredibly biased) can all have wrong opinions.

These players know better than us who is better.

 

[dtgold88]

The only thing James has over Kobe is size and strength. Both players are/were great but in my opinion Kobe was better and more valuable. If I were putting a team together and had to choose between the two of them I'd take Kobe any day.

"only thing size and strength"? Lebron not a better, more willing passer? Far more efficient shooter?

 

[dtgold88]

These players know better than us who is better.

do the far more who would say Lebron is better know better?

And, no, when comparing players often players don't know better as they have biases.

 

[msgkings322]

The only thing James has over Kobe is size and strength. Both players are/were great but in my opinion Kobe was better and more valuable. If I were putting a team together and had to choose between the two of them I'd take Kobe any day.

Good for you, still wrong though

 

[Rambunctious]

do the far more who would say Lebron is better know better?

And, no, when comparing players often players don't know better as they have biases.

Going to players that played with Kobe. They know Kobe better than any of us.

 

[dtgold88]

Going to players that played with Kobe. They know Kobe better than any of us.

cool...and may have biases if they were friends with Kobe.

 

[Rambunctious]

cool...and may have biases if they were friends with Kobe.

Or maybe they are right and you are wrong. When did you start to watch the NBA? was it while Kobe played or after?

 

[dtgold88]

Or maybe they are right and you are wrong. When did you start to watch the NBA? was it while Kobe played or after?

Maybe...but they aren't. Best players when I started watching were Kareem then a little later came Bird and Magic.

FYI, happen to like Kobe. Just not as good as Lebron or other serious GOAT candidates.

 

[tlance]

Or maybe they are right and you are wrong. When did you start to watch the NBA? was it while Kobe played or after?

Stop it with this.

They played in the same era.

Kobe entered the league just a few years before LeBron and their careers over lapped for the majority.

Acting like people here didn’t watch Kobe.

We all watched MJ and Magic too.

 

[msgkings322]

Or maybe they are right and you are wrong. When did you start to watch the NBA? was it while Kobe played or after?

We're all middle aged men here dude. We just understand the sport better than you do.

 

[redseat]

I say no. Kobe is Kobe and that's all you need to know

 

[Rambunctious]

Maybe...but they aren't. Best players when I started watching were Kareem then a little later came Bird and Magic.

FYI, happen to like Kobe. Just not as good as Lebron or other serious GOAT candidates.

I respect your opinion.