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

[tlance]

Is Wade their best? Mourning has to be in that discussion too.

Wade has 3 rings, Zo has none.

Also, some of Zo’s best years came in Charlotte.

I don’t think it is a discussion.

 

[Rambunctious]

Kobe was a better man and player. I posted on the Lakers site when they got James and told them I won't watch another game until James retires. And I haven't and due to the unpopularity of the NBA I haven't missed much.

 

[msgkings322]

Kobe was a better man and player. I posted on the Lakers site when they got James and told them I won't watch another game until James retires. And I haven't and due to the unpopularity of the NBA I haven't missed much.

A better MAN? The fuck?

A better PLAYER? The fuck?

Hate to burst your bubble but Kobe voted Democrat just like LeBron

 

[trojanfan12]

Kobe was a better man and player. I posted on the Lakers site when they got James and told them I won't watch another game until James retires. And I haven't and due to the unpopularity of the NBA I haven't missed much.

Want me to delete this for you?

It'll help you look less dumb.

 

[msgkings322]

Want me to delete this for you?

It'll help you look less dumb.

No amount of aid you can provide will move that needle

 

[ANGELAKERAMS]

Chamberlain was never the GOAT of the Lakers, doesn't change his overall ranking.

Kobe isn't the GOAT of the Lakers either. I'd have him no higher than fighting for 3rd behind Magic and KAJ.

Magic said Kobe was the greatest Laker.

I’ll take his assessment since he knows better than the rest of us.

 

[tlance]

Magic said Kobe was the greatest Laker.

I’ll take his assessment since he knows better than the rest of us.

Nah.

Former players often have the worst assessments of things like this.

It is a valid opinion to say Kobe is the greatest Laker…

But that can’t be the reason.

Besides, I think most guys in that situation will pick the other to look humble whether they believe it or not.

 

[logic]

Wade has 3 rings, Zo has none.

Also, some of Zo’s best years came in Charlotte.

I don’t think it is a discussion.

However his best moment in the NBA, which is an iconic NBA moment came with the Heat. Mopping the floor with Jeff VanGundy clinging to his leg.

 

[logic]

Magic said Kobe was the greatest Laker.

I’ll take his assessment since he knows better than the rest of us.

This is on par with Jordan saying Russel is the GOAT because of all his rings. No one, including Mike, actually believes that. But it is a good PR look for MJ.

 

[Rambunctious]

Want me to delete this for you?

It'll help you look less dumb.

You worried about me looking dumb are you?
Worry about yourself.

 

[Rambunctious]

A better MAN? The fuck?

A better PLAYER? The fuck?

Hate to burst your bubble but Kobe voted Democrat just like LeBron

Many of my favorite players and actors are democrats and so am I
Hope I didn't burst your bubble.
James isn't half the player Kobe was.

 

[tlance]

Many of my favorite players and actors are democrats and so am I
Hope I didn't burst your bubble.
James isn't half the player Kobe was.

There is literally no logical argument to support that claim.

It is not close between the two as far as who was the better player. The answer is LeBron.

 

[msgkings322]

Many of my favorite players and actors are democrats and so am I
Hope I didn't burst your bubble.
James isn't half the player Kobe was.

Ok my mistake, a lot of people say crazy things like you are about LeBron because they don’t like his politics.

 

[trojanfan12]

You worried about me looking dumb are you?
Worry about yourself.

All I can do is offer to help.

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

Wade has 3 rings, Zo has none.

Also, some of Zo’s best years came in Charlotte.

I don’t think it is a discussion.

Actually Zo has one! Admittedly it was when he was a back up to Shaq and only a former shell of himself, but still...

 

[Wamu]

Kobe was a better man and player. I posted on the Lakers site when they got James and told them I won't watch another game until James retires. And I haven't and due to the unpopularity of the NBA I haven't missed much.

A better player? Just stop that. LeBron averages more points, rebounds, assist, steals, blocks, has a better FG% and a better 3-point %. And though 20 seasons, same number Kobe played, LeBron has more all star selections and more 1st team selections.

Going by the head to head numbers how is Kobe the better player?

And a better man? Again stop that. Kobe paid an out of court settlement from a civil suit brought against him.

 

[tlance]

Actually Zo has one! Admittedly it was when he was a back up to Shaq and only a former shell of himself, but still...

My mistake!

And many would argue Wade was the best player on that team.

 

[Rambunctious]

Ok my mistake, a lot of people say crazy things like you are about LeBron because they don’t like his politics.

I wish we could exclude politics from a lot of issues but politicians need issues to campaign on.

 

[Rambunctious]

There is literally no logical argument to support that claim.

It is not close between the two as far as who was the better player. The answer is LeBron.

Rings as a Lakers player. count them.

 

[msgkings322]

Rings as a Lakers player. count them.

No question Kobe is the better/greater Laker. Also no question LeBron had the better career and it's not up for debate.