That sticks out, but so does the second meeting between the two in Cleveland where Kobe came out hot in the first half with 24 points, and the Lakers were leading. James led that come back, and the team won 96-95 with James scoring a majority of his points in the second half.And for those talking about how clutch Kobe Bryant is, are you aware, that including the playoffs the Lakers were 7-11 in games decided by 4 points or fewer this year. Lebron James and the Cavalier were about 15-5 in games decided by 4 points or fewer this season. So Kobe might have hit a few more game winners than Lebron James this year, but Lebron James got his team to win the close game more times than Kobe Bryant got his team to win the close game.
I can't speak much for LBJ on this, but I do know when Kobe has a last shot attempt, he's usually forced into a 30 foot fallaway over three defenders. That aint easy for anybody...so, that ruins his FG%, but he is VERY clutch in terms of drive, leadership, defense, motivation and playmaking. Same goes for LBJ, I'm just saying, you can't tell how clutch a guy is by just looking at how many game winners he has because, those may be some difficult shots that they are trying.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (valo35 @ Oct 4 2006, 10:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>That sticks out, but so does the second meeting between the two in Cleveland where Kobe came out hot in the first half with 24 points, and the Lakers were leading. James led that come back, and the team won 96-95 with James scoring a majority of his points in the second half.And for those talking about how clutch Kobe Bryant is, are you aware, that including the playoffs the Lakers were 7-11 in games decided by 4 points or fewer this year. Lebron James and the Cavalier were about 15-5 in games decided by 4 points or fewer this season. So Kobe might have hit a few more game winners than Lebron James this year, but Lebron James got his team to win the close game more times than Kobe Bryant got his team to win the close game.</div>That game is also surrounded by tons of criticism towards the refs, as Kobe was getting beat up in 2nd half with no calls.Kobe had a MUCH younger team, and a worse overall team with no players like Eric Snow who can hit a GW in playoffs. Kobe did as much as he could in 4th quarters and in clutch situations.
Please allow me to bring this to your attention again, some where you obviously wasn't paying attentionKobe is the greatest ever, and even LeBron himself being the great player that he is from my home town Akron admits that Kobe is the best.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wRZmwfy3ms :winkglasses: :winkglasses: :winkglasses: PLUS AMAREhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_hJuAyQkpI :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:
Kobe bryant shut down Tmac who is a better scorer then wadeand lebron. Kobe also played some great d on lebron this year.
Right now Bryant, but when LeBron is Kobes age (28) HE will put up freak show numbers that will paralyse the rest of the NBA. Thats 7 more years of experience, practice, shooting, and learning, and growing muscles.
<span style="font-family:Book Antiqua">I have to go with Kobe right now, but in a couple of seasons, LeBron will be considered "BETTER THAN MJ!" I think these two might be one of the few players who played together at the same time and were given GOAT honors in the history of the NBA. The closest I can think of would be Wilton Norman Chamberlain v.s Bill Russell. Anyway, my point is that these two [Kobe & LeBron] will make NBA interesting for the next few seasons. Believe it, punks.</span>
