The ultimate trait in all sports is leadership; between Kobe Bryant and LeBron James, it's difficult to say who is the leader of their team, whereas they both exist as the core to the team they play on. LeBron James is currently a part of the Cleveland Cavaliers averaged 25.3 points with superstars Kyrie Irving (#2 ranked PG in the NBA, Averaging 21.7 points) and Kevin Love (Averaged 16.4 points) accompanying him. Kobe Bryant plays for the Los Angeles Lakers on the other hand, has Roy Hibbert and young talent such as Julius Randle and D'Angelo Russell. The difference between each team is the Cavaliers have 3 NBA Veteran superstars compared to the Lakers, who have Kobe Bryant (Averaged 22.3 points) and Roy Hibbert (10.6 points) as their …show more content…
Kobe's attitude and drive for the game have helped him achieve the titles he has but now is reaching the end of his career and enduring injury in previous season's missing multiple games. LeBron is on the rise of being one of the greatest players of all time because of the potential his current team has to win championships and own potential to dominate the league with his high season averages. LeBron quote himself "the best player in the world" but when Kobe Bryant was in his prime, he was considered the greatest player of his time, and as of now, is slowing down on his career averages. Due to his ability to win championships, win accolades, and loyalty to the Lakers his whole career. Therefore, it is shown evident that Kobe Bryant is the greatest player of our