The success these two have encountered is beyond incredible, yet fans and analyst will always compare them. The best always has to be recognized in a major sport. Some say LeBron is best, and some say Kobe as I’m in that group.
In the 2003-2004 NBA draft, the Cleveland Cavaliers selected the number one prospect in the country. LeBron James drafted directly out of St. Vincent- St. Mary High School, was the best pick that year. In his debut season with the Cavs he blew up and shocked the world when he ended it averaging 27pts, 5rbds, and 4st. not many NBA players can say they have caused this type of havoc in league. The Cavs went from one of the worst teams in the NBA to a playoff contender, and would soon have their chance at winning a world championship. The only time the new-look Cavs didn’t make playoffs was LeBron’s first two seasons with the team. During the seven year drought with this team they lost twice in their only finals appearances, to the Boston Celtics and the Orlando Magic. The transition from high-school to the NBA is very difficult, because everyone is stronger, faster, and more intelligent. He handled the situation perfectly. From his determination to his domination in the sport, makes him a king on the court, and gave him his nickname “The King.”
After LeBron’s rookie year it would be completely wrong to say he shouldn’t be an all-star. He’s’ been in the league 10 years, and has been an all-star 9 years of that. In the all- star games played he was crowned MVP in the years 2006 and 2008. He was also MVP of the league three times in his career, 2010, 2011, and 2012. He is the first player to get back-to-back MVP’s. The consistency he showed to dominate this game is unbearable. The first MVP award he won wasn’t easy as it sounds. He was challenged by two great players, Kevin Durant of OKC and Kobe Bryant. In 2011 and 2012 the decisions were unanimous as LeBron was merely averaging a