Kobe vs. Lebron

Yes I have returned to the blogging world....I fell off for a while, but now its a year later...The NBA Finals are on, Big Ben isnt the Steelers QB to start the season, and politics....well I have alot to say about politics and the Obama regime. But tonight, Im gonna ring in my updated blog page with some sports.

I have been having this debate with numerous people---friends, colleagues, strangers. Who is the best player in the RIGHT NOW? Kobe or Lebron? Lebron is the self-proclaimed King of the NBA or as we call him...King James. Kobe just wins.

Right now, on June 10, 2010....Kobe is the best player in the NBA. I do not know how people can say Lebron is better....right now. I have heard every argument you can hear about Lebron. I can rebuttal any argument you come up with. My 2 biggest questions I ask people is 1) Did you ever see Kobe give up on his team? 2) Your down 2 with 3 seconds left, who's taking your game winning shot? Every answer to the ladder question has been Kobe...Really? So you wouldnt let the King or the best player in the game take that shot? Why? Perhaps, because he has a weak jump shot. I have heard many responses to my first question as yeah but Kobe's a ball hog. I even heard he gave up on his team because Delonte West fooled around with his mom. Im not sure thats true but if it is why give up on your team. Thats just a ridiculous point! By the way in Game 3 of the finals Tuesday night...Kobes stat line 10-29...29 points 8 assists 7 boards 3 blocks...Yep guess hes a ball hog.

The fact of the matter is if Kobe takes over a game against a good team like the Celtics, the Lakers will win. If Kobe scores 30-35 against the Celtics its over. If Lebron takes over a game, he cant close it out. I know what comes next.

Lebron has noone around him and Kobe has a good team. Well I guess your telling me then that Michael Jordan, the best basketball player ever, is not as good as the King. Jordan was a rookie in 1985 and didnt win a championship until 1991 when Scottie Pippen joined the Bulls. Jordan also played with players such as Kukoc, Rodman, and John Paxson.

Look Im not debating that Lebron is good because he is a great player, but Kobe is better. He has a jump shot. Kobe can shoot anywhere on the court. He can post up, he can fade (which is Jordan-esque), he can dunk, and he can attack the rim. Kobe is just good. He is the closest thing to Jordan we have seen yet....and he only needs 2 more rings to tie Jordan in the championship column....If he does that, do we then still say the King is better than Kobe AND Jordan? What if he passes Jordan in the championships or what if he beats Lebron in the finals? Will Lebron still be better? Thats Ill done...Let the debating begin...Kobe or Lebron.