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@Rekkapryde said, Kobe has my heart. No Homo.
This is not LeBrons fault at all, but I kind of down play how great he is because of how physically dominant he was. Like I said, it's not his fault, but I feel like them super physical beast be having the cheat code. It's kind of unfair to criticize Bron for this because he's such a smart basketball player. It's not like the only thing he can do is impose his will.
Kobe's game is so much more aesthetically pleasing than LeBron. Kobe may be the best ever "degree of difficulty" shot maker. He's just such a pure basketball player. I feel like LeBron could have been successful in any major sports league because he's just a freak of nature like that.
So yeah, LeBron is "better" than Kobe. I don't think it's as cut and dry as people think though. LeBrons efficiency plays a huge part in people picking him over Kobe, and rightfully so. But I wonder how it would be if you had a Kobe in a LeBron body and vice versa.