Why Lebron James is undoubtedly greater than Kobe Bryant 

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LMAO Kobe would’ve killed JR in Game 1 if he was on the Cavs

Kobe Fans: Stats don’t matter, they don’t tell the whole story Also Kobe Fans: 5 Rings over 3, numbers don’t lie ??????????

LOL people saying Dom is biased is funny, Dom is a fan of Kobe and has stated there was a point in time he hated Lebron, just because someone doesn't agree with you doesn't mean they have a bias

Lmao “how could you fathom to fight Shaq without a weapon?” Fr 😂

I watched my Mavs beat both Kobe and LeBron in the same postseason...

I lowkey wish Cleveland never drafted him. They could never put a team around him

Big kobe fan here and im pretty salty over the video overall, but i literally cannot find a way to argue with this video, its just so well argued. Props to you dom, you earned a sub

Totally agree, Bron is the better overall player, but Kobe is obviously still one of the all time greats.

"If you wanna see kobe win his 6th ring when he signs with the warriors because they're just getting everybody now" That hasn't aged well has it Oh man I never edit my comments that get a lot of likes because it kills the joke but RIP KOBE

Let's just have Mike Korzemba pop open his 2k and he'll be able to answer the question with his deep research

Why’d this have to be in my recommended today? Today just wasn’t the say RU-vid. RIP Mamba🐍

You make an incredible point in this video, but the one thing that most people seem to forget is what was expected of Kobe and LeBron when they were drafted. Kobe wasn't expected to even be in the GOAT conversation when the Lakers drafted him. The fact that he is in the conversation in that of itsself is a huge win.

Kobe fans get triggered

They roasting LeBron for losing to the mavs but not talking about kobe being swept by the same team

Man the kobe stans surely won't like this

After seeing these comments I know why some people called Kobe overrated

When Lebron retires we are going to realize how great he is.

Kobe fans triggered

I know Kobe terrorized a lot of teams, but Dom, since 2010 LeBron playing our Celtics has basically become a question in what amount of games will they be beaten.

Huge facts. A lot of people hate on the 2018 playoffs, but honestly it was one of the best ever in my opinion. We got to see one of the greatest players of all time silence ALL doubters and drag one of the worst teams in the league through the entire playoffs, dominating all challengers and showcasing why he was just so damn good. I'm glad it's more competitive this season, with Bron on the Lakers and all, but honestly I'll miss seeing the incredible power of one player taking on the entire conference and winning.

Hey Dom I’m a Kobe fan myself and I still am salty but I liked the points that you made in the video like how Kobe’s mentality worked against him sometimes. But overall I think you made a great video. I also respect how you research so much on your topics to make a good video and I respect you for that.

I can't say I'm a LBJ fan, but I'm glad you brought up all those performances for LBJ because his clutch-ness is something that has always been a lil bit underrated. While on the other hand, Kobe's clutch-ness has always been a lil bit overrated. I just remember waaaaay more flame outs than signature/defining moments!

LeBron has a bad game: “hahahaha LeBum not top 10” Kobe has a bad game: *crickets* LeBron scores 30 on high efficiency: “shot jacker. Chasing Kareem.” Kobe scores 30 on mid-low efficiency: “mamba mentality” LeBron decides to play: “selfish stat padder” Kobe decides to play: “look at him playing for the fans” LeBron praises Jordan: “he wants to be like him so bad” Kobe praises Jordan: “student of the game” LeBron hits a clutch shot: *crickets* Kobe hits a clutch shot: “OMG killer instinct”

This video is relevant now. You have no idea how many times I’ve seen people say the Kobe is better than LeBron. Just because he’s dead as tragic as it is, doesn’t change his stats.

I have to give you respect for making this video, it takes some guts knowing you'll get tons of people disliking and hating in the comments. Seems in 2018 you can't share your opinion without starting a war.

LeBron lost the 2015 finals averaging 36/13/9 Kobe won the 2002 finals averaging 27/6/5

Kobe made me fall in love with basketball, but LeBron is just better! Leaving comparisons aside, we're lucky to have seen them play!

rip the mamba, one of the greatest to ever lace em up

I respectfully and untriggeredly disagree, Kobe > Bron

Come on why state the obvious. Now even more people will continue to disrespect Kobe.

finally someone speakin up

Let’s see how overrated he is: This is ALL TIME NBA RANKINGS Points per game 1. MJ - 30.12 5. Lebron - 27.13 12. Kobe - 24.99 VORP 1. Lebron - 142.60 2. MJ - 116.05 12. Kobe - 80.15 PER 1. MJ - 27.91 2. Lebron - 27.34 28. Kobe - 22.90 Win shares 2. Lebron - 249.52 5. MJ - 214.02 16. Kobe - 172.74 Box plus/minus 1. MJ - 9.21 2. Lebron - 8.86 31. Kobe - 4.55 Offensive box plus/minus 1. MJ - 7.17 2. Lebron - 7.06 17. Kobe - 4.62 Defensive box plus/minus 24. MJ - 2.05 35. Lebron - 1.79 KOBE IS NOT EVEN RANKED IN THE TOP 250 ON THE ALL TIME LIST…. Wtf lol Are we missing something here, because these are facts smh. Kobe Bryant was an Ok (not great) player and for people to have him in the conversation of the goat is mental illness at its finest, dude is so overrated that is comical, it’s really pathetic how people are delusional to facts.

Kobe took Kwame Brown and Smush Parker to the 7th seed in the wild west

RIP KOBE BEAN BRYANT 💛💜 definitely never been a big fan but this was just tragic

Shout out to you Dom, this vid is amazing. Although LeBron is my favorite player ever since I started watching and playing basketball in 04 it is truly ridiculous how people are trying to downgrade Kobe and LeBron and MJ just because of the stupid argument of who the GOAT is.... why can't we just appreciate each person's greatness smh

Kobe fan. This debate is dumb. Lebron is a flat out better basketball player than Kobe.

LeBron James is greater then Kobe and thats coming from a Laker Fan who watched Kobe but I hate how LeBron fans (aka Nick Wright) make the narrative to absolute discredit Kobe.

We got robbed by never seeing LeBron is San Antonio. There could not be a better team for him, ever. That system and the way they played was tailor made for LeBron. Bron on the Spurs would have at least seven rings but realistically he could have had a perfect finals record.

Interesting take. 🤔 I got LBJ above Kobe also for most of those same reasons. God rest his soul.

Oh boy watch out dom Kobe fans about to call you a bronsexual. Even tho you're the farthest from a LeBron fan

MJ never was a SIDEKICK LeBron never was a SIDEKICK KOBE IS THE GOAT OF SIDEKICKS

Sry but 5× NBA champion (2000-2002, 2009, 2010) 2× NBA Finals MVP (2009, 2010) NBA Most Valuable Player (2008) 18× NBA All-Star (1998, 2000-2016) 4× NBA All-Star Game MVP (2002, 2007, 2009, 2011) 11× All-NBA First Team (2002-2004, 2006-2013) 2× All-NBA Second Team (2000, 2001) 2× All-NBA Third Team (1999, 2005) 9× NBA All-Defensive First Team (2000, 2003, 2004, 2006-2011) 3× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2001, 2002, 2012) 2× NBA scoring champion (2006, 2007) NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion (1997) NBA All-Rookie Second Team (1997) NBA 75th Anniversary Team Nos. 8 & 24 retired by Los Angeles Lakers Gatorade National Player of the Year (1996) Naismith Prep Player of the Year (1996) McDonald's All-American (1996) First-team Parade All-American (1996) Fourth-team Parade All-American (1995) potins 33,643 (25.0 ppg) REBOUNDs 7,047 (5.2 rpg) Assists 6,306 (4.7 apg) 6 60 point games 25 50 point games 122 40 potin games 9 in a row 4th in playoff points and 4th in regular season 4 40 month average very rere only 4 players did it most assists and rebounds and potins by any SG beat the most 50+ win teams ever 86% of his opponents in the playoffs were 50+ win teams beat 4 50+ win teams in 08 LeBron most playoffs loses most turnovers most shots taken most missed shots only player to be swept in 3 finals series 7th worst +/- in NBA finals history -85 2nd worst NBA finals record all time 4-6 that's not a top 3 player most lebron totals final loses 1st missed shots missed 3‘s 1st turnovers 1st finals sweep's 1st finals turnovers 1st missed fts 3rd missed finals 3's 3rd missed free throws finals 4th most series lost 3rd and worst plus minus finals 6th playoffs losses 5th

3:24 When you and your homies talkin too much and the substitute teacher snaps and goes off on everybody

People only say Kobe is better than lebron because his game is most similar to MJs, and since mj is better than lebron they think Kobe is too lol

I saw a lot of old games recently about kobe and I started to think about other things that it may not be pointed in here. It's a great video and a fine job as I said in other comment, but I'm half way there because now I'm in the belief that prime Kobe is better than Lebron, but he doesn't rank higher and he's not greater. From a guy who played this game (as an semi-pro level in argentina) and won and lost finals of the local and state championships, I think that there are many things to consider when comparing players. For example the system under where they're playing. While I think there's no doubt Lebron is a better passer, Kobe (and also MJ) are underrated because of the system and what the couch and the team ask them was to score the ball, they weren't ask like Lebron to create a play or run the floor as a PG. And I have two examples to support my point: 1) In 89 (correct me the year if I'm wrong) doug made MJ play as a PG for 11 games and guess what? He had 10 triple doubles with stats that would easily top Lebron, 33.6 PPG 11.4 APG 10.8 RPG 2) James harden went from a fine season to a triple double season (almost) with only big change: Mike DiAntoni and HIS SYSTEM who allowed james to handle more the ball and his team to shoot more. Did Harden went from a fine assist player to a Magic or Oscar level in one season? NO. The system allowed him to increase his stats. The same thing can be said about many things that, to me at least, put an end to a nonsense discussion about something that it's impossible to know. For example handchecking, the pacing, and many many more things. I love your videos, but at least in my opinion, having played the game for many years and playing finals and facing many different players (skilled in so many different ways), there's no point in saying one player is the GOAT because you can't compare eras and positions. How can you said that MJ was better than Bill Russell? You can't. Because how on earth are you going to evaluate pacing, rules, context, awards that didn't existed back then, technology, and the simple fact that MJ would have not exist if not Dr. J and all the players that came before him. There's a lot of fun in comparing and trying to put one above the other, but actually there's not a single argument that can be proven to put one player above the other (I mean players that are in the GOAT tier). I've always liked how hubbie brown said it: 4 best SG, 4 best PG, 4 best SF, 4 best PF and 4 best C of all time. And if I had to make it, I would prefer to put the best five from each decade (wich to be fair, it won't be accurate). Love your vids dom, have a nice day sir

I think the gap from MJ (goat) to Lebron is smaller than from Lebron to Kobe.

I like how you bring up Kobes worst games but wont bring up LeBron in 07 or 2011 or him quitting in 2018 in game 4

What makes me irritated so many times is that a lot of Kobe fans make excuses for his obvious weaknesses or shortcomings due to "hard defensive era he played" whilst also completely forgetting the fact that Lebron PLAYED in the SAME ERA and was objectively individually a more dominant player.

They shouldn’t even be in the same conversation. Lebron is far greater than Kobe.

Honestly Kobe is one of the all time greats def top 10 if not top 15. But he wasn’t too 3 like he isn’t as efficient as other players. If people only see highlights then Kobe looks unstoppable. If you see actual full games you’ll see

kobe bryant is vegeta. all the skill, cunning, discipline and attitude of a warrior prince. but he aint the king

Wait, people think he’s not? Lol that’s cute

I appreciate your honesty. I grew up in the early above the rim play era. I tend to lean towards the lone gunman, the volume shooter, the killer type. So, naturally I'd probably go with Kobe too. But as a pure player, James is it

So if lebron gets to the finals this year, what's gonna be the excuse, "Oh the wind was blowing at a 48 degree angle to the left of his hairline ofc he's gonna win" that's what people who critic lebron sound like

I respect a big Kobe fan that can admit these things. Seems like Kobe fans have this strong disdain for giving credit to LeBron.

Oh god the comments the dislikes i can feel it

In Kobe's prime LeBon won 2 MVP's, a scoring title, While Kobe 2 scoring titles, 1 MVP

Just see the voting of pros who have played against both of them, majority of them picks kobe over lebron. END of discussion, stats doesn't tell full story. If you want to go by stats WILT is THE GOAT!!!!

As a Kobe fan I used to look for any reason to put Kobe over LeBron. Over time I accepted LeBron was better, although him joining the Lakers may have influenced that.

This isnt about this video but the reason that people use the 2011 finals to shame lebron in the goat conversation is that mj would never do such a thing whereas lebron did. And thats why he is not the goat

in the 04 finals kobe took 30 more shots than shaq and shaq still averaged 2 more points than kobe

So the two finals loses that Kobe had damaged his career but mavs finals lose and spurs lose didn’t damage lebron

This is a much more relevant debate as oppose to MJ & Lebron.

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Also believe that Lebron’s 2018 playoff performance as a whole may be the best of all time, top 3 for sure

No signature playoff games? Torching Orlando for an entire series? Gm 7 Portland 2000, Gm 4 2000 Indiana, Game 4 2006 Phoenix. And go ask the Spurs how they feel about that statement.

LeBron is better than Kobe, but I'd take Prime Kobe over Prime LeBron any day.

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NBA need to do a poll on players from 2004-2013 and see how many pick Lebron or Kobe

The debate ends when you realise kobe won 2 rings with a broken finger

"More longevity in less time played" -Dom

For fucks sake LeBron : Better Kobe : Greater MJ : Both

No memorable playoff moments, 48 and 16 to close out the kings in 01, the very next game 45 and 10 against the spurs, 2006 game winner, 2008 49 and 10 against denver

How if Kobe could beat a team with 4 all stars and just a all star power forward and LeBron gets swept with just his all star power forward? Also LeBron choked in 6 finals already Another one is that when they both played with Shaq. Kobe won 3 rings. LeBron lost in the second round

Stats really don’t go over wins. At the end of the day LeBron may average 2 more points but Kobe has 2 more rings.

No matter how you wanna slice it Lebron is a better overall performer in the Playoffs, Finals, Game 7’s, and Elimination Games. It is what it is 🤷🏿‍♂️

As a Lebron fan, I believe Kobe is as good as Lebron in terms of his overall game. Kobe is probably the best difficult shot maker of all time. My only issue is that his shot selection sometimes hurt his impact on the game. Therefore Lebron ends up having a better impact. However, when all the hard shots go in, it makes Kobe look so unstoppable and donminant, which LBJ barely did. That impression makes Kobe so lovable. Lebron passes more when he doesn't have a good game. That's better for the team. But always playing so reasonable makes his game less exciting some time for fans who just want to see some fancy stuff. Playing right BBall when being a passer with spacing doesn't looks eyes-poping. Plus, Lebron's stiff form doesn't help much. In terms of point production from a player, adjust to pace and era, there are a few best season. I know this from Ben Taylor, the professional NBA writer. Those are Shaq's one best season, MJ and Lebron's MVP-leveled seasons, and Stephen Curry's 73 wins season. Lebron and MJ are so productive due to the circumstances they're in and their ability to help the team with so many ways. I love Kobe's game a bit more when I was a kid. As I learned more about more NBA offense more I started to appreciate how ball movement works. After that, I start to see how Lebron manipulates both teams. It's incredible. His ability to pass to everywhere with speed and precision is a cheat code that takes a more deep look to figure it out.

LeSuperTeam isn’t better than Kobe lol, he couldn’t win any rings without a super team Kobe won 2 without another all time great and just one other all star

Im a lebron fan and this isnt fair because kobe didnt get chris paul,him getting Chris paul back than is the same as lbj getting AD

Your Ratchet and clank 3 soundtrack in the background hits me with a wave of nostalgia everytime. Especially Starship Phoenix.

How is Lebron being better than Kobe even a discussion? He passed Kobe years ago

income the dislikes from the delusional kobe fans

The amount of kobe fans who have him higher than lebron just becouse of his death are outrageous. You guys don't know basketball. You just don't have arguments to win the debate. I'm sorry, "mamba mentality" and "clutch gene" are not gonna cut it bro. Smh

2:56 Lebron looking like Thanos

Kobe is a once every 10-15 years type of player, Lebron is a one in a lifetime type of player. We've seen players like Kobe before and we'll see players like him in the near future. We've never seen a player like Lebron. 250 lbs. with that type of athleticism is unheard of. You can put Lebron in any team and they are automatically making the playoffs. As talented as Kobe is, I'm not so sure you can say the same about him.

He didn’t even mention the fact that Lebron beat the 73-9 Warriors and Kobe’s airballs against the Jazz in 97

KOBE IS BETTER PLAYER, MORE SKILLED THAN LEBRON JAMES IN 1 ON 1, BUT OVERALL LEBRON JAMES IS BETTER... SIMPLE AS THAT. END DISCUSSION.

I’m here for the comment section 🍿

Can’t you guys glorify one superstar without slandering another? We know Lebron is better, but the Kobe slander must stop immediately!!

I agree that Lebron is greater but, hes done more with less talent? He had to create a superteam in Miami and then another super team in Cleveland when he went back. And dont say Kevin Love is trash because hes an amazing talent, more versatile than Pau Gasol. I just think most of his teammates decline when they go to play with him because they get turned into spot up shooters.

Kobe fans say that all nba players choose Kobe overclebton

You don’t even know how to explain LeBron being better than Kobe. In big moments he’s performed better? Please. You say Kobe hasn’t had better big time performances than LeBron, then you say LeBron has been unfortunate and that’s why his Finals record is so laughable? Jeez... I wonder why LeBron had big games. If he’s alone and that’s why he loses, then admit that’s the same reason his stats are way better than many all time greats like Kobe himself.

nobody is forgetting Kobe’s greatness..... its been a fact for a while that Kobe is not in the same convo as Lebron

*waits for the haters*

There’s really no need for opinions. Watch LeBron vs Kobe. The Lakers lost the majority of the time but when it was one on one Kobe dominated. LeBron avoided Kobe at all costs. Kobe hunted LeBron to prove his dominance. No need to compare stats or careers they played each other plenty of times. Kobe proved he was the better player.

Some crazy fans really need to be educated

Kobe is NOT greater than Lebron. The real question is Who is The GOAT? LeBRON or MJ?

this gonna trigger lots

I watched MJ, Kobe, and LeBrons careers. And Kobe shouldn’t be mentioned in the same breath as LeBron. Only one person should be: Michael Jeffrey Jordan.