The nine points that Kobe Bryant scored in those final two minutes were the toughest nine points of the night. Everyone in the arena knew that Kobe was getting the ball in those clutch situations, but it didn't matter one bit. Kobe nailed jumper after jumper in the face of multiple defenders, even making Suns coach Alvin Gentry look foolish late in the game (see picture).
The argument for LeBron James being the best player in the NBA is losing credibility with each passing day of the playoffs. Sure, LeBron is probably more physically talented than Kobe and puts up more impressive stats than the face of the Lakers franchise, but those facts do not make him a better overall basketball player than Kobe Bryant.
Kobe Bryant has four NBA championships and is about to go to his seventh NBA Finals in his 14th season in the league. In LeBron's seven years in the league, he has only made one NBA Final (a four game beating from the Spurs).
LeBron James may put up great numbers in the playoffs, but why do his teams keep getting bounced out way earlier than they should? No matter what his stat line, Kobe Bryant's playoff teams find ways to win the big games, which is a credit to his leadership and ability.
Some may argue that James has less talent to work with than Kobe does, but over the past few years, I don't believe that is the case. The Cavs put together an impressive roster over the past few seasons that has included Mo Williams, Antawn Jamison, Shaquille O'Neal, Zydrunas Ilgauskas and others.
Starting next season when he signs with a new team, he will have no more excuses about having inferior teammates because his ne...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Los Angeles Lakers
