Making the Argument: Why LeBron James is Better than Kobe Bryant

Defense

Well, they were both on the All-Defensive team last year, so this one is going to be tough. NOT! LeBron is bigger, stronger, and better.

He has to cover Vince Carter, Paul Pierce, Richard Jefferson, Michael Redd, Rashard Lewis, Tayshaun Prince, Carmelo Anthony, and he even covers power forwards and shooting guards like Dwayne Wade and Kevin Garnett.

Kobe, on the other hand, could never cover a small forward, unless they are a 6-5, 180-pound one, and he can only cover some point guards.

Better argument: LeBron. Jeez, at least McCain got some votes!

Decision

Well considering LeBron got 3-of-3 in the major category votes, he had a 100 percent better argument in every category, and he's only 23 years old, the best player in the NBA goes to...

LeBRON JAMES

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