Well, you can do a lot of digging through some NBA stats and you will find there are a select few. Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, just to name a handful but the list is not that extensive.
In recent times we have been lucky to witness some of the best basketball in what I call the modern area of basketball. We were lucky enough to witness Michael Jordan's feats straight out of college. We also started to see his "replacement," Kobe Bryant. Whom a lot of fans still believe is the best player second to Michael Jordan. After the Kobe era, who will step up? Well, Right now, Kobe is still playing and we have our very own LeBron James.
The comparisons between LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Michael Jordan are made almost on a daily basis by fans all over the world. I'm sure you haven't watched an NBA game at home, where the announcers didn't compare these three players. Why? Well, the reason is because Michael Jordan left a mark on the NBA and we are eager to measure other player's skills to what Jordan did. Kobe has had amazing games, the 81-point game vs the Raptors, and the many championships he's won (5). On the other hand, we have LeBron James whom was hot right off of high school. He made a name for himself with the athletic dunks and his great defense. After going to the Miami Heat, he has improved his game and won his first championship. Well, he has also won numerous awards including 3 MVPs. His skill on the court is immeasurable and a lot of fans root against him because they are sour about how he dealt the trade to the Miami Heat.
We can't dispute the fact that these three players are amongst the best of the best, that have ever played the game. I have included a data table which has their stats. Keep in mind that Kobe and LeBron are still active, so their numbers will change. Who is the best? You choose.
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