Who is better Kobe or Jordan or LeBron?

The three are different players. LeBron's scoring numbers have been slightly less than Kobe and Jordan's, although LeBron has taken far fewer shots. His assists and rebounds have been better than both of them. Comparing Kobe to Jordan has always been a more direct comparison, as their skill-sets are very similar.
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Who is better Kobe LeBron or Jordan?

Bryant had a career average of 25 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game, while Jordan recorded 30.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game. James currently holds a record of 29 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game.
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Who was better Jordan or LeBron?

LeBron James' statistics indicate that he is a much better overall basketball player. While Jordan scored more overall, LeBron is a more efficient player, shooting better from two and three-point range. LeBron is also a much better passer and rebounder than Jordan ever was.
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Is LeBron as good as Kobe?

Rather surprisingly, Lebron edges out Kobe in every major statistical category, averaging 27.1 vs 25.0 PPG, 7.3 vs 5.2 RPG, 7.0 vs 4.7 APG, 1.6 vs 1.4 SPG, and 0.8 vs 0.5 BPG. Lebron's PPG advantage is magnified by the fact that he posts a True Shooting Percentage of 58.4%, as opposed to Kobe's 55%.
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Who is the best between LeBron James and Kobe Bryant?

The Bottom Line: While LeBron is much more of a team player than Kobe was, and is more dominant and holds better stats, Kobe was a more versatile and complete player, a virtuoso with amazing skills and defense abilities.
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Is Kobe better than MJ?

While we're giving Kobe the edge over Jordan on their head-to-head matchups, Jordan wins the conversation when it comes to career accolades. Bryant was a 5x NBA Champion while Jordan won 6 titles, including a 6-0 record in the Finals. Bryant, on the other hand, finished his career with a 5-2 record in the Finals.
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Who would win in a 1v1 LeBron or Kobe?

Yes. And although both players shoot about the same from the field (Bryant shoots 45.5 percent, James 47.5 percent), Bryant is the better 3-point shooter -- 34 percent to James' 32.9 percent. Slight advantage to Kobe. Note: In the Nike ad with the puppets, LeBron seems to get the best of Kobe.
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Who is the best basketball player?

Top 10 NBA Players Ever
  • Larry Bird.
  • Earvin Johnson Jr. ...
  • Tim Duncan. ...
  • Bill Russell. Bill Russell currently has the most championships in NBA history with 11. ...
  • Hakeem Olajuwon. Hakeem "The Dream" Olajuwon is one of the greatest defensive players in NBA history. ...
  • Kobe Bryant. Kobe "The Black Mamba" Bryant defined the 2000s. ...
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Did Kobe ever play against LeBron?

Kobe Bryant was 6-16 versus LeBron James in his career.
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Who is the greatest Laker ever?

Kobe Bryant is the greatest Laker of all time. The Mamba has won five championships in Los Angeles and accumulated some serious hardware along the ride. He was the league's Most Valuable Player in 2008, won NBA Finals MVP in 2009 and 2010, made 15 All-Star appearances and is the franchise's all-time leading scorer.
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Who is the real GOAT of NBA?

You can argue that four-time NBA champion LeBron James, who may finish as the leading scorer in NBA history and is probably the greatest pure athlete basketball has ever seen, is the GOAT.
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Is LeBron the greatest of all time?

LeBron came in at No. 2 on The Athletic's list, trailing only Michael Jordan. LeBron is, according to The Athletic's voting panel of NBA experts, the second-greatest player ever. Which makes him, arguably, the greatest ever.
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Is LeBron the goat?

LeBron James Can Become The GOAT: He Surpassed Michael Jordan In Almost Every Category Except Championships, MVP Awards And Finals MVPs. LeBron James has had a spectacular individual season, despite what his team record states at the moment. The Lakers are well under .
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Does LeBron James like Michael Jordan?

LeBron James grew up idolizing Michael Jordan. The two are inexorably linked in the annals of NBA history. Yet, King James has consistently tried to blaze his own trail from Day 1. James took the torch from Jordan and Kobe Bryant as the NBA's foremost ambassador.
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Who has beat LeBron James the most?

10 Players Who Won The Most Games Against LeBron James: Paul Pierce Was The King's Kryptonite
  1. Paul Pierce - 34 Wins (35-34 Record)
  2. Andre Iguodala - 30 Wins (39-30 Record) ...
  3. David West - 30 Wins (33-30 Record) ...
  4. Kevin Garnett - 29 Wins (31-29 Record) ...
  5. Shaun Livingston - 28 Wins (25-28 Record) ...
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Who is better Shaq or LeBron?

Shaquille O'Neal has a 12-7 winning record over LeBron James. They each won 1 game in the Playoffs.
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Did LeBron play against Jordan?

KD went on to emphasize that there really was no need to compare LeBron James to Michael Jordan. The two never played against one another, and never will. “Why the hell are we always comparing these guys like they going to play against each other?
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Who is the most loved NBA player?

Stephen Curry Ranks as NBA's Most-Liked Player Ahead of 2021-22 Season.
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Who is the legend in basketball?

1. Wilt “The Stilt” Chamberlain. Any discussion about legendary basketball players will likely include Wilt Chamberlain because he was a true trailblazer that paved the way for NBA stars today.
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Who would win in a 1v1 LeBron or Jordan?

LeBron wins that easily too. So, in conclusion, Michael Jordan would probably beat LeBron in a game of one-on-one basketball, but lose to him in a game of one-on-one pretty much anything else. I'm sure they'll both be happy with these results and not get weird and competitive about it at all.
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Is Kobe the greatest of all time?

Kobe Bryant is the greatest and most legendary of all these players. Bill Russell is a winner, but Kobe is a better player than him, being dominant on both sides of the floor throughout his career (Bill Russell was primarily a defender).
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Who worked harder Kobe or Jordan?

Tim Grover revealed that Lakers legend, Kobe Bryant, worked harder than Michael Jordan but the latter worked smarter than Kobe.
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