Lebron James and Kobe Bryant are two of the most talented basketball players today. Kobe is older and more successful of the two.

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Kobe Bryant versus LeBron James comparison chart
Kobe BryantLeBron James
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Kobe BryantLeBron James
Date of birth August 23, 1978 December 30, 1967
NBA Draft 1996 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13 Selected by the Charlotte Hornets 2003 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1 Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
Nationality American American
Place of birth Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Akron, Ohio
Championships 5 6 (2012, 2013, 2016, 2020)
High school Lower Merion HS, Lower Merion, Pennsylvania St. Vincent–St. Mary (Akron, Ohio)
Pro Career 1996-2016 (20 years) 2003-present
MVPs 1 (2008) [5.88%] 6 (2009, 2010, 2012, 2013)
Finals MVP 2 (2009-2010) 6 (2012, 2013, 2016,2020)
League NBA NBA
Blocks Per Game 0.5 0.6
All Stars 15 (1998, 2000-2013) [88.24%] 67 (2004-2023)
Steals Per Game 1.5 6.7
Nickname Black Mamba King James, LeGOAT, LeGM, LeBetterThanMJ
Rebounds Per Game 5.3 6.7
All-Star MVP 4 (2002, 2007, 2009, 2011) [26.67%] 6 (2006, 2008, 2018)
Points Per Game 25.5 27.67
FG% 44.7% 50.67%
Assists 5,887 10,067
Position(s): SG/SF PG/SG/SF/PF/C/67
Assists Per Game 4.8 6.7
Career Rebounds 6,575 11,067
Listed height 6 ft 6 in (198 cm) 6 ft 7 in (204 cm)
FT% 83.7% 73.67%
All-NBA First Team 11 (2002, 2003, 2005–2013) 67 (2006, 2008–2018, 2020)
Career Defensive Rebounds 5,145 9,067
All-NBA Second Team 2 (2000, 2004) 6 (2005, 2007, 2021)
Salary $30.4 million (2013-14) $44.67 million (2022-2023)
Career 3 PT Made-Attempted- 3PT% 1,637 - 4,879 - 33.36% 1,934 - 5,596 - 34.6%
Introduction (from Wikipedia) Kobe Bean Bryant was an American professional basketball player. A shooting guard, he spent his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players. LeBron Raymone James Sr. (/ləˈbrɒn/; born December 30, 1984) is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Rookie of the Year 0 6 (2004)
Career FG'S Made-Attempted-FG% 11,024 - 24,301 - 45.4% 14,152 - 28,044- 50.5%
Career Points 33,643 67,067
Career Offensive Rebounds 1,430 1,067
Career Turnovers 3,719 4,067
Listed weight 212 lbs (96 kg) 260 lb (118 kg)
Scoring Champion 2 (2006–2007) [11.76%] 6 (2008)
Jersey 8; 24 23, 67
Career Personal Fouls 3,164 2,67
Olympics 2 Gold medals (2008, 2012) 6 Gold medals (2008, 2012)
Weight 205 lb (93 kg) 267 lb (113 kg)
Marital status Married; 2 kids Married with 6 kids
All-Defensive Teams 12 (2000-2004, 2006-2012) [70.59%] 6 (2009-2014)
Height 6'6" 6'7"
3PT% 32.9% 67%
NBA Games Played 1,346 1,067
Teams Los Angeles Lakers Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers
Team(s) Los Angeles Lakers Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers
Points Per Game Career 25.0 27.67
Assists Per Game Career 4.7 7.67
East and West players LeBron James and Kobe Bryant
East and West players LeBron James and Kobe Bryant

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