First of all, Kobe and James are not in the same position, and their scores are very different. It's really hard to judge by the performance on the court, but it may be more objective to compare them by something on the side.
First of all, in terms of popularity, James's popularity in active service is definitely one of the highest, but it does not have an absolute advantage. Curry and Durant pose a direct threat to him, and a latecomer like Leonard is challenging James' position. For Kobe, just getting fat can make the media and fans crazy, and this topic is expected to continue until he succeeds in slimming down, which is still Kobe's popularity after retirement. If in the league, it depends on Curry and Kobe signing jerseys.
From the data, the two are neck and neck. James's data is more comprehensive, and all kinds of records have his name, while Kobe is more focused on scoring, and more records are related to scoring. However, when it comes to the most critical number of championships, Kobe is still ahead of James, not to mention that Kobe's three consecutive championships are brought by his thigh. He and O 'Neill made each other. An all-star guard may have the same offense as Kobe, but he can't have the same defense. Kobe's champions have both quantity and quality. There are only three James at present.
Kobe's offensive means are obviously much richer. When did you hear about it? Kaleidoscope? Will the attack have James' name? Kobe's offense has no shortcomings. Whether it's a breakthrough or a back hit, he is handy, which is why he has to double-team Kobe. If he defends Kobe alone, he can follow suit and solve his opponent's defense well. But James's offensive technical foundation is still not rich enough. Although he relies more on his body, his rhythm and pace are still not delicate enough. This is also why there will be an embarrassing situation in which Thompson can't be beaten.
Defensively, Kobe's nine defenses far exceeded James' five. James's defense depends on his physical fitness, and he has an absolute advantage in both weight and strength in the same position. However, because of his heavy weight, his lateral movement speed is not fast, and his defense is not good at breaking through the perimeter. Kobe prefers close-fitting defense, giving no room for opponents to break through, and his position and anticipation are also top-notch. Wade, who was defending in the past, struggled at half-time, and the picture of finally throwing an air ball is still vivid.
As far as loyalty is concerned, James is inferior to Kobe. No matter what reason he left the knight at the beginning, it was an escape. Kobe Bryant also encountered the dilemma of being eliminated in the first round of the playoffs. He also complained and even forced the team, but he persisted and the team could always build around him. After James left the Cavaliers, although he achieved the Heat and himself, the experience of the Cavaliers in those years was really embarrassing, and then he left the Heat and returned to the Cavaliers. The knight became better and the heat became a fish. James stands for success, and James stands for failure? If James hadn't left, his life would have been perfect!
At present, it seems that James has not surpassed Kobe, but it is only a matter of time before he continues to play according to his current state. They are both great enough, so fans on both sides should stop hurting each other!