LeBron would beat Kobe One on One

In a game to 21, Lebron would undoubtedly defeat Kobe.

Lebron is taller, more athletic and more powerful. He can also jump higher, block harder and drive alot more. When Lebron is running at the rim, there is no one man in the world who can stop him, including Kobe. But when Kobe drives, Lebron could occasionally get the block or use his body mass to get Kobe off balance mid air. Kobe would have to be shooting lights out, but that is unlikely given Lebrons length which would bother Kobe alot imo. I just dont see how Kobe fans can claim he would defeat Lebron James one on one.

Discuss.

Have you ever played a game of 1 on 1 basketball ever in your life? I repeatedly beat players who are bigger stronger and faster than me in the gym. I'm not talking about a huge discrepancy here but then again the discrepancy isn't exactly huge when it comes to kobe and lebron. It's called wanting to kill your opponent. Something you and Lebron never learned, not even from Wade.

Yeah, it's too bad they don't give out the Larry O'brien trophy for games of one on one.

[QUOTE=Kobe 4 The Win]Yeah, it's too bad they don't give out the Larry O'brien trophy for games of one on one.[/QUOTE]

Kobe won 5 titles playing one on one. Dude need to pass more.

[QUOTE=ForeverHeat]Kobe won 5 titles playing one on one. Dude need to pass more.[/QUOTE]
lol how is this a knock against Kobe again? Trolls are sh1t these days.

current LeBron would definitely beat this Kobe 1on1.


Athletic Peaks? I have my money on 02-03 Kobe.

[QUOTE=BlueandGold]Have you ever played a game of 1 on 1 basketball ever in your life? I repeatedly beat players who are bigger stronger and faster than me in the gym. I'm not talking about a huge discrepancy here but then again the discrepancy isn't exactly huge when it comes to kobe and lebron. It's called wanting to kill your opponent. Something you and Lebron never learned, not even from Wade.[/QUOTE]

Those guys had a big advantage on you, but you made up for it in skill. Kobes skill is no where near the level where it would offset Lebrons skill and his already big physical advantage

Yeah, too bad the NBA is a 5 on 5 game. I don't see the point of this thread but Prime Kobe would definitely beat current LeBron in a 1 on 1 game.

[QUOTE=ForeverHeat]Kobe won 5 titles playing one on one. Dude need to pass more.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, that's exactly right. The GOAT Jordan averaged about 6 asists per game and Kobe is way behind at about 5 per game. Such a huge difference I don't know how he sleeps at night? :facepalm

[QUOTE=ForeverHeat]Those guys had a big advantage on you, but you made up for it in skill. Kobes skill is no where near the level where it would offset Lebrons skill and his already big physical advantage[/QUOTE]
That's my point though.. I didn't really have that much of an advantage over some of my opponents in skill either, when it comes down to it your instinct will carry you the farthest. I believe that is the reason why people compare Sports to Warfare, because they draw that parallel between each other.

Think about it this way.

Lebron's athleticism > Kobe's

Kobe's skill > Lebron's

the tiebreaker then is obviously Kobe's killer instinct, who many people even in the mainstream media say is the obvious difference between the two.

Lebron cant dribble past bigs one on one let alone a SG, he has absolutley no moves to create space, and he has to be hot already to consistantly hit jumpers, Bron would get killed one on one. You have no basketball knowlege thinking Bron can beat any great perimeter player one on one, this is where your ballhandling skills come into play the most. With complete clear outs Bron cant get past 7 footers without a pick, do yall seriously think he could blow past Kobe even though he has no dribble moves to do so, nygga please.

[URL="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ver7OaentQk"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ver7OaentQk[/URL]

yah lebron would just blow by...

Maybe, but we'll never know for sure. Your point?

lebron could go to the hole every time, get his offensive rebounds

or he could just back kobe down for 15 seconds then lay it or dunk it

Superman would beat Batman.
Paper covers rock.
Rock beats scissors.
Van Halen beats Van Hagar.

[QUOTE=AMISTILLILL]Superman would beat Batman.
[/QUOTE]

:facepalm

21 points divided into 4 quarters would make 5.25 points.

So in theory, LeBron would quit after either of them scored 15 points.

Hope this helps. :cheers:

[QUOTE=rule1223][URL="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ver7OaentQk"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ver7OaentQk[/URL]

yah lebron would just blow by...[/QUOTE]
Definitely would have if there was no help D there.

[QUOTE=brownmamba00]:facepalm[/QUOTE]

Bat shaped throwing stars don't really hurt people when, you know... the person is made of steel and stuff.

[QUOTE=Samurai Swoosh]Physically, sure.

But it's the mentality that seperates the two.

And it's the same analogy w/ Kobe and LeBron.

So no ... Superman (LeBron) wouldn't beat Batman (Kobe)

Batman is smarter, and he preps better.[/QUOTE]

A guy made of steel. Steel. The stuff they construct the trusses and framing for skyscrapers with... versus a guy who isn't made of steel, but happens to have a lot of money and time on his hands. I don't care how smart or prepared you are: you're losing against a person made of steel.

If you're a really intelligent person and responsibly drive your Prius you're not going to survive a head on collision against a guy driving a Panzer blindfolded and drunk.

[QUOTE]LeBron would beat Kobe One on One[/QUOTE]

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Comic books suck.

[QUOTE=AMISTILLILL]A guy made of steel. Steel. The stuff they construct the trusses and framing for skyscrapers with... versus a guy who isn't made of steel, but happens to have a lot of money and time on his hands. I don't care how smart or prepared you are: you're losing against a person made of steel.

If you're a really intelligent person and responsibly drive your Prius you're not going to survive a head on collision against a guy driving a Panzer blindfolded and drunk.[/QUOTE]

the guy with money can make his stuff out of kryptonite.

i think this all kinda makes sense actyually fair comparison. kobe is batman, bron is superman. bat would def win, superman can be made useless (in nba bron case, pressure makes him useless)

[QUOTE=Samurai Swoosh]But when Batman studies his opponent, and procures Kryptonite ... along with the WILLINGNESS to use it. This happens.

Mind > Matter

Batman is a more skilled fighter, so when he studies and prepares himself in ways to physically stand up to Superman. It's over.

The comparison of Batman v.s. Supes to Kobe v.s. LeBron is very apt. Even down to their personality types, hard work, etc.

Bruce Wayne transforms himself through work ethic. He's smart, and extremely skilled. (Kobe)

Clark Kent is super because of genetics. He's a freak of nature. (LeBron)[/QUOTE]

Hit the nail right in the head with this one. :hammerhead:

I wonder what horrible analogy they will try to come up with next.

I'll take Kobe. The game is going to come down to who has the better jumper and post game... and I think Kobe is better at both.

For the record, my Batman/Superman thing was not an analogy for Kobe/LeBron. Anyone who read the rest of my post could see that. In fact, I don't even like either player or their teams.

And Van Halen was still better than Van Hagar.

[QUOTE=AMISTILLILL]A guy made of steel. Steel. The stuff they construct the trusses and framing for skyscrapers with... versus a guy who isn't made of steel, but happens to have a lot of money and time on his hands. I don't care how smart or prepared you are: you're losing against a person made of steel.

If you're a really intelligent person and responsibly drive your Prius you're not going to survive a head on collision against a guy driving a Panzer blindfolded and drunk.[/QUOTE]
Fukk the analogies, Bron does not have the skills to blow past Kobe consistantly, Kobe would force him tto a jumper more than not, Bron just was never GREAT at beating dfenders off the dribble. Kobe has a bunch of moves in his arsenal to get past Bron or to create space for a jumper, Kobe would kill Bron one on one for that reason alone. One on one would allow hanchecking, Bron would not see the basket as much as you dudes think, if he struggles to get around bigs with picks, then he would struggle to get around Kobe, period. Im not even saying Kobe would win, but how would Bron score if Kobe stops his drive, Kobe can shoot over Bron if Bron stops his drive and Kobe would get to the basket more than Bron one on one. I think Kobe would win easier than most would think.

[QUOTE=detroitdogg]Fukk the analogies, Bron does not have the skills to blow past Kobe consistantly, Kobe would force him tto a jumper more than not, Bron just was never GREAT at beating dfenders off the dribble. Kobe has a bunch of moves in his arsenal to get past Bron or to create space for a jumper, Kobe would kill Bron one on one for that reason alone. One on one would allow hanchecking, Bron would not see the basket as much as you dudes think, if he struggles to get around bigs with picks, then he would struggle to get around Kobe, period. Im not even saying Kobe would win, but how would Bron score if Kobe stops his drive, Kobe can shoot over Bron if Bron stops his drive and Kobe would get to the basket more than Bron one on one. I think Kobe would win easier than most would think.[/QUOTE]

:facepalm

Read my other posts. Unless you want to draw comparisons between Kobe being Van Halen and LeBron being Van Hagar too.

I like Superman, Batman. Don't have anything against Kobe. I try to keep to myself my opinions regarding Lebron, and acknowledge he is a great player.


Still, for some reason I find this Kobe-Batman Lebron-Superman analogy insulting.

Have you guys even seen them play? Kobe is the master of the iso. He will sh*t on your face. LeBron isn't as effective in an iso, he will usually get a screen. Kobe has said repeatedly that he would be LeBron 1v1, and I'm sure they all played 1v1 during Team USA practice, and LeBron has stayed dead silent about Kobe's comments.

A better matchup would be Kobe vs Melo. Melo is a hog in the post.

Remember folks, [COLOR="Black"][U][B]skills pay the bills[/B][/U][/COLOR]. Always.

[QUOTE=lefthook00]Have you guys even seen them play? Kobe is the master of the iso. He will sh*t on your face. LeBron isn't as effective in an iso, he will usually get a screen. Kobe has said repeatedly that he would be LeBron 1v1, and I'm sure they all played 1v1 during Team USA practice, and LeBron has stayed dead silent about Kobe's comments.

[B]A better matchup would be Kobe vs Melo. Melo is a hog in the post.[/B]

Remember folks, [COLOR="Black"][U][B]skills pay the bills[/B][/U][/COLOR]. Always.[/QUOTE]
I agree with this

[QUOTE=detroitdogg]I agree with this[/QUOTE]

I think Melo could take LeBron 1v1.

I think LeBron would beat players like Durant though.

[QUOTE=lefthook00]Have you guys even seen them play? Kobe is the master of the iso. He will sh*t on your face. LeBron isn't as effective in an iso, he will usually get a screen. Kobe has said repeatedly that he would be LeBron 1v1, and I'm sure they all played 1v1 during Team USA practice, and LeBron has stayed dead silent about Kobe's comments.

A better matchup would be Kobe vs Melo. Melo is a hog in the post.

Remember folks, [COLOR="Black"][U][B]skills pay the bills[/B][/U][/COLOR]. Always.[/QUOTE]
I think Melo would kill Kobe cause he is so strong but Kobe would kill Lebron

I agree, although in Kobe's defense, not needing to pound the rock to get points can help his team's offense from bogging down and just being one guy going one on one while everyone else stands around.

I'd take Kobe. Especially it it was prime vs prime. I don't think it would really be all that close either.

[QUOTE=lefthook00]Have you guys even seen them play? Kobe is the master of the iso. He will shit on your face. LeBron isn't as effective in an iso, he will usually get a screen. Kobe has said repeatedly that he would beat LeBron 1v1, and I'm sure they all played 1v1 during Team USA practice, and LeBron has stayed dead silent about Kobe's comments.

A better matchup would be Kobe vs Melo. Melo is a hog in the post.

Remember folks, [COLOR="Black"][U][B]skills pay the bills[/B][/U][/COLOR]. Always.[/QUOTE]
:applause: This is exactly why I don't think LeBron can beat Kobe 1 on 1.

There's a reason LeBron never fired back at Kobe's comments.

Steve Francis can beat John Stockton 1 on 1

[QUOTE=Stuckey]lebron could go to the hole every time, get his offensive rebounds

or he could just back kobe down for 15 seconds then lay it or dunk it[/QUOTE]

sometimes i think people believe that nba 2k and real life are the same thing.

Two words :

Olympic practices

[QUOTE=miller-time]sometimes i think people believe that nba 2k and real life are the same thing.[/QUOTE]

1v1 is a whole different game than having 5v5

u can do a lot more, go either left or right, take your time with the dribble, get position, no silly 3 second offensive, 5 second back down, no out of bounds

i dont see kobe able to stop lebron on a drive to the basket, am i the only one? :confusedshrug: