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In the world of professional basketball, there reigns two dominate players competing against each other. One is a veteran who has seen it all and the other is the new kid, built like a rock. They are the soul and heart of their respected team. Most believe that without them, they wouldn’t even win a game. They also carry a level of greatness to their teams by just being there. They build confidence knowing that if anything goes south, they are there to save the day. Thousands of people pay to watch these “athletes” throw a ball through a hoop. Is that all they do? Do this “people” get paid millions yearly for nothing? Most would say there amazing or magnificent. In the following paragraphs, I will be comparing Kobe “Black Mamba” Bryant against, LeBron “The King” James. I will compare and contrast their statistic and accomplishments, to best determine who is really the “best.” In the first corner is Kobe Bryant, also known as Black Mamba. The Black Mamba is the most dangerous and feared snake in Africa. Black Mamba is also the fastest on land snake and depending on the nature of the bite, a person can die in merely 15 minutes to three hours. His nickname fits him well even LeBron James said, “No one can stop him from scoring.” While attending Lower Merion High School, the NBA (National Basketball Association) drafted him without even stepping into a college. His is included in the books with players like Kevin Garnett, Lebron James, Tracy McGrady, and Andrew Bynum who also made the amazing jump from high school straight to the pros. Coming in to the league Kobe did the unthinkable. After only four years, he won three consecutive NBA national championships. The last time this was done was when Bill Russell or Michael Jordan was in the game. At his peak, Kobe was averaging over 35 points a game, but he wasn’t winning. He requested to be traded, but they built around him knowing the talent they had on their hands. The following year he single handed brought his team to the playoff and NBA finals, but as tradition serves they lose to the Boston Celtics. This year Mr. Bryant is back to the finals but what will be the outcome? Many players believe that Mamba will get his ring again. Interviews going around the lockers room and people are saying who can really stop “the lethal snake.” He will be facing Dwight Howard in the finals, Dwight also said “During the Olympic game all we had to do was just pass it to Kobe.