Kobe and LeBron

Hopefully this debate is over for the year. Kobe proved silently that he should've gotten the league MVP and that people just hopped on LeBron's bandwagon. Don't get me wrong, I'm definately not knocking King James. The boy gets his vitamins (haha Stuart Scott) but it's not his time yet. He will always be second behind Kobe until he develops that killer instinct. That will to not allow his team to be defeated in must win games. Now the loss against Orlando could've been seen from a mile away. Cleveland got cocky and got punched in the mouth in the first game and never fully recovered. They played a dying franchise in Detroit, and a not nearly as talented franchise in Atlanta and LeBron was in the spotlight. Meanwhile, Kobe was in a dogfight. He gets doubled and tripled teamed but still finds ways to make plays. Everyone thought it would be Lakers vs Cavs, Kobe vs LeBron, Mamba vs. King. I was even looking forward to it but it's good it didn't happen. The best two players in the league suiting up to play each other in the leagues' biggest series is an amazing thought, but what about the team effort? Cleveland as a team probably would've won just one game and the series would not have earned the "Great" stamp as did the Bulls-Jazz in '97 and '98. Cleveland needs a TRUE point guard. LeBron needs it. Someone to help get everyone involved. Carmelo got Chauncey and looked like the MVP he will one day be. Kobe and LeBron is a discussion that can take many routes but it will always come down to one thing: Who wants it more. Kobe lost last year and wanted to be there again. LeBron gave up and his team followed. He is mature beyond his years, but he is still young compared to others in the league. What 24 year old isn't a sore loser? I love LeBron and all the things he will do for the league for years to come (my kids will have the chance to watch him), but Kobe is it. He is the definition of basketball right now and people need to respect that. He is responsible for the USA once again returning to dominance and winning the gold medal. One summer working with him and LeBron, Wade, and Melo each took their teams to levels no one predicting in the offseason. Give him the respect. Everyone he plays with gets better over time. Look at his team. Look at his accomplishments. Look at his will. I am a huge fan of both, but for now Kobe leads LeBron in my book.