Kobe or LeBron: Who is the NBA's Best Player?

Probably one of the most debated topics in the present day NBA is; Who is the better basketball player LeBron James or Kobe Bryant? Both players clearly display a strong case for the World's Best player award. Both players possess the pure scoring gift, which not only allows them to put up ridiculous stat lines, but also to make their teams and teammates better around them. Kobe Bryant is seasoned veteran that has played for the same team his entire 12-year NBA career since entering the league from Lower Merion Highschool in Pennsylvania. During Kobe's first four years in the league, he reached the playoffs all 4 years, playing limited minutes in his first two, started during his third season losing in the conference finals; and winning in his fourth season after the arrival of Shaquille O'Neal. LeBron entered the league a short five years ago and has made a very large impact; he entered from St. Vincents-St. Marys High School in Ohio. Missing the playoffs his first two seasons, James ... (link)