NBA legend Julius Erving explained why he would take LeBron James over the late great Kobe Bryant.

It’s only when a Kobe Bryant story comes up in discussion that LeBron James’ eyes light up a little differently. Though the two never had a chance to play together at the Los Angeles Lakers camp, as Kobe retired from the NBA even before LeBron arrived ...

LeBron James’ future with the Los Angeles Lakers remains one of the NBA offseason’s biggest storylines, but a former Lakers executive believes the four-time NBA champion will never hold the same status in franchise history as Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson ...

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The debate between Kobe Bryant and LeBron James is one of the most discussed topics in basketball history. While both are stalwarts in their own ways, a former teammate who shared the locker room with both players recently disclosed what separates the two.

Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan played "Start, Bench, Cut" with Los Angeles Lakers greats Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Magic Johnson.

Following the 2025-26 season, Kevin Durant (12) and Stephen Curry (11) join James as the only active players to have earned All-NBA honors in 10-plus seasons. See where they rank among some of the game’s greatest players of all time.

Lebron James’ agent, Rich Paul, defends James and says he lacks the “selfish gene” unlike Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan.