LeBron James vs Kobe Bryant
LeBron James vs Kobe Bryant: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare LeBron James and Kobe Bryant?
LeBron and Kobe faced off in several high-stakes games, including the 2009 NBA Finals. Their rivalry was marked by contrasting styles, with LeBron's versatility against Kobe's scoring prowess.
LeBron James
Key numbers
- Pointsover 38,000
- Reboundsover 10,000
- Assistsover 10,000
- NBA Finals Appearances10
- NBA All-Star Games22
Top honours
- NBA Champion4 titles (2012, 2013, 2016, 2020)
- NBA Most Valuable Player4 awards (2009, 2010, 2012, 2013)
- NBA Finals MVP4 awards (2012, 2013, 2016, 2020)
- NBA All-Star22 selections
- All-NBA First Team13 selections
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Kobe Bryant
Key numbers
- Career Points33,643
- Career Rebounds7,047
- Career Assists6,306
- NBA All-Star Appearances18
- NBA Championships5
Top honours
- NBA Champion5× (2000, 2001, 2002, 2009, 2010)
- NBA Most Valuable Player2008
- NBA Finals MVP2× (2009, 2010)
- NBA All-Star18×
- NBA All-Star Game MVP4×