Jerry West Lebron James has surpassed Kobe Bryant and has a chance to go down as the greatest player to ever play the game.

VJ Edgecombe Its LeBron James At the end of the day despite how old he is hes still to me the greatest player of all time I mean if I get to play alongside LeBron that would be amazing

The Press Box Brian Windhorst on LeBron vs Jordan debate His claim to greatest ever is his longevity

Russell Westbrook and one vs LeBron James in game 2 of the 2012 NBA finals

Charles Barkley on July 7 2026 The biggest criticism of LeBron has always been that he packs his team Because hes always packed his team Hes chasing this imaginary Michael Jordan ghost which he needs to let go Barkley also said he ranks both Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant ahead of LeBron

The Press Box Brian Windhorst on LeBron He was chasing the figurative ghost with Jordan and now he has to play against a literal ghost the spirit of Bryant He would have never equaled Kobe in Lakers fans' eyes people are at that statue 247

LeBron James plays near perfect defense on Kobe Bryant 2009