Larry Bird "Kobe was always my favorite since I got out, but Lebron James is by far the best player in this league. I don't think there is anyone next to him. He's there and then you go down the list."

Larry Bird does not sign anyone that played with LeBron

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

Charles Barkley on LeBron vs MJ LeBron is a nice guy Michael and Kobe they want to kill you at all cost that's what separate them LeBron is a great basketball player them other two guys they were fanatics they were dangerous

Jokic or LeBron James Luka Doncic Jokic Jokic or Larry Bird Luka Larry Bird

LeBron James plays near perfect defense on Kobe Bryant 2009

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