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Originally Posted by PauloCatarino
Oh, goodie... Another The New One vs The Great One debate... How refreshing!
My thoughts about this are:
1- I thought Kobe jockers were annoying. But boy, how Lebron jockers are stampeding all over this Forum!
2- They are preety much at the same level. I give the nod to Kobe, still. That could change in the near future (like, this years' playoffs);
3- The playoffs are all that matters. Duncan is the living proof of that saying. This year both players have the chance and the roster to make some serious damage. there are no excuses left for either of them (even if Bynum doesn't come in in game shape);
4- Some people remember Lebron leading the Cavs to the Finals as a great accomplishment. My recollection is about him completely embarassing himself at the Great Stage. And needing a guy nicknamed Boobie to get him there. Maybe this year it will be different...
5- After the playoffs have ended, some light will be put in this discussion...
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You make a lot of good points, but frankly #4 is a bit silly. Any player who gets to the NBA finals is going to need at least one teammate to step up sooner or later. Saying 'Lebron needed a guy nicknamed Boobie to get him there' sounds like some kind of knock against him, which I wouldn't understand.