Former NBA All-Star Says Kobe Bryant Was Like Michael Jordan But LeBron James Was ‘Happy Go Lucky’

Antwan Jamison makes ultimate comparison between Kobe and Jordan.

There are very few players who get compared to each other more than Kobe Bryant and LeBron James. As two of the torch-bearers of post-2000s basketball, their legacy has almost transcended the sport itself.

But when looking at Kobe and LeBron, while they have a lot in common, there are some key differences that set them apart from each other.

Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant or Lebron James. Who Do You Choose? - HubPages

Most notably, their mentality and approach to the game differ greatly, and it’s a subject that former NBA All-Star Antwan Jamison recently spoke about on the ‘Vince Carter Show.’

“At that particular time, Bron needed to go into a situation like he did with Miami,” Jamison said of James’ first stint with the Cavaliers. “The difference between Bron and Kobe, Kobe was more like Mike, just the mentality. Bron was more like happy-go-lucky, just still having a good time, all the handshakes they was doing. So, I think Bron needed to go there with Pat Riley and learn about the mentality that Mike and Magic [Johnson] and those guys — D-Wade (Dwyane Wade) already had it, so I think by those couple years, by him being down there in Miami, it took him to the next level. And from what I heard after he got back from Miami from the people with the organization, you could tell he came back different.”

As Jamison mentioned, LeBron underwent a huge transformation in Miami, and it helped him become a more complete player and leader for the Heat. Even still, James doesn’t have the same competitive edge Kobe did.

Bryant was a killer on the court, and he was open about not looking to make friends with the competition. That attitude helped Kobe become the legendary athlete he was known as and propelled the Lakers to multiple championships.


LeBron Is Floyd Mayweather And Kobe Was Mike Tyson

Interestingly, a similar comparison was recently made by an anonymous player, who used Floyd Mayweather and Mike Tyson to describe the differences between LeBron and Kobe.

Michael Jordan Believes Kobe Bryant Is Better Than LeBron James for One  Simple Reason - Sportsmanor

“You know you’re going to lose to both because they’re both great, but it’s going to hurt more to fight Tyson than Floyd. Floyd will beat you, but he’s not going to hurt you. That’s the feeling with LeBron.” 

LeBron James: Lakers star slammed in Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant claim -  'Not in him' | Other | Sport | Express.co.uk

Whether you agree with the comps or not, it’s safe to say that both players achieved great success in their careers and that both the ‘happy-go-lucky’ personality and the ‘mamba mentality’ can be valid ways of finding a competitive edge on the court.

Related Posts

Kevin Hart will be the on-court emcee for Sunday’s NBA All-Star tournament in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Kevin Hart will be on the court at the NBA All-Star Game. The comedian and actor will be the master of ceremonies for the All-Star Game,…

Read more

Diminutive Kevin Hart’s teenage son towers over him in vacation photos

Kevin Hart’s son has apparently been going through a growth spurt and the actor is just catching on. The funny man, 45, who is vacationing with his family in an unknown, exotic…

Read more

Selena Gomez mysteriously unfollows best friend Theresa Marie after fans ‘spot the singer’s pal out for dinner with fiancé Benny Blanco’

Selena Gomez has mysteriously unfollowed her best friend Theresa Marie on Instagram.  An eagle-eyed fan took to Twitter as they pointed out that Theresa was missing from the singer’s followers, however she still…

Read more

Selena Gomez’s relationship with Benny Blanco under fire after fans spot ‘desperate’ behavior

When you’re a celebrity it’s difficult to say anything about your relationship without getting intense backlash from the public. And almost no other high-profile couple knows this better than Selena Gomez and Benny…

Read more

Lil Wayne reopens Super Bowl wound and vows to turn down any offers after Kendrick Lamar snub

Lil Wayne has promised to never do the Super Bowl halftime show after the NFL passed him over for Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. Wayne, a native of the Louisiana city, believed he would be given…

Read more

No ceilings, just touchdowns! Rock the new Lil Wayne x Mitchell & Ness NFL collab all season long

If you’ve ever rocked out to Lil Wayne, you probably know the iconic lyric ‘I gave birth to your style,’ and that couldn’t be truer with the rapper’s new exclusive…

Read more

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *