Kobe Bryant vs LeBron James: Who Is the Greatest of All Time?

LeBron James has the superior statistical resume: more points, more assists, more MVP awards, and more Finals appearances across multiple teams. Kobe Bryant had a higher peak — two Finals MVPs, five championships with the Lakers, and a competitive fire that defined a generation of basketball. The debate is real because they're measuring different things: longevity and impact (LeBron) versus peak dominance and clutch performance (Kobe).