I am a Laker fan. In fact, I live and die by their season much to my family's chagrin. Sometimes, I alienate the whole family during the course of a game. Anyway, Kobe is arguabley the best player in the league, but Lebron James makes me re-think that statement. Overall, I would say he is the best player because: He is a great leader (makes his mates better), plays great offense, moves VERY well without the ball, learned to shoot the three, is a GREAT actor, and is only 21 or 22. How can you come out of highschool and take the hopes of a city upon your shoulders? I love Kobe, but Lebron is something else!