NBA – Dwight Howard on the difference between Kobe and LeBron: “Kobe was…
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Although he is exiled in the Taiwanese championship, Dwight Howard is rather active in the NBA community. Thus, he recently participated in a podcast where he was able to explain what differentiated Kobe Bryant from LeBron James according to him.
In the two decades preceding this one, LeBron James was already a superstar in the league, just like Kobe Bryant. To this day, both are considered immense legends of the sport, in addition to having been compared for a long time. Because beyond their track record and their global influence, the two managed to lift the Larry O’Brien Trophy under the colors of the Lakers.
Just like Dwight Howard, who was once the teammate of these two, still in the Californian franchise. It’s been almost 2 years since Dwight Howard left the NBA to find himself playing in Taiwan with the Taoyuan Leopards. Despite everything, the three-time DPOY is always keen to talk about topics concerning the American League, as was the case in the All-Stars podcast recently.
The difference between LeBron and Kobe explained by Dwight Howard
I considered him a superhero, like Batman. That’s the esteem I had for Kobe Bryant… I mean, look at Batman, he was a billionaire with all the gadgets, very intelligent, very well expressed. And every person Batman had to face was a superhero, like Batman. Kobe was a bit like that.
And then there is pure talent. Like LeBron who is Magic Johnson multiplied by two, or even three, he measures 2m06. He’s much more athletic, he makes crazy passes, he still plays… I would see LeBron as Thor. He’s a god. He’s been doing the same dunk for 90 years. Or Thanos.
What could be better than having Superman to make an analogy linked to Marvel and DC Comics?
It’s no secret that the former Magician is a big fan of superheroes. We could then suspect somewhere the metaphor he would use to compare LeBron and Kobe. According to him, the Mamba was more like Batman in his behavior and intelligence, while the King would rather share similarities with Thor or Thanos thanks to his more athletic side and his longevity.
But which of the two is better? However, this remains a never-ending debate for fans. The conclusions could have been drawn during the 2008 Finals, but the former Cavs player was eliminated that year in the conference finals. That said, the two faced each other 22 times in the regular season with 16 Chosen One wins, which might seem like an answer for some, even if the former guard’s 5 rings put him ahead for others.
The years go by and comparisons between LeBron James and Kobe Bryant continue to be debated within the community. Dwight Howard, for his part, had the chance to play with both, and believes that the Black Mamba is to Batman, what the King is to Thor.
