Five Most Unforgettable Kobe Bryant LeBron James Moments Ever

Kobe Bryant and LeBron James shared some really cool moments on the basketball court. Their rivalry was actually the reason these players had to respect each other even more. NBA fans will always remember their dominance on the floor. The Black Mamba and King James never played on the same team, but they sure gave fans a great fun.

LeBron and Kobe confronted each other 22 times in 13 seasons. The three-time NBA champion got the better of Kobe, going 16-6 against him. King James was averaging 28.2 points, 7.4 rebounds, 7.3 assists and 1.9 steals. Kobe was averaging 24.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 1.1 steals.

Kobe Bryant and LeBron James gave fans the best NBA moments

Yes, fans thought that Kobe and LeBron would hate each other. Truth is, they developed a really great chemistry.

In this article, we give you some of the best moments these two shared on the floor.

Trading game-winners

LeBron and Kobe guarded one another, but Kobe’s clutch jumpers in 2006 gave fanss omething to talk about. His team had a bad start and then the Black Mamba pulled out three jumpers. LeBron tied the ball game, but then he missed a free-throw and the game-winner. King James had his revenge a year later. With 30 seconds in regulation, LeBron pulled out a fadeaway jumper. This gave the Cavs a good lead.

The Black Mamba blocks King James in All-Star game

The 2013 All-Star game was brilliant. Kobe’s team had an 8-point lead with 3 minutes left of the game. LeBron escaped Kobe’s defense, but he came back right on time and blocked LeBron’s jumper. Kevin Durant finished it with a dunk. LeBron tried to make another shot, but Kobe rejected it. this was a bold message.

Team USA scrimmage

Kobe and LeBron joined forces in 2007, but everyone was waiting for the duels in practice. The White vs Blue scrimmage was amazing. LeBron had an early lead, but Kobe shut him down. The blue team was down by one with 10 seconds of the fourth, Kobe took on Tayshaun Prince and did a jumper. He defended LeBron in his last-second try.

Kobe’s retirement

Kobe and LeBron were more like brothers. They weren’t rivals. Kobe gave LeBron an amazing recommendation upon his contract with the Lakers in 2018.

Kobe wasn’t a regular spectator of the games at Staples Center. He attended two games and didn’t miss a chance to share a hug with LeBron.

LeBron passed Kobe for third all-time in scoring

The king passed Kobe’s 33,643 career points right before the tragic accident. Kobe congratulated LeBron on his achievement with a lovely message.

Continuing to move the game forward @KingJames. Much respect my brother ?? #33644

— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) January 26, 2020