The Los Angeles Lakers have been fortunate enough to see some of the best players in NBA history suit up for their franchise.
For generations, the Lakers have been guided by superstar talents, and the current version of the team includes LeBron James, who has already secured one title for the storied franchise.
Although James is in his 22nd season and 40 years old, he remains a dominant force on the court and has Los Angeles within earshot of being a true contender during the 2024-25 NBA season.
While James is primarily known as a playmaker, he has also proven to be an effective scorer.
He is the league’s all-time leading scorer.
At this point in his career, James has surpassed numerous milestones and is forever linked to Kobe Bryant, who spearheaded the Lakers during his 20-year career.
Five years ago today, Bryant shouted out James after the latter passed him for third all-time on the NBA’s scoring list via ClutchPoints.
“Kobe shouted out LeBron in his last tweet, 5 years ago today Mamba Forever.”
Kobe shouted out LeBron in his last tweet, 5 years ago today 💜💛
Mamba Forever 🙏 pic.twitter.com/IsDSAPkGJ0
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) January 25, 2025
Bryant and James never met in the NBA Finals, though the two were considered rivals at the peak of their powers.
Bryant was a ruthless scorer who took every opportunity to rip a team’s heart out.
This is a stark contrast to James, who does everything well on the court but can score when needed.
While Bryant’s death is still a painful memory for basketball fans, it’s great to remember that he uplifted people like James, who continue to advance the game of basketball.
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