Lebron v. Kobe: Holiday Special

There has been an ongoing debate over who the best player in the NBA is. Is it Kobe Bryant, one of the most clutch performers in history, or King James? Could the best player even be Dwayne Wade or Carmelo Anthony? Many match ups this weekend might help us, especially when the Lakers take on the Cavaliers. Here are the cases for each superstar:

1.Kobe Bryant: What's not to like about Kobe. On offense he is silky smooth, pulling up from anywhere on the court. He also possesses super strength driving to the basket. He is also a lockdown defender who can guard anyone at anytime. He can play through injuries and is unstoppable in the fourth quarter. The only knock on him is that he is a ball-hog, something that is going away at this point in his career.
Offense:A+ Defense:A Teamwork:B+ Clutch:A+ Highlight Plays:A- Mentality:A

2.Lebron James: The King has to be in the talks of the leagues best player. He is unstoppable driving to the hoop, displaying unearthly slams. His three point shooting is a bit lacking, but he can knock down the deep shots when the game is on the line. Lebron is also an elite defender, and is the best shot blocker on this list. His weaknesses are that his three point shooting could be better, and that he has a tendency to let his emotions get the best of him when he isn't having his best day.
Offense:A Defense:A- Teamwork:A- Clutch:A Highlight Plays:A+ Mentality:B+

3.Dwayne Wade: He is nicknamed "Flash" in Miami for a reason. He possesses blow by speed at both the point guard and shooting guard position. Wade can do it all on offense, as he possesses three point shooting as well as the ability to finish at the rim. His defense is not that of Kobe, but he is still a solid defender. He can perform in clutch situations, especially in the playoffs. Some people say that Wade should pass more, but since he plays for Miami, he gets a little bit of a break.
Offense:A Defense:B+ Teamwork:A- Clutch:A Highlight Plays:A- Mentality:A

4.Carmelo Anthony: Many people will say that Melo shouldn't be put with this list of people. They say he is immature and can't lead a team. Actually, Melo has grown up. He no longer complains, and at points in the playoff chase last year, has taken the Nuggets under his arm. His pure skill can definitely be mentioned with the above names. He is an outstanding shooter, and goes strong to the basket. He is currently neck and neck with Kobe for the league lead in points per game. He is strong at the end of games and plays solid defense when he puts his mind to it. His passing skills are also greatly underrated for a forward.
Offense:A Defense:B Teamwork:A- Clutch:A- Highlight Plays:A- Mentality:A