None of these are legitimate arguments right now, no matter what two passionate fans a few beers in would tell you.
But by the end of next season? That's a different story entirely.
I hate to say "in all likelihood," because there are eight or so other good teams in the NBA—so much for parity, but I digress.
In all likelihood (considering ESPN's report of Dwight Howard going to the Lakers), the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat will be playing for an NBA championship next summer. Only the basketball gods can stop it from happening if they decide to bestow any injuries. Or Kevin Durant.
Thus, there is a very good chance either Kobe Bryant or LeBron James add another ring to their collections next summer.
With six rings, the Kobe vs. Jordan argument would become more substantial. Personally, I don't think it's even close to a discussion, Jordan is leagues above Kobe. Still, I wouldn't blame someone who argues Kobe.
The more intriguing storyline would be LeBron James winning his second NBA title, especially against this star-studded Lakers super team.
I was always of the opinion that six rings for LeBron's legacy wouldn't mean as much as six rings for Jordan's because he artificially made the Miami Heat the clear favorites by leaving Cleveland. I never thought that the Heat's Big Three steamrolling the league would have as much historical significance.
I could be wrong.
My argument already took a huge hit this summer with the games LeBron registered in the 2012 playoffs: 40 points, 18 rebounds and nine assists against the Pacers, 45 points (including 19 for 26 from the field) and 15 rebounds in a do-or-die Game 6 against the Celtics, and a triple-double to take home the NBA title against the Thunder.
Like Jordan, LeBron is the true alpha dog and...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Los Angeles Lakers
