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NBA News: LeBron James Doesn’t Care About Kobe Bryant, Finals Opponent

By | June 12, 2012|

The Kobe Bryant, LeBron James debate is one that has been argued since James entered the NBA back in 2003. Since then fans have been clamoring for a James vs. Bryant meeting in the NBA Finals, but so far haven’t seen it.

Now James is back in the Finals for the second consecutive year with the Miami Heat, but he won’t be facing Bryant and the Lakers. In a very candid answer to a rather popular question, James expressed that he isn’t disappointed in not playing Bryant in the Finals to Ben Golliver of Blazers Edge.

“LeBron and Kobe? I was disappointed that LeBron [versus] whoever it was didn’t happen. I didn’t give a damn if it was Kobe or not. Hey, listen, I understand it’s LeBron and Durant — that’s you guys’ storylines. I’m in the Finals so it doesn’t matter. I don’t care who it’s against. It could be us against a college team or high school team.”

Many will look at the quote and whine about LeBron’s arrogance or attitude, but that certainly isn’t the case. James is saying all the right things as his Heat prepare for the Oklahoma City Thunder. It’s not James’ job to do anything but beat the team in front of him, which so far hasn’t been Bryant’s Lakers.

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Bryant has had similar responses in the past when asked about an opponent, so James’ answer isn’t that surprising. Still, this certainly will makes fans ever more interested if a James/Bryant Finals matchup ever falls into place.

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  • Sarah

    Laker fan here….There is no rivalry! Kobe and Lebron don’t hate each other. Kobe just said he would like to play with Lebron and respects his game . Go Lebron get that ring! Never would I cheer on Boston. Laker fans who cheered on Boston bc of some fake media war between Lebron & Kobe are whack status! 

    • Wileylamon42

      ur crazy !!! lebron cnt stand kobe hes a low down hater ….so whos better lebron or kobe

  • Wileylamon42

    fuck okc and da heats …da lakers will b there nxt yrs i promise u… BLK MAMA is da greatest

    • Wileylamon42

      he enter da league when u was 17 … at 17.. 3dayz later he played again MJ and da bulls n drop 38 pts a fuckin beast MJ at 17 yrs old lol u think about it

      • Seta09y

        He was not 17 brother he was born on 12/30/84 he was drafted in 2003 do the math.

    • Terry Haley11

      why is this vulgarity in the comments section, it’s not necessary, not wanted and certainly not needed, unless you just want to display an example of ignorance.

  • Mcdowell59

    That’s James major flaw (if he has one).
    There’s nothing wrong of what he said..
    Its how he said it…
    By brushing a NBA great in Kobe then going way down low say include a High School team.
    Well let’s just say its not good to say you are willing to play a high school team.
    James needs to embrace such moments by saying “I wish I could face Kobe but he’s not in the Finals” or “One day I would love to go head-to-head with Kobe and the Lakers but right now I got another HOF player to face Durant” . . .

    Recognition in this game is important; embracing a storyline are important as well saying the right thing and doing the right thing at the right moment.

    James has not gotten that part down yet.
    Magic had to meet Bird in the finals he just had too!
    Kobe had to beat the Celtics in the Finals he just had too!
    Jordan had to beat the Lakers in the Finals; he just had too!

    Beating the best cannot be compared to beating a High school team.

  • http://www.facebook.com/gordon.desir Gordon Desir

    I agree with Lebron James who cares, and if Kobe’s sentence is similar to Lebron’s and again who cares

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1405128450 Alex K Tatiracanal

    LeBron simply gave a detailed answer when he could’ve given a simple one…

    “Hey man,it doesn’t matter who I play in the finals.”

    And left it at that.

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