D Wade, Kobe, King James

Kobe is a Better all round Player and has been for the whole decade ! and thats not being Bias , Lebron has to win a ring and fast !

Kobe & Lebron are nearly neck and neck on this one however Kobe's got the multiple rings to solidify his place as "the best of today"

If you are talking about right now, not tomorrow (next year) I must go with Kobe. He is the most polished player on both sides of the ball

Kobe. Lebron J. has some growing up to do, a little maturity (maybe a lot)

He is in his prime, fresh off leading his team to a championship. You would have to tip your hat in Kobe's direction. Lebron is a close 2nd

It's really no contest. LeBron on the Lakers and Kobe on the Cavs . . . the Lakers might never lose.. LeBron is still just 24 yrs old.

The Black Mamba is the best.

Kobe Bryant is the best NBA player today and will be for a few more years. He should garner more respect for the MVP voting as he is a winn

A mix of Magic , Oscar , & Jordan , who sports a football style frame. Unselfish but can score at will. MVP...next stop. NBA Title

I'll make it simple, Cavs without Lebron are @!$%#, Lakers without Kobe could still make it..bottom line Lebron is better because he's alone

LeBron single handedly dominates other teams. Kobe, while very dangerous, can't do that without a really good big man inside.

Kobe is at the top then every one else follows. LeBron... eh... I think Dwight Howard has more of an impact.

LeBron... cos he can Crab Dribble like no other LOL... for real though, how is this an arguement, Kobe by a landslide...

Kobe because championships are what it is ultimately about but LeBron is the next number 1, coming soon.

a true number one makes his teammates better and kobe has sacrificed his numbers for the good of the team. lebron does not

For the most part your list is a joke. For example, rating Blake Griffin who has never played in a regular season game makes no sense.

More polished offensive game. Better defense (when he wants) and when the game counts you won't see him bitting his nails

Sorry King James, you have all the skills but until you get rings, you have great potential.
Kobe has 4 rings and has proved his longivity.

I love LeBron, but Kobe's got the rings...the man can play...lead...and win...and THAT'S the true measure!

No discussion needed - the best NBA Player is Kobe Bryant; plus he's an all-around nice guy.

#21 Tim Duncan, SA Spurs. He's an exceptional player,he has character and class, rarely are all of these seen today in the NBA. He is #1

His personal scoring has only dropped because he is a better team player now. He is more focused on winning and leading the team.

Kobe.Winning is the number one goal and shows the true greatness of a player.

KOBE HAS PROVEN HIMSELF ALREADY!LABRON IS JUST STARTING