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Kobe Bryant vs James Harden
Which player? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Kobe Bryant Los Angeles Lakers · 1978–2020 68% · #5 in the world
- James Harden Houston Rockets · 1989– 32% · #55 in the world
What the votes say
A clear win: the world picks Kobe Bryant over James Harden, 68% to 32%. Kobe Bryant is #5 of the 250 NBA players in the world ranking, and #3 of the 14 of the Los Angeles Lakers. James Harden is #55, and #3 of the 12 of the Houston Rockets.
Side by side
| Kobe Bryant | James Harden | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #5 | #55 |
| Team | Los Angeles Lakers | Houston Rockets |
| Born | 1978 | 1989 |