NBA TOP PLAYS OF THE 2007-2008 SEASON: KOBE VS LEBRON FOR MVP ——————————— ABOUT VIDEO: ——————————— Video highlight mix of the top best plays from superstars Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (Black Mamba, KB24) and Cleveland Cavaliers forward lebron James (King James, Chosen One) in the 2008 regular season before the All-Star Game in New Orleans, Louisiana. Includes dunks, assists, blocks. Music by Mos Def Video courtesy of NBA TV ——————————— ABOUT KOBE: ——————————— Coming from Lower Merion High School and into the 1996 NBA Draft, Kobe Bryant was selected 13th overall by the Charlotte Hornets which made him the youngest (age 17) to ever be drafted in the NBA. He was later traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Vlade Divac. With hard-work and determination, Kobe emerged as a prolific shooting guard who would later be compared in similarities to one of the greatest players of the game – Michael Jordan. He has since won 3 NBA Championship Rings, numerous awards and achievements – Slam Dunk Champion, Scoring Champion, All-Star mvp, and many more..along with becoming the undeniable vocal leader of the team. Here are his some of his career achievements: 2008 NBA Western Conference Champion 2008 NBA Most Valuable Player 1997 NBA Slam Dunk Champion 1997 All Rookie Second Team 10-time NBA All-Star 9-time All-NBA Selection 7-time All-Defensive Selection 2-time NBA All-Star MVP 2-time NBA Scoring Champion. ——————————— ABOUT LEBRON: ——————————— Straight out of St. Vincent – St. Mary High School, lebron James, now commonly nicknamed “King James” and/or “The Chosen One”, was selected the 1st Overall Pick of the 2003 NBA Draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers. With hard-work, lebron has established his presence in the NBA as a legitimate triple-double threat, as well being compared to the greats of the game – Oscar Robertson, Michael Jordan, and Magic Johnson. Since, he has won numerous awards and achievements such as NBA Rookie of the Year, All-Star mvp (’06,’08), and several medals with Team USA Basketball. He also led the Cavs in the 2006-2007 season to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 1992, as well as a first appearance in the NBA Finals in franchise history. Here are some of his career achievements: 2007 NBA Eastern Conference Champions 2006 FIBA World Championships Bronze medal 2004 NBA Rookie of the Year 2004 NBA All-Rookie First Team 2004 Olympics Bronze medal 4-time NBA All-Star 3-time All-NBA 2-time NBA All-Star Game MVP ——————————— © 2008 Mindslush Visit www.nba.com for more highlights of dunks and amazing plays. ———————————