Better Nike Kicks : Lebron or Kobe

Three similarities come to mind about Kobe Bryant and Lebron James. First, both players came to the NBA directly from high school. Bryant was the 13th selection during the 1996 NBA Draft, while James was the 1st selection during the 2003 NBA Draft. Second, both players have their own signature line from Nike. 3rd both players share a puppet commericial, each character represents Kobe and Lebron. With Nike ever expanding technology each players signature shoe has improved. Lebron shoe was originally apart of the Nike Zoom Air line, prior to leaving Cleveland for Miami, James shoe is now part of the Air Max Basketball line featuring more cushion. Kobe has gone from high tops to low tops recently. When you look around the NBA you see plenty of players wearing Nike ID versions of Kobe signature shoe, likewise in college basketball by Nike sponsored schools. Lebron signature shoe is worn by several Nike sponsored schools in college basketball. Lebron's home state of Ohio, the Buckeyes wear LBJ23's. The debate of which player is better now can be taken to the sneaker game as well.