Is Lebron james the new Kobe bryant? Well if you are a laker fan I think that's what you were hoping for since Kobe won 5 championships for the franchise. But after the Lakers missed the playoffs yet again this season the lakers fans are beginning to call Lebron a fake. Lebron however doesn't believe it's fair to be compared to Kobe Bryant and also said he will not stop until the Lakers are a championship contending team.