I apologize if I got it wrong.

LeBron is a difference maker and has a greater impact on the outcome of a game than any other player in the league, even more so than Kobe because Cleveland's offense runs through LeBron whereas play is initiated through the high post in the Laker's triangle offense. If there were a touch count in the NBA like in the NFL, LeBron would easily lead the league in touches.

LeBron is every bit as good as Kobe, but in different ways. DWade is every bit as good as both of them, but in different ways as well. They are different players, each with different strengths and weaknesses.

But for anyone to think that Kobe is not a top-tier player is incredibly short-sighted or simply not very knowledgeable about the game of basketball. In fact, for anyone to not include Tim Duncan as not a top-tier player is just plain wrong. 4 NBA rings, 2 MVP's, 1 ROY, 3 time NBA Finals MVP, 12 All-NBA teams, and 12 All Defensive Teams tells me that Tim Duncan has been one of the best basketball players of all time, in the same breath as Russell, Wilt, and Kareem. Kobe's hardware collection is right behind Tim's.

We can all agree that LeBron has helped turn a franchise around, but you have to give credit to Danny Ferry for bringing in players that complement LeBron and Mike Brown for putting a system that maximizes the benefits of LeBron's many skills. The Cavs have played great during the playoffs. But had KG been healthy, I gotta think that it would have been a Celtics - Cavs conference final and I have to think the Celtics would have won it. LeBron could have gone off for a triple-double 50 every night, but if you hold the rest of the team down to 40 points, the Cavs are definitely beatable.