As LeBron James faces uncertainty with the Lakers and the front office, it’s time to evaluate his legacy in Los Angeles by comparing it with Kobe Bryant’s final eight seasons.

Bryant ranks fourth in all-time NBA scoring (33,643 points) and his “ Mamba Mentality ” work ethic is still cited as a major influence on current athletes. He spent the first eight years of his career as Lakers teammates with O’Neal, with L.A. winning three NBA titles during that span.