Let's say, for argument's sake, that the Heat win the next 5 titles. LeBron wins the Finals MVP for 4 of them. No one will remember what we are arguing today. If LBJ wins 5 titles in a row, regardless of the fact that Wade and Bosh are his teammates...as long as he wins the Finals MVP in 4 out of the 5, most people will say he is better than Kobe. And most people will start comparing him to Jordan.
To prove my point, for Kobe's first 3 titles, here was the Finals MVP:
2000 -- Shaquille O'Neal, L.A. Lakers
Averaged 38.0 points, 16.7 rebounds and 2.67 blocks to lead the Lakers to a 4-2 victory over the Indiana Pacers and the franchise’s first NBA Championship since 1988. O’Neal’s best Finals performances came at the Staples Center with 43 points, 19 rebounds in Game #1, 40 points, 24 rebounds in Game #2 and 41 points, 12 rebounds in Game #6.
2001 -- Shaquille O'Neal, L.A. Lakers
Averaged 33.0 points, 15.6 rebounds and 3.40 blocks to lead the Lakers to a 4-1victory over the Philadelphia 76ers and the franchise’s second consecutive NBA Championship. O’Neal’s best Finals performances came at the Staples Center with 44 points, 20 rebounds and five assists in Game #1, 28 points, 20 rebounds and nine assists in Game #2 and 34 points, 14 rebounds in Game #4.
2002 -- Shaquille O'Neal, L.A. Lakers
Averaged 36.3 points, 12.3 rebounds and 2.75 blocks to lead the Lakers to a sweep of the New Jersey Nets and the franchise’s third consecutive NBA Championship. O’Neal’s best Finals performances came at the Staples Center with 36 points, 16 rebounds and four blocks in Game #1, 40 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists in Game #2, 35 points, 11 rebounds and four blocks in Game #3.
I think you can make a very good argument that Pau Gasol was the Finals MVP this year. Regardless, Kobe definitely wasn't even the best player on his own team for 60% of his titles. If LBJ can be the best player on these Heat teams (I think he clearly is, despite how great Wade is), win multiple titles, and win Finals MVP....the Kobe-LBJ argument will be finished in favor of LBJ.