Mark Heisler: As LeBron James takes the heat, Kobe Bryant suddenly looks cool

While criticism rains down on James over his decision to leave Cleveland for Miami, or at least over the manner in which he announced it, Bryant, fresh off his fifth title, appears to be winning renewed respect, even love, from fans and commentators.

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