In a 60 Minutes interview with correspondent Steve Kroft that was broadcast on March 29, 2009, James declared Kobe Bryant the best player in the NBA at that time.[365][366] In 2015, James spoke with the media about his regrets for not playing against Bryant in the 2009 NBA Finals. James stated: "I didn't hold up my end of the bargain in 2009 for the fans, for us, to meet in the Finals. I know the world wanted to see it.