![]() Question: Which player do you think was/is better in his prime? From "The Scores Report." I hope he stays as focused and dedicated as he seems today. My overall assessment today: Lebron is the superior player. Lebron basically is the bench coach for Cleveland. Jordan had a coach and mentor in Phil Jackson. Intangibles: Six titles make me go with Jordan as a leader and winner, but Lebron is also a leader. Driving to the basket: Jordan might have been a bit more creative, but Lebron is incredibly strong. Outside shooting: Jordan improved as he got older, but Lebron has better range. ![]() Lebron is a good passer but Cleveland’s style of offense and his penchant for dribbling and one on one play makes me say advantage Jordan.Ĥ. Passing: I like Jordan, but he had the advantage of Phil Jackson’s coaching and triangle offense, which had more motion and thus more opportunities for assists. Lebron is taller but seemingly is out of rebounding position more than Jordan. Rebounding: As a rebounder Jordan was instinctive in his positioning, thus ending up with numerous triple doubles. Lebron defends well and is a superb shot blocker when he wants to be. Defense: As a defender Jordan was a consistent all pro, but he was not a shot blocker. Then again, his exploits could also be overshadowed eventually by those who are yet to come.The Chicago Bulls are playing the Cleveland Cavaliers in round one of the NBA playoffs, and I just cannot resist comparing Michael Jordan and Lebron James.ġ. The GOAT debate is far from over, and it remains to be seen if LeBron James’ performance in the remainder of his playing years will give him the chance to surpass the legacies of those who came before him and definitively claim the title of the greatest basketball player of all time. James however played a third time, where the team won the bronze. LeBron started playing for the NBA in 2003 and is still playing at an elite level almost twenty years later.Īll three had the honor of representing their country in the Summer Olympics, where they each got two gold medals as part of the US national team. The late former Laker’s career spanned 20 years, from 1996-2016, while the Chicago Bulls icon played in the league from 1984 to 2003. ![]() James currently holds a record of 29 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game. TjRBjuvSVj- February 8, 2021īryant had a career average of 25 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game, while Jordan recorded 30.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game. They were all frequent participants in the NBA All-Stars- Jordan played 14 times (NBA All-Star Game MVP three times), James has had 17 outings (NBA All-Star Game MVP three times), while the Mamba played 18 times (NBA All-Star Game MVP four times).Ģ3 years ago today, KOBE BRYANT vs MICHAEL JORDAN at the 1998 #NBAAllStar Game!ġ9-year-old Kobe was the youngest All-Star starter in NBA history & this was MJ's last All-Star game before his 2nd retirement. Curry reacts after first-ever NBA buzzer-beater.Suns equal best-ever NBA start with Jazz win.LeBron 'in one of the best zones' of his career.His Airness has the most awards so far as Most Valuable Player, getting the nod five times, as compared to LeBron’s four, and the late great’s single MVP win in 2008. LeBron has been playing as a small forward, while Bryant and Jordan were shooting guards who often functioned as forwards as well.Īll players led their teams to a number of NBA trophies- King James has four to his name, the Black Mamba has five, while MJ has six notches on his belt. ![]() They were part of different eras of the NBA- Jordan dominated the league in the 90s, Bryant shone in the 2000s, while James is still making waves in the current season. □ Agree? #nba #jordan #lebron /3MapCHawQb- AS USA JanuThe greats of their generation □ The #GOAT debate depends on which era you grew up with, according to Dwyane Wade.
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