Among active nba players, the only one who has even a shot at contesting michael jordans status as the greatest of all time is lebron james. But he compared lebron james to michael jordan, and, well, thats enough to boil blood. What lebron james must do to top michael jordan in history. On one hand, jordan posted an offensive rating of 118 to james 115, but on the other, james earned a defensive rating of 101 to jordans 104, giving each a net playoff rating of 14. Jun 01, 2017 related stories for gq michael jordan lebron james nba basketball since 1957, gq has inspired men to look sharper and live smarter with its unparalleled coverage of style, culture, and beyond.
Lebron james is the most complete player in nba history and despite michael jordans mythical status, its whats led to him being a superior player than the man many believe is the greatest. James has a 43 edge in finals appearances and regularseason mvps. Kobe bryant just played his final game last night where he scored 60 points. Lebron james is one of the best basketball players currently active. Dec 15, 2017 lebron james is the most complete player in nba history and despite michael jordans mythical status, its whats led to him being a superior player than the man many believe is the greatest. He had a 48 inch vertical, the second highest after wilt chamberlain. Drew gooden, zydrunas ilguaskas, jeff mcinnis, anderson varejao, eric snow. Every generation has the romantic notion that they have the best things ever. Oct, 20 through 10 years, jordan holds a 32 edge in championships and finals mvps. In a previous interview, the 37yearold admitted he probably ruined jordans stint with the wizards. Ice cube joins shannon sharpe, skip bayless and joy taylor on undisputed to discuss whether lebron james or michael jordan is the greatest nba player of alltime. Michael jordan is definitely quicker than lebron at 66, 220 lbs. Charles oakley on michael jordan vs lebron james, big3, james dolan the herd full interview duration. Vintage, highflying antonio mcdyess in a conference final would have been a sight.
This points to productivity, with jordan still leading the nba in alltime playoff points per game with 33. Michael jordan vs lebron james statistics mitchell john oakes. Oftentimes, the rings argument is what puts mj ahead of lebron in debates on who is the goat. Top 15 striking similarities between michael jordan and. Naturally, during one of the sessions with the campers, someone asked mj whether he in his prime could beat lebron james in a game of. Lebron james on michael jordan, playoff scoring record. Overall, jordans numbers at 27 were better than james are so far, though they hardly blow lebrons out of the water. Michael jordan and lebron james stand alone because neither has won a title with a dominant big man. A statistical comparison june 6, 2015 jackhill3110 leave a comment the major topic of dispute in the basketball world revolves around the comparison of two time nba champion lebron james of the cleveland cavaliers to six time nba champion, now majority owner of the charlotte hornets michael jordan. Michael scored more points per game, shot a higher percentage from the field. Chicago bulls 19841993, 19941998 washington wizards 20012003. Jul 16, 2018 among active nba players, the only one who has even a shot at contesting michael jordan s status as the greatest of all time is lebron james.
Obviously, id be stunned to see lebron rattle off a 3peat from age 3234 as jordan did. Whatever the answer, lebron james still has a few years left in the league, and will no doubt increase all of his stat totals along the way. I got violent in a pickup game and ruined michael jordans. Nov 17, 2012 michael jordan vs lebron james statistics mitchell john oakes. Oct 08, 2012 overall, jordans numbers at 27 were better than james are so far, though they hardly blow lebrons out of the water. Lebron james is a firstofitskind and exceedingly controversial attempt to answer the question that some believe will define an era in sports. What lebron james must do to top michael jordan in history books. May 30, 20 when detailing what james must accomplish to pass jordan in the record books, i suggest that he will play eight more seasons after this season, meaning james would retire at age 37 and have played. Related stories for gq michael jordan lebron james nba basketball since 1957, gq has inspired men to look sharper and live smarter with its unparalleled coverage of style, culture, and beyond. Lebron has recently appeared in his eighth straight nba finals series. Host robin lundberg addressed rapaports arguments during. Sports and racing nba this is a split board you can return to the split list for other boards.
Is lebron james a better athlete than michael jordan. James harden scored a gamehigh 30 points 822 fg, 211 3pt, 1214 ft, 14 assists, 10 rebounds, 10 turnovers and two steals across 45 minutes in saturdays 10898 loss to the hornets. Jordan, as we all know, has six rings in six appearances. And against the indiana pacers the series before that. Relive the fateful night thenhigh school phenom lebron james met michael jordan, through the lens of grant wahls feature on lebron from sports illustrated in 2002. The seasons are 201120 for lebron james and 19901992 for michael jordan. Is lebron james or michael jordan the greatest nba player. Michael jordan comparison headtohead comparison between the nba stars michael jordan and lebron james that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side. Lebron james vs michael jordan comparison nba comparisons. Lebron james is statistically superior to michael jordan. Even when something is introduced that is new as well as clearly better than what they had, they will still cling to the betterness of their product or person.
Jack ramsay discuss michael jordans 50th birthday and where lebron james ranks in comparison to jordan. Although james needed more games than jordan to overtake him on the postseason scoring list, he still did it at a younger age. Charles barkley right on michael jordanlebron james. James has been as efficient at shooting as jordan, with a. The dumbest and most common argument for why michael. Could michael jordan beat lebron james in oneonone gq. May 31, 2017 but lebron isnt that far off his career average is 27. I got violent in a pickup game and ruined michael jordan. May 27, 2017 ill take lebron james, absolutely, laimbeer said to host etan thomas on the rematch podcast earlier this month listen below. Dominant big men are selfdefeating, just note the general rankings of wilt chamberlain and.
On one hand, jordan posted an offensive rating of 118 to james 115, but on the other, james earned a defensive rating of 101 to jordan s 104, giving each a net playoff rating of 14. Lebron james vs magic johnson comparison nba comparisons. James, on the other hand, has seen major turnovers in cleveland and was loaded with stars in miami. Michael jordan for good new, 23 comments why wont anyone consider these very important, totally serious stats when arguing lebron vs. Jordan, who played 15 nba seasons, retired in 2003 with a career scoring average. Many like to discredit james for his achievements in the nba because lebron skipped college, unlike jordan, so has had more time in the association and record more total stats. Michael jordan is a real conversation now, so lets have it comparing the two alltime greats by rodger sherman may 31, 2017, 12. People will say that jordan was a better shooter and lebron cant shoot but lebrons shooting percentage of 34. His accomplishments include three nba championships, four nba most valuable player awards, three nba finals mvp awards, and two. And against the entire nba the season before that series. Do you think lebron james will pass michael jordan as the. Dec 29, 2016 charles oakley on michael jordan vs lebron james, big3, james dolan the herd full interview duration. May 26, 2017 although james needed more games than jordan to overtake him on the postseason scoring list, he still did it at a younger age.
Miami indiana pacers coach frank vogel didnt mean to set off a frothing twitter storm after game 6. May 31, 2014 miami indiana pacers coach frank vogel didnt mean to set off a frothing twitter storm after game 6. Apr 28, 2020 jordan did lose to the celtics, but he posted 49 and 63 against them, the bulls had jordan and sticks with him your stats show him losing, but they dont put the series in context, 8th vs 1st seed, misses almost the entire season, celtics had a great roster and jordan forced overtime. Through 10 years, jordan holds a 32 edge in championships and finals mvps. He has been compared to mj all throughout his career, so i felt there needed to be a final career comparison to put this debate to rest. Revisiting our pace adjusted comparison between kobes best 4 years and jordans 4 most comparable seasons, ive broken down the numbers on lebron as a member of the heat vs. When detailing what james must accomplish to pass jordan in the record books, i suggest that he will play eight more seasons after this season. Do these stats change your opinion on either player, or do they just confirm what you already knew. Naturally, during one of the sessions with the campers, someone asked mj whether he in.
Ill take lebron james, absolutely, laimbeer said to host etan thomas on the rematch podcast earlier this month listen below. Chris broussard and jason mcintyre joined colin cowherd and jason whitlock to examine how michael jordan and lebron james compare in the later stages of their careers. Among active nba players, the only one who has even a shot at contesting michael jordan s status as the greatest of all time is lebron james. Michael jordan is widely considered to be the greatest player in nba history. He is often regarded as the greatest basketball player of all time. The numbers for these two alltime greats are through jordans age31 year and james age28 year. Deep into his 15th season in the league, lebron today. Whos had better teammates, lebron james or michael jordan. Wire photosfile it seems to be the raging sports debate of the day, and i find it amusing that its taken so many people interested in basketball so long to. But time gets away from us, decisions create consequences more permanent than wed initially imagined. Lebron james began his career with the cleveland cavaliers and current. How michael jordan and lebron james compare fadeaway world. His first step is impeccable, with his agility and body control that he had. First and foremost michael jordan is one of the best defenders in nba history.
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