Jordan in the 80s did not have a single all star helping him until the 1989-1990 season when Pippen became an all star. The problem with this is 20% of his entire postseason wins came against 3 players who never won rings. Not very many good players, except for Sam Cassell and Latrell Sprewell when they were 34 and 33 years old. The 'Jordan Rules' was something which the triangle offence broke down. You know...the one jordan got over 70% of the votes in....who is the GOAT. Found inside – Page 47... player scout (SKOUT) • a person who observes and reports on new talent slam-dunk (SLAM-DUHNK) • to throw the ball ... ending in one winner triple-double (TRIP-uhl-DUH-buhl) • an achievement made when a player reaches double digits ... There are similar contemporaries in Jordan's era to these guys. Once he joined the league, he even donned his number 23. 1. It's insulting. These polls on here hurt to look at dont they. @Mitch Ross...Jordan had a great coach? I believe that there are a lot of players to choose from and on my money its Jordan. LeBron James has also hit more buzzer beaters than Jordan, and more go-ahead shots with five seconds to go in the game. And why is it anyway that the only stats that anyone seems to focus on in these assessments are the first three, after which they always drift off into the same vague statement of “Le Bron is clearly a better all round player”. Merry Christmas everyone. Shaquille O'Neal is a retired American basketball player, entrepreneur, television host and product endorser. Jordan was first or second in six of his 15 seasons. He absolutely choked twice in Miami, but since he carried a depleted Cavs team to 6 his first year back in Cleveland, brought them back from a 3-1 deficit for a ring, and averaged a triple double last season. Truly, Jordan was a much better player than James regardless of any stats. It's great for the players who are there, but again, there are guys in the hall that averaged 5 points per game for a career. Michael Jordan has also led the league in steals three times in his career. I'm glad you enjoyed it. That's clearly better than LeBron's four rings in ten attempts, right? No player in NBA history was better at making a clutch shot or a game-winner as Jordan. Give it up, millennials! I even prefer Kobe over James for this comparison. And here are some facts... Grant/Pippen/Rodman combined for 10 All-Star appearances. PER takes into account every major statistic in basketball. Lebron's 34% 3PT percentage is slightly better than MJ's (33%), but he plays when the avg. So, how is Lebron "statistically" a better player? Jordan has his own number (in creation of his own) whereas James wears his in respect to MJ. I mean, you can’t argue it away... Jordan was better. Credit artist: Ryan "Rockeverywear" Weiss https://etsy.me/2KyZV46. He has never ranked at ninth or lower when making the playoffs. He has a better Finals record as well as two more rings than LeBron. His rebounds and assists improved well by 1.7 each per game. LeBron has a much more consistent stream of winning throughout his career, even if it wasn't winning the championship. People like to talk about how dominant Lebron is on the defensive end. Lebron has never led the league in steals. His only downside is his free throw percentage drops 7.9% when facing elimination. Maven Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Are you out of your f***ing mind? Armstrong, and Craig Hodges. Where does lebrons avgs rank amongst other power forwards? You would not say Shaq is a better shooter than Lebron since he has a better FG% while taking so many more shots within 3 ft. I’ve got a particular gripe with the stat of “Rebounds” though. Lebron is the greatest player of all time. Bryant’s game is a carbon copy of Jordan’s, from the explosive dunks to the infamous fade-away jumper. When facing a chance to eliminate an opponent, Jordan was 30-10, or won 75% of the time. Jordan had better free throws than James, according to your article. SAME WAY A CERTAIN PEOPLE "CANCEL YOU" FOR SPEAKING TRUTH ARE THE ONES PUSHING THIS "DELUSIONAL THOUGHT PROCESS! Up early on Christmas on December 25, 2019: I can't believe this is still being debated. LBJ has longevity stats. Based on the number of teams admitted to the playoffs, if you are knocked out in the first round, you could be ranked at 16th at worst and ninth at best. You said LeBron is a better all round player and to me that is not true. They will include their overall game record, the number of games played against Michael, the overall record of Jordan vs that team in those years, and their playoff record against each other if applicable. Junior guard Amari Bailey, a UCLA commit who averaged over 25 points this season for Sierra Canyon, closed out the half with two impressive dunks that got both LeBron and Drake out of their seats, shaking their heads. MJ never had stretch 4 & 5's to pull the rim protector away from the basket leaving the lane open to do as he pleased, and MJ never had the offensive fire power LBJ has had along side him in Kyrie, Wade, Love, Bosh. My article literally says he had a less impressive lineup on his side. Lebron keeps complaining he needs more help and that his team is top heavy as bleep. That makes a huge difference in how agressive you can be. His total record against Hall of Fame opponents in the playoffs was 25-9, having no more than 3 wins against a single opponent. To say LeBron doesn't play better and more clutch in crunch time situations is absurd. If he hadn't left, Chicago probably would have had seven rings. This article will cover why Steph Curry is very overrated and the byproduct of a perfect storm, overpowered team, and great coaching. Who in their right mind would ever take Lebron to take the final shot over Jordan? Below is a listing of the rounds LeBron and Jordan were eliminated in during the playoffs. Meanwhile, aside from that really shitty Hong Kong piece that Lebron stupidly said, he’s opened a school for the less fortunate as well as him being a staunch activist for civil rights. Currently, Jordan holds a lead in all accolades minus Rookie of the Year, All-Star appearances, All-NBA Team, and Hall of Fame. Most of his wins against HOFers were compiled against Barkley and Ewing, the ringless wonders. The best MJ had was Pippen, who initially was a defensive stopper, his offensive was slowly developed. You should write an argument about who is the second greatest player ever...lebron or kobe. Found inside – Page 102And there are just so many little passes and things like that that he made . ” Anyone Happen to Have a Video Camera Rolling ? Perhaps LeBron's most remarkable play of the year occurred during a practice session . It was a jaw - dropper ... While this doesn't cover their playoff roads to get to the Finals, it shows the top talents each player faced on the biggest stage. Jesse Unk (author) from Ohio on April 11, 2020: I can certainly start taking a look at it! James needs to work on free throws. Superb management doesn't make a team better. Meanwhile Lebron played against Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Ginobli, he played against Howard, Kobe, Nash and Gasol, he played agains the 2012 Thunder superteam. That tells you something. And I wouldnt day Jordan owning a team helps, because hes managed it terribly since he took over. 9x All Defensive Player (87-88 Defensive Player of the Year). Here are 5 of his best friends. Box Plus/Minus, Version 2.0 (BPM) is a basketball box score-based metric that estimates a basketball playerâs contribution to the team when that player is on the court. He had to work with players such as Steve Kerr, John Paxson, Bill Cartwright, Horace Grant, B.J. Of the eight main statistical categories, he improves in seven. Want some more facts? In fact most of the stats favor him. He faced these 14 on 34 occasions. Jordan was the NBA scoring leader 10 times in his career. Found inside – Page 13James goes for a dunk during a 2002 high school game for St. Vincent-St. Mary. way, more people could watch LeBron play. Many of his games were also shown on national TV. He was a star, and he hadn't even finished high school yet. Just look at your polls. Hes the better all around player. And by the way, GOAT doesn't call themself GOAT. I know you say that because LeBron averages more rebound and assist but that doesn't make him a better all round player. WARRIOR MENTALITY! In Jordan’s best statistical season (1987), he averaged 37.1 points, 8.0 rebounds, 8.0 assists, 3.2 steals, and 1.6 blocks. During the last five minutes of ball games, I’ve seen LBJ disappear in ways that MJ never did. It's not even a close argument to put Lebum in the same sentence as Jordan. MJ - 6 Championships to LBJ’s 3, Finals MVPs 6 to 3, League MVPs 5 to 4, scoring titles 10 to 1, Defensive Player of the Year 1 to 0, steals titles 3 to 0. Ever since LeBron James was deemed as The Chosen One, there has been a conversation about whether he could surpass Michael Jordan as the greatest of all time. His scoring efficiency, assists and rebounds, and overall defense all lacked in games where he could put opponents away. Or games where he led both teams in all statistical categories? Nowadays, you get called for touching another player with your fingertip. Jesse Unk (author) from Ohio on June 11, 2018: Anytime Kid. Wash out Pippen and Irving, and I’d take the Cavs reserve players over the Bulls any day! :) C’mon, man! Like I stated above, if only rings mattered the greatest ever would be Bill Russell. These SB Dunks were made for pro skateboarder, Paul Ulrich and were the second pair of shoes to come out of the skateboarding division for 2007. The 8 straight finals appearances are grossly over rated, the eastern conference has been like the CBA since the fall of the Celtics and D Rose led Bulls, LBJ doesn't even face a real team until he gets to the finals....and hence why the 3-6 record. WTF kind of article takes a trash ESPN stat and use it to argue Lebron is more clutch? I compiled all of LeBron and Michael's playoff statistics and compared their career numbers to games in which they faced elimination, as well as games in which they could eliminate their opponents. Bang! Jordan, as we all know, has six rings in six appearances. In addition, the Cavaliers have J.R. Smith, Kevin Love, Iman Shumpert, Tristan Thompson, and Timofey Mozgov. They'd be answerless for players like him. One of the most important parts of basketball is being able to hit the big shots when your team needs it. Jordan won more games and thus has a greater overall record in the Finals. Former Rockets coach Rick Adelman has joined Rudy Tomjanovich as a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal blasted fellow NBA star LeBron James after James complained about the league's grueling new schedule, which he said is not giving NBA players enough rest.In fiery remarks, the former Lakers star argued that superstar athletes â such as James â continue to make massive amounts of money during a global pandemic whil Lebron led the league in scoring once. If we look at “Offensive” Rebounds, which are always contested, Jordan is substantially ahead with 1.6 vs 1.2 per game. The only pro LeBron arguments are the 2nd level wins, overall stats, and competition. Found inside – Page 73Griffin made his NBA debut as a rookie the following season, in which he was selected as an All-Star, ... since Few players have come into the league with as much Michael Jordan—who was drafthype and pressure as LeBron “King” James, ... Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images But honestly to make things simple & quick, just go watch 2011 Final and Lebron shipped has sail after that choked moment on the biggest stage. Now, Lebron is not nearly the defensive stopper that MJ was. James has been compared to Michael Jordan as well as the late Kobe Bryant. Speaking of fg% lets put that into context. Jesse Unk (author) from Ohio on August 13, 2020: Do you have the stats for that midrange quote of yours? So who is truly the GOAT? I'd appreciate it if you shared it to some of your Jordan and Lebron loving friends! Jesse Unk (author) from Ohio on June 12, 2018: Jeffrey, the facts are certainly revealing when you look at numbers and not nostalgia. Steve Kerr has been on record saying that the league now isn't very good because too many 3s are being shot. People seem to have forgotten just how incredible he was on the basketball court. Jordan’s PER shows he was a better all-around player. Getty Julius Randle dunks the ball during Game Five of the New York Knicks ' 2021 ... and made their first playoffs appearance since the 2012-2013 season. This article is about simply making the argument that Jordan isnt as untouchable as people make him out to be. Their were rules made up to stop MJ, hand checking, manhandling was perfectly legal and he was mugged on the court pretty much every night. This was interesting. Found insideReddick do naturally the things that Isaac Newton says they should. You boast on here that lebron has a better fg% at 50.4 compared to jordan at 49.7% so you say he shoots better and is more efficient from the field. Found inside – Page 50LeBron in Vegas A few weeks after James made his decision live on air, ESPN published a story written by ESPN Los Angeles writer Arash Markazi. The piece was a narrative about James hosting a three-day party at a Las Vegas casino. Found insideFact #11: James made a hammer dunk over Damon Jones on April 3, 2005 during his first season with the Cavaliers. Jones was with the Heat at that time.After that game, Jones got 65 missed calls, 35 of which were from NBA players to tease ... And he's in a great position (LA) to rack up them numbers. Jordan left because of personal reasons, not because of financial gain. He went out and earned that title. He might be more explosive with a better offensive game, but he comes in the same mold of a pass-first playmaker, just like Magic. [archived recording] You Don’t Need Exercise Equipment to Stay Fit, Study Shows, Can You Find True, Lasting Love on Tinder? He was a legend by the time he went to LA, but he won nothing pre-Jordan. MJ Is, and always be the GOAT because of everything he did in a very tough ERA of basketball! I am not comparing Phil Jackson to Eric Spoelstra. MJ played with 1 all star and won 6 titles. Here are five other players who were supposed to be just that. While many believe this solidifies him as the greatest, they often fail to look at the league surrounding him at the time. It's up to the players. Coaching today is horrible, and defense is pretty much non existent. He hasn't made a defensive first team in how long? James played with better teammates than Jordan did. I didnt realize Jordan was 1-5 against the Celtics and Pistons. One major factor you conveniently left out is that the rules of the NBA have changed drastically. Period. Leaving is not leaving. Jesse Unk (author) from Ohio on May 27, 2020: I appreciate the kind rebuttal. His only impressive improvement was having .8 fewer turnovers in such games. LeBron idolized Michael Jordan, and now it seems that the debate for which one of these players is the greatest player of all time continues. LeBron James has had many teammates in his two-decade-long career. Putting that into context lebron shoots every year, over 70% of his shots within 3 feet of the rim. MJ never did any recruiting or complaining, imagine if he did what Lebron does, they would have won every year getting all the best players and forcing management to cater to his every thought or desire. I dont think so. Jordan averaged 30.1 points per game during his career while James has averaged 27.3. The two are almost even in efficiency ratings, with Michael being first overall in NBA history, and LeBron trailing slightly at second. Found insideThe Warriors team, led by DeSagnaDiop, a center and Rashaad Carruth, a swingman, was among the top-ranked prep squad in ... the bombs by 3-pointer shots, hitting on the learners in lane and ending the break with the rim-rattling dunks. © 2021 Maven Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers on this website. His record against hall of fame players is abysmal. They've only made it once in the 17 years since he left. Found inside – Page 71Griffin made his NBA debut as a rookie the following season, in which he was selected as an All-Star, ... Few players have come into the league with as much hype and pressure as LeBron “King” James, who was drafted first overall to ... The NBA season may not formally last 12 months a year but the activity in the league’s front offices never stops. A prime example of this is Karl Malone. Found insidedoing their best to deify LeBron, transmogrifying a good, hardworking kid from Akron's ghetto ... into a dunking, ... I went to war for my new friend Jesus against the forces of evil that had taken a poor ghetto kid and made him God. Tie game with five seconds remaining!”, Chris Bosh at Hall reflects on his tears shed as 'water that made it possible for the seeds of greatness'. It covers the overall stats and accolades, as well as each player's usage compared to their differing eras. What year did Lebron win it again? I still had this window open when I went back to my iPad tonight and I glanced down to what you wrote. They say he had to find help in order to win, starting when he left for Miami with Chris Bosh and Dwayne Wade. If you include his Finals appearances, MJ faced 24 Hall of Famers on 48 separate occasions, with a final postseason record of 26-22, or 54%. Now all of those people are trying to fulfill their preconceived notion. In the Finals, LeBron loses his advantage in shooting efficiency slightly, being even in two-point field goal percentage, but excels even higher above Jordan in his rebounding and passing ability. It was difficult to score 100 in those days, now it is usual to see team scoring 100 plus. afterall, you see majority of the popoulation do not agree with you. Not to mention he had an 8 year contract so leaving wasnt an option. But James said the Spurs was the toughest defensive team he played against. LeBron James is one of the greatest players of all time due to his sustained excellence and leadership. Of course, not all of these players were in their prime, and overall both played against good competition. He posted a winning record against 6 of the 16, a tied record with 1, and a losing record with 9 of the 16. His free throw percentage falls only .2%, his overall field goal percentage falls 2.9%, and he turns the ball over exactly the same as he does for his career. However, his name is never mentioned in debates around the greatest player to ever play the game. The Arrogance is Appalling & causes a sense of disgrace to All those who left their Sweat, Blood, & Tears seared onto All those wood floors across the World & Stadiums they set foot at. LBJ is the most physically gifted player ever....but not even close to being the GOAT. Jesse Unk (author) from Ohio on June 14, 2019: You mean big games where he leads in go ahead shots made and averaged a triple double in the finals? Lebron rarely faced off against difficult Eastern Conference opponents. Hopefully, Lebron can win a few more titles then we can revisit this debate. I'd like to see that adjustment in terms of defense and offense between Jordan time and Lebron time. LeBron joined the Western Conference when he joined the Lakers in 2018. Look...you wrote an article as a lebron fan and cherry picked to make it seem hes better than jordan. Jordan has five regular season MVPs while Lebron has four. Found inside – Page 12LeBron's unsettled home life made school hard for him. He missed 82 days of school in ... In fifth grade, LeBron had perfect attendance and a B average. For the next few years, ... That same year, he threw down his first slam dunk. To me this discussion is clear cut determined. So instead of allowing the tape to be released, James and Nike kept the video under wraps. There is a clear gap in their legendary status at this time. Jordan won defensive player of the year (won mvp same year) why couldn't he guard lebron? However, when it comes to LBJ and MJ, big picture, one has 6 titles and one has 3 titles, and given bball is such an individualist game, it's hard to go past that, especially as many of their overall stats (esp PER) are so similar (I realise the rejoinder might be the Bill Russell argument, but I don't think you even have him in your top 10 players). The dude who choked away a 3-1 lead and then went to play for the team who he choked it away against? If they did, the greatest player ever would be Bill Russell, who won 11 championships in his 13-year career. In order to end this debate of who's the greatest, one needs to look at the key factors that would determine who the greatest of all time is. He won more on the biggest stage, but failed often in the playoffs and rarely beat some of his greatest opponents. Study Finds It’s Possible. He posted a winning record against 11 of the 14, tied with 2, and only posted a losing record to Dwight Howard with a single matchup that he lost. Found insideEach time he yelled, “Dunk! ... She wanted to pick up threeyearold LeBron, squeeze him hard, and never let him go, but she knew he would only want to ... Gloria didn't have much, but what she did have she showered on little Bron. Phil Jackson created an offense that changed the game. Coach Pop was no joke. Can you really sit here and say that Jordan was an all around greater player? Even when eating nutritiously, healthy aging depends on moderating the number of calories you take... Or; when you have to resort to watching Top Chef. I could go on but the point is you are biased for lebron and picked stats to support your argument for him. OKLAHOMA CITY, Sept. 12, 2021 – The Oklahoma City Thunder has waived forward Josh Hall, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti. His first Finals appearance he was triple teamed by a Spurs team that knew he had no help. I enjoyed your well written piece, living through all of these changes in the NBA. winning more in the playoffs versus winning in the Finals, when it counts the most. All around what?? CBS Sports has the latest NBA Basketball news, live scores, player stats, standings, fantasy games, and projections. Celtics legends Paul Pierce, Bill Russell (as coach) highlight 2021 Hall of Fame inductions. Sleepy Drivers Involved in 100,000 Crashes a Year, Most People Can Recognize About 5,000 Faces, It Just Doesn’t Pay to Be Nice, Study Finds, E-Cigs Continue to Spark Debate Over Health Risks/Benefits, What Did Americans Eat Today? Also, learn to read. LOGIC & INTELLIGENCE OVER EMOTIONS! Get real! If you include Finals appearances, LeBron faced 25 Hall of Famers on 66 occasions, with a final postseason record of 35-31, or 53%. Also there’s no way jordan would be leading Lebron in all “major,” stat categories. Remember assist, pts and offensive rebounds all make up a player's offense while blocks, steals and defensive rebound makes up a player's defense. Lebron James is the goat of the NBA no cap he is a much better play than Jordan ever was if Jordan was still playing he could not guard Lebron and you wanna know how i know that Jordan cant even guard Allen Iverson so how can he guard the most feared player in the NBA answer that. Jordan was the Finals MVP six times to Lebron’s two. Jordan is a better offensively and defensively hence is better all round play than LeBron. After watching LBJ lose yet another NBA Finals, and this hub popped up again, I thought Id strengthen my argument on MJ. . James and longtime friend, Drake, were seated courtside to watch his son, Bronny James, return to the court for the first time this season. One is less dignified. .. numbers are nothing if not placed into context.. this is own example of many... Jesse Unk (author) from Ohio on April 19, 2020: I actually have Bill sitting 8th all time. Crawford, then a collegiate player, dunks on/past/near LeBron during a pickup game at James' camp. "The Master Strategist" Sami Zayn called the NBA All-Star guard to the ring ahead of a Ten-Man Tag Team Match. Pito Love and MJ Bonette are two of the biggest idiots I’ve ever had the misfortune of meeting (via internet). Here are 5 reasons why Lebron is no Michael Jordan. For me, it is based on the players I've seen play. He’s just built bigger and stronger than anyone in the league. He is who history shows he is, whether it was known at the time or not. I wonder if James had stepped up on defense, could he had handled Tim Duncan and that incredible Spurs dynasty. This means that 58.82% of the time, he would make the Finals and finish the season at first or second. If he gets one or more it gets harder to debate. James builds super teams while Jordan made the team he was with better. Everything else points to Jordan or a stalemate. This article will cover the top 10 National Basketball Association players of all time, judged by their stats, career accolades, strengths, and weaknesses. Look at the 2007 (Spurs/Suns), 2014 (Spurs/Thunder), 2017 (Warriors/Spurs) and 2018 (Warriors/Rockets) Western Conference finals, the better teams were those facing off in the Western Conference. Not at the time. Certain areas when LJ retires to lead 3 NBA teams to a telephone pole guys. 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