Tracking LeBron
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I don't know how many remember this but James played a few games in the First State when he was a senior in H.S. The games were in a Bobby Jacobs Holiday Tournament at the Beach. James turned pro shortly after that.
I disagree but that‘s what makes the world go ‘round. Certainly, MJ is in my top 10.
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https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/michael-jordon-vs-kobe-bryant-vs-lebron-james-what-stats-say
Great stuff. It makes for great conversation.
Great stuff. It makes for great conversation.
I have no dog in the fight & love the debate…but let’s not leave out the shooters that were placed around Jordan such as Craig Hodges (won the 3-point contest 3 years in a row & the only other player to do that was Larry Bird), John Paxson (hit the game-winning 3 to close out one of MJ’s 3-peats) & of course Steve Kerr who is one of best shooters I have seen & also won a 3-point contest I believe. Ijs…LoL
@Uncle Bumfuzzled & @J12, what about the level of competition Jordan played against. Definitely a different style of basketball. From the Detroit Bad Boys, the Celtics at the Garden, Knicks with Ewing and Oakley. Not sure super flopper Bron could handle getting beat up by some of those teams night after night
Wasn’t going to bring up the 9 all defensive teams MJ made compared to Brons 5. Look MJ was doing both sides of the court
Much different style of basketball, I prefer the more physical game back then the way it was. It’s rare that a guy plays 82 games these days, and that’s with the refs not even allowing too much physicality…smh
I gotta go w/ Jordan…that 6 for 6 in the Finals w/ 6 Finals MVPs & being a defensive stopper on the other end is hard to get past for me.
KLove was a +19 in game 7 of the Cavs' championship win over the Warriors a few years back. He was the cog.
Getting back to Lebron's immense talent. Let's look at another framework. The 1973 World Champion Knicks. Their starters were Willis Reed (5), Dave DeBuschere (4), Bill Bradley (3), Earl Monroe (2) and Clyde Frazier (1). I consider them to be the forerunners to today's more fluid game. Lebron could have stepped in and played any position on the court and would have probably improved the Knicks in 4 of the 5 positions and improved a World Championship team. What other player could have come close to doing that in any era.
Another gent in the the conversation of Top 5-10 would be the Oscar Robertson. Blessed to have seen him play a few times in person.
Getting back to Lebron's immense talent. Let's look at another framework. The 1973 World Champion Knicks. Their starters were Willis Reed (5), Dave DeBuschere (4), Bill Bradley (3), Earl Monroe (2) and Clyde Frazier (1). I consider them to be the forerunners to today's more fluid game. Lebron could have stepped in and played any position on the court and would have probably improved the Knicks in 4 of the 5 positions and improved a World Championship team. What other player could have come close to doing that in any era.
Another gent in the the conversation of Top 5-10 would be the Oscar Robertson. Blessed to have seen him play a few times in person.
Loved that Piston's team. They were the basketball equivalent of the mid 1970's Philadelphia Flyers. Yes, that was a more physical era. I think Lebron would have done fine in that time frame....and he wouldn't have left the NBA to play baseball for a couple of years. Then, again, I can see Lebron being Aaron Judge like. (Now, that was to make Rider smile....)
That did give me a chuckle I must confess. Lebron is a little soft imo. Big O, Reed, Earl the Pearl, (D) Senator Bradley and Frazier did not take games off. King of the flop, Great basketball player, top 5 but I have Lebron as a more athletic Karl Malone. My opinion only. I’m sure guys will have their own take on it this topic but I will be 57 this year,seen a lot of great players none more spectacular than 23.
Look mom no hands 🙌
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rider said "none more spectacular than 23."
I can't disagree on the spectacular comment. I think Elgin was capable but it was such a different game back then. Doc had his moments....but night in night out on the spectacular scale...Jordan wins hands down....
Let us continue...
I can't disagree on the spectacular comment. I think Elgin was capable but it was such a different game back then. Doc had his moments....but night in night out on the spectacular scale...Jordan wins hands down....
Let us continue...
Always enjoyed watching George Gervin, then Michael came on the scene....none better IMHO. Lebron is great but he's what I call a compiler...lots of stats. Also let's not forget MJ's little baseball stint in the prime of his career, if not for that he might have 7 or 8 rings and Hakeem and company might not have any! No doubt Lebron would/could've have played in Jordan's era, but what would his stats look like? Now think about Jordan playing in Lebron era😲
That said I was telling my son the other night what a great event he is going to witness and be able to say he saw him play!
That said I was telling my son the other night what a great event he is going to witness and be able to say he saw him play!
A break from this but will be back, Look at this——-Coach Donte
Enough is enough! Long live the King…who passed Magic in assists this year. LeBron will end up with 40,000 Points…Blessed to have seen all the great NBA players except Mikan. Kareem is a towering intellect. Ain‘t nobody topping that with Russ coming close.
missed the game but did get to watch the comedy show starring Biden. Hilarious from start to finish !!!!
