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re: MJ versus Lebron - One on one...quote: They aren't fighting, this is Basketball. Basketball isn't all athleticism, it requires LOTS of skill. There's a reason that Chris Paul is ranked higher than most of the NBA, and its not because of his strength, size, or height. Reply • Back to Top |
| MJ all day every day. MJ wins Ball handling First Step Jumpshot Defense Intensity Bron Wins Size Over all speed. Reply • Back to Top |
quote: i have been watching and its been great to watch, but he will need to hardware to go along with it quote: this won't last 4 years like he is doing now  Reply • Back to Top |
quote: Why so absolute? He's only 28. 3 years ago people were saying LeBron would never win a title. Speaking in such absolutes is rarely a good choice. Reply • Back to Top |
quote: dude is trolling both sides  Reply • Back to Top |
quote: the miles, unless he takes some years off. At this age he compared to MJ he had more games logged in the NBA. It will be like when Kobe hit his decline still good but not lights out anymore. Lebron this season has been a treat to watch but to think he can keep this up into his 30's with all the playoffs games and such is nuts. This post was edited on 2/15 at 4:47 am Reply • Back to Top |
| I don't like comparing it to Kobe because their games are different. LeBron is a much better finisher around the rim than Kobe because of his size. I think it'll help sustain his elite level longer. I think you're going to end up being wrong about this, but we won't know until things play out. With the way LeBron's game is evolving I can easily see him playing at a similar level for a handful more years. Reply • Back to Top |
quote: thats my point the hits take it toll over the years going to the basket. He has been blessed to not have a major injury or operation so far. Kobe who's game is much more like MJ's hit a decline like all players do. Lebron takes much more of beating b/c his style of play it will eventually catch up to him. Reply • Back to Top |
quote: Karl Malone played at a high level through 37 (If you wanted to go by seasons played that'd be when LeBron is 33, which is 4 more years), and he's the same size as LeBron and took just as much of a beating. The beating is easier to withstand because of his size. Not only that but LeBron is such a special athlete and physical specimen that saying he's definitely going to age in X way seems odd. Every player ages slightly differently. LeBron may begin his decline at 30 or he may begin it at 34. There is evidence to suggest both is possible. Reply • Back to Top |
quote: you can't even compare their style of play. Things like quickness and exploding to the basket will decline with age and the hits he takes will only speed that up. Lebron might be the same size but he is much leaner than Malone whos body was built for banging bodies down low. Reply • Back to Top |
| So, when I hear statements like Lebron is more athletic than Jordan, am I not supposed to laugh uncontrollably? Reply • Back to Top |
quote:You can but that doesn't make it true. Lebron would take MJ one on one because of his size and athleticism. Reply • Back to Top |
quote: Yeah makes perfect sense that he would lose Reply • Back to Top |
| Another thing. We're arguing them both in their prime. LeBron might just be easing into his prime. He might get a little better than he already is which is scary. Reply • Back to Top |
quote: Lebron is bigger than MJ, fact. Please explain how he is more athletic than MJ. I hear this repeated constantly. So much, that I think people just take it as fact without even thinking about it. Reply • Back to Top |
quote: You get me, StraightCash. Reply • Back to Top |
| I honestly hope Lebron somehow ends up winning 7 titles, so everyone will think he is better then Jordan. Reply • Back to Top |
quote: Kind of hope he doesn't. "Count the rings" is my litmus test for basketball discussions. Reply • Back to Top |
| I have never met someone that was old enough to really watch Jordan play, that even considers this a discussion Eta: save for espn talking heads trying to push ratings. Reply • Back to Top |
| anyone care to explain to me how Lebron is more athletic than Jordan? Still waiting to hear this one. Reply • Back to Top • Refresh |
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