re: Alonzo mourning says Jordan would average 50 today.

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Additionally, I don't think there are many who will debate the guys inside today are nothing like the guys in the 90s, making the lane more accessible which is where tons of fouls are drawn (90% of shooting fouls are in the paint).

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Offensively, yes no question. However in today's game almost every team has at least 1 decent "rim protector" big whose sole purpose is to change shots at the rim. And these guys are always near the rim now due to the recent defensive rules. Jordan was a great finisher, but its much harder to finish at the rim these days against good teams which is why great teams focus on floor spacing and balance (as opposed to the Mark Jackson/Barkley back down with everyone on the other side of the floor) to help create good shots (now I feel like I'm criticizing the Pels with that last statement).