Teams score at a faster pace mostly b/c they shoot so many more 3s and b/c of the lack of the back to the basket bigs pounding the ball.

MJ never had to deal with a zone defense or being doubled off the ball. Considering he was never a good 3 point shooter it stands to reason he would not be able take advantage of the faster pace. He would probably end up looking a lot like DWade if he played in this era.

This post was edited on 5/25/17 at 11:13 pm

3 ...

Report Post

Posted by MidnightVibe

Member since Feb 2015

7896 posts

Posted on 5/25/17 at 11:13 pm to Dr RC

quote:
Simple math, today the teams score more and play at a faster pace.

Posted again for additional note:

0 ...

Report Post

Posted by Tyga Woods

South Central Jupiter Island, FL

Member since Sep 2016

30769 posts

Posted on 5/25/17 at 11:14 pm to Dr RC

[quote]MJ never had to deal with a zone defense or being doubled off the ball. Considering he was never a good 3 point shooter it stands to reason he would not be able take advantage of the faster pace. He would probably end up looking a lot like DWade if he played in this era.[/quote

You don't think Jordan's game would've evolved? Pretty sure he'd work more on his three point shot if he played in today's game. Wasn't doubled off the ball?? Did you ever watch his games?

1 ...

Report Post

Posted by mindbreaker

Baton Rouge

Member since Dec 2011

7658 posts

Posted on 5/26/17 at 8:51 am to Dr RC

quote:
He would probably end up looking a lot like DWade if he played in this era.

We already have a better comparison that played in this era. Kobe and MJs game were nearly identical in skill set. I'm pretty sure MJ would have looked more like Kobe had he played in this era.

0 ...

Report Post

More Sports - Replies to Post

Return To Board

Page 1

Return To Board