Greenhornet
A God Among Kings
larry bird beat michael jordan 80 percent of the time
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Prime Larry Bird is who Bron should be compared to Not MJ
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Nikkas is high. Lebron is probably the GOAT of perimeter players finishing. Lebron is a slasher who has CENTER/PF percentages despite taking way more shots.
Lebron's ability to absorb contact, keep his balance, and finish is ungodly.
Lebron's ability to absorb contact, keep his balance, and finish is ungodly.
Mike had it but it's hard to compare him to Lebron because he doesn't have the statistics in his earlier years to back it up yet.
Lebron literally finishes around the rim like a center despite being a perimeter player and taking more shots than most big men. Simply as a slasher, Lebron puts up absurd stats on absurd efficiency.
MJ was better at making acrobatic layups but Lebron is simply more effective at it. He's Literally shooting at like 78% around the rim.
Lebron literally finishes around the rim like a center despite being a perimeter player and taking more shots than most big men. Simply as a slasher, Lebron puts up absurd stats on absurd efficiency.
MJ was better at making acrobatic layups but Lebron is simply more effective at it. He's Literally shooting at like 78% around the rim.
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lol@ lebron being compared to Larry Bird
Lebron is much stronger and more aggressive Grant Hill. thats the closest player to him I guess.
Lebron is much stronger and more aggressive Grant Hill. thats the closest player to him I guess.
It's hard to put into words at how good Lebron is at finishing. Your brain might remember crazy circus layups and acrobatic finishes plus Lebron makes it look so easily but Lebron is THAT good at finishing.
This is his 10th season..
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its a travesty that bird was the 6th pick in the draft....shyt just made no sense whatsoever.
he could of been a Blazer, King, Knick, Pacer or Warrior.......
can you imagine if bird was a knick?????
he could of been a Blazer, King, Knick, Pacer or Warrior.......
can you imagine if bird was a knick?????
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its a travesty that bird was the 6th pick in the draft....shyt just made no sense whatsoever.
he could of been a Blazer, King, Knick, Pacer or Warrior.......
can you imagine if bird was a knick?????
Aurbach drafted him even though he said he'd be going back to college and lose rights to him if they didn't sign him before the next year's draft.
Actually, LeBron most closely resembles the New York Nets version of Julius Erving
His game is a lot like Dr. J's, except he has more size/power. His overall temperament is also similar to Doc's. Most superstars are known for being moody, ruthless jerks. They are not known for being "good," supportive teammates and "nice guys". Doc and LeBron are two big exceptions.
His game is a lot like Dr. J's, except he has more size/power. His overall temperament is also similar to Doc's. Most superstars are known for being moody, ruthless jerks. They are not known for being "good," supportive teammates and "nice guys". Doc and LeBron are two big exceptions.
Larry Bird - 13 seasons
3x NBA Champion
2x Finals MVP
3x NBA MVP
12x All Star
1x All Star MVP
Rookie of the Year
LeBron James - 11 seasons
2x NBA Champion (pending this seasons result)
2x Finals MVP (pending this seasons result)
4x NBA MVP
10x All Star
2x All Star MVP
Rookie of the Year
Larry Bird Reg. Season
24.3 PPG / 10 RPG / 6.3 APG / 1.7 SPG / 0.8 BPG
PER 23.5 / TS% .564
LeBron James Reg. season
27.5 PPG / 7.2 RPG / 6.3 APG / 1.7 SPG / 0.8 BPG
PER 27.8 / TS% .581
Larry Bird - postseason (164 games 95 starts)
23.8 PPG / 10.5 RPG / 6.5 APG / 1.8 SPG / 0.9 BPG
PER 21.4 / TS% .551
LeBron James - postseason (151 games 151 starts)
28.1 PPG / 8.5 RPG / 6.5 APG / 1.7 SPG / 0.9 BPG
PER 27.7 / TS% .551
PEAK SEASON
Larry Bird 1987-1988
29.9 PPG / 9.3 RPG / 6.1 APG / PER 27.8 / TS% .608
LeBron James 2012-2013 ... (you can really choose any year between 07 and 13)
26.8 PPG / 8.0 RPG / 7.3 APG / PER 31.6 / TS% .641