William Bassington
that boy
when is the last time Bron shut down an elite PF or Center?
Stan Van Gundy says Lebron James is already better than Michael Jordan
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Durant, Melo, LeBron, Wade, Kobe, Rose etc would all be just as good with the older rules.
Case in point, Kobe's shooting numbers have stayed pretty much the same despite playing before and after the zone & handcheck rules. Imagine if you couldn't shade some of these guys with what is basically a box and 1....
mastermind
Rest In Power Kobe
Eh, in Kobe's case it's difficult for him to stand on his own because a lot of his game clearly has been patterned on Jordan, down to movements.
Besides, his fans are very easy to make mad
while that is true, Jordan bit a lot from guys like David Thompson and Walter Davis. Its never held against him (and thats mostly because those guys were stars before 1980 so they may as well not exist).
Kobe emulated Jordan, but he is still the 2nd best 2guard ever.
As for his fans getting mad, I get it.
mastermind
Rest In Power Kobe
Lebron cannot guard the center position effectively.
1-4, sure.
But Roy Hibbery would feast on Lebron. Brook Lopez would feast Lebron. Nene would feast on Lebron. Even Dwight Howard would feast on Lebron.
The only player, that I have seen, that could guard 1-5 with some decency was KG.
1-4, sure.
But Roy Hibbery would feast on Lebron. Brook Lopez would feast Lebron. Nene would feast on Lebron. Even Dwight Howard would feast on Lebron.
The only player, that I have seen, that could guard 1-5 with some decency was KG.
Whitty Hutton
these posters are TRASH
Rodman
to think he hasn't peak yet.
Yeah those guys are the elite of the elite, i was referring to some of the lesser players.
Guys like MJ, Drex, Pippen, Penny, Stock, Hill, KJ, Mash, Harper, etc.. IMO would be even better in today's game with the rules in place and how they appease players of that caliber.
Let's get some things straight, MJ was a more physical defender because the rules back then allowed him to be. LeBron is playing in an age where offensive players are allowed to flourish do the mere fact that he's a perennial candidate for DPOTY despite primarily being a perimeter defender is absurd. Do you people really think Lebron wouldn't be shutting down players like Craig Ehlo, Randy Wittman, Kiki Vandwhege, Rodney McCray, Danny Ainge, and Chuck Person?
And imagine those people trying to guard him?!
That being said, MJ is a better and more creative scorer by quite a large amount, he's better at reading the passing lanes, he's a good passer, he's amazing off the ball, he has a better first step, and he's a lockdown perimeter defender.
LeBron is a better finisher, better passer, more versatile defender, has better court vision, and he can do a lot for his team.
Both are better than Kobe, MJ is still better than Bron but Bron is a top 3 talent of all time.
And imagine those people trying to guard him?!
That being said, MJ is a better and more creative scorer by quite a large amount, he's better at reading the passing lanes, he's a good passer, he's amazing off the ball, he has a better first step, and he's a lockdown perimeter defender.
LeBron is a better finisher, better passer, more versatile defender, has better court vision, and he can do a lot for his team.
Both are better than Kobe, MJ is still better than Bron but Bron is a top 3 talent of all time.
Captain Crunch
Veteran
You're like 25 breh. How did you see Jordan's prime?
NBA TV Classics and YouTube highlights
Malik
Superstar
while that is true, Jordan bit a lot from guys like David Thompson and Walter Davis. Its never held against him (and thats mostly because those guys were stars before 1980 so they may as well not exist).
Kobe emulated Jordan, but he is still the 2nd best 2guard ever.
As for his fans getting mad, I get it.
Jordan learned all his moves from his big little brother
I kid, I kid. nikkas really act like Jordan wasn't young once & watching the stars before him 
Malik
Superstar
Lakers Offseason
Superstar
Athletically, yeah he's better than Jordan. And he's better at getting his teammates involved. But when it comes down to the last 5 minutes of the game, as all NBA games do, and the pressure is on, I'll take MJ over anyone.
PoPimp84
All Star
I getting sick of this shyt
nikkas aint see Jordan Play like that; it's no where fukking close, Jordan could kill you from anywehre. I have 0 fears of Lebron winning games on contested jumpsots or even going to the ft line
It's easy to dominate when 80% of your points come from lay ups and dunks. Lebron is a knee injury from irrelevancy............................[/QUOTE
Jordan could kill you from anywhere and definitely is the more versatile scorer but how can you knock bron for making the higher percentage shots? That's kinda like folks criticizing Mawse for not feasting across the middle more during his prime. If the D cant stop you with your strengths, abuse they ass.
OGmittee
Smugest Poster Alive
SVG aint neva lied 
ppl still wishing injuries on the Kang i see...carry on haters, shyt is laughable. i never seen ill will wished on an athlete at these proportions before (who didnt fairly deserve it), why cant u ppl enjoy watching dude play?
once lebron realized if he shoots 85% from the line he could be avg 35 a game his stats are gonna be >>
todays league is tougher to play in BTW, the avg talent>>>>
ppl still wishing injuries on the Kang i see...carry on haters, shyt is laughable. i never seen ill will wished on an athlete at these proportions before (who didnt fairly deserve it), why cant u ppl enjoy watching dude play?
once lebron realized if he shoots 85% from the line he could be avg 35 a game his stats are gonna be >>
todays league is tougher to play in BTW, the avg talent>>>>
holidayinn21
:SmugMoneyMike:
This is about LeBron and MJ, why is the red headed step child Mr. Bean Bryant being mentioned among the two greatest wing players breathing?
nikkas throwing Kobe's name in here like some bum rapper trying to hand you his mixtape.
you're a decent poster, and you're probably a decent human being, but u gotta chill with the kobe hate dawg.
