What makes Lebron better than Kareem?

[Imyremeshaw]

I'm watching the LAL & NYK game, and I'm following the narrative of LeBron passing Kareem for the scoring record, knowing it's going to happen but it feels totally forced with the Lakers record and their expectations.

Having said that, I wanted to get better perspective from Coli posters, what actually makes Lebron better than Kareem(outside of versatility which is position related in a sense, especially Kareems era)?

While LeBron accomplishments have yet to be already written, when I look at resumes I don't see an argument outside of FMVP? (2 to 4)

 

[jadillac]

A number of us here never saw Kareem play much maybe outside of the late 80s towards his end.

I'm sure most will say Lebron just has a better skillset. Which he should considering Kareem is a 7-footer from the 60s 70s - 80s era

I personally never thought the record would be broken.

 

[Gil Scott-Heroin]

A more dominant, skilled and impactful player. It's as simple as that.

 

[In The Zone '98]

We probably shouldn't compare Bigs to Wings 1:1

 

[Pacni99a12]

As far as dominance at their peak MJ and Shaq probably the only people I put with or above Bron. I put far more weight on postseason play and impact.

 

[duncanthetall]

How old do you think most of us are?

 

[murksiderock]

As far as dominance at their peak MJ and Shaq probably the only people I put with or above Bron. I put far more weight on postseason play and impact.

Shaq was not more dominant than LeBron peak-for-peak, this narrative needs to die. Bron is right there with Mike in terms of peak dominant PLAY...

 

[KidJSoul]

Many people (including older people) questioned Kareem's ability to win a ring without an all-time point guard, let alone a good one.

Some look at his lack of 70s success post-Oscar despite a lack of great teams he had to play against, they look at game 7 of the 1980 Finals where he didn't play but the Lakers still won because Magic dropped 40, and they look at how even as he fell off in the late 80s, the Lakers were still an elite team

There's reason why if you look at most GOAT lists or goat debates before the last 10 years, Kareem wasn't always consensus top 3 like he is now.

With LeBron, he was the undisputed best player for his championships, and was the primary scorer and playmaker.

 

[BrothaZay]

Shaq was not more dominant than LeBron peak-for-peak, this narrative needs to die. Bron is right there with Mike in terms of peak dominant PLAY...

No he isn’t

 

[FabTrey]

there's nothing a human can do against this.

 

[Hey_zeus]

He doesn't have to wait for a pass plus many other reasons. But 70s Kareem was different though. Its unfortunate it was the basketball dark ages. If he won in LA before Magic got there he'd get more due.

 

[Luke Cage]

there's nothing a human can do against this.

Wilt blocked his sky hook twice

 

[BigMoneyGrip]

Is Kareem top 10 all time in points, rebs, and assist?

 

[Luke Cage]

Is Kareem top 10 all time in points, rebs, and assist?

replace assists with blocks and say top 3 instead of top 10, then yes.

 

[Pacni99a12]

Shaq was not more dominant than LeBron peak-for-peak, this narrative needs to die. Bron is right there with Mike in terms of peak dominant PLAY...

Eh I said with OR above and I grouped Shaq and Mike. So it didn't necessarily mean Shaq was better. I'd still say Mike would get the edge but that's kind of besides the point. We're pretty much splitting hairs anyway. The main thing is I would put those 3 in a separate group. And I don't have Kareem in there