What exactly did MJ do to make people consider him the GOAT?
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Originally posted by bamalamyou conveniently forgot to mention phoenix and seattle teams.
mj bulls also beat 64 win awesome seattle team. reign man in his prime and gp in his prime. they would kill in today's league.
utah was at its peak with arguably 2nd best pg ever and top 5 pf of all time, with hornacek at 2.
beat an awesome phoenix team, which definitely had more overall talent -barkley in his prime, kj(awesome) thunder dan, ceballos(could score 20ppg in todays league)
portland team was great- with drexler,kersey,porter,etc duckworth would be considered a top center now.
also, la got beat 4-1. only won game 1 on a shot by perkins near end of game.Comment
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Originally posted by gruntTrue. The bulls beat some really good teams. It just wasn't the Lakers, Pistons, 76ers, Celtics, and the Rockets of the early to mid 80's. I still find it amazing how the Lakers was able to take 5 titles in the 80's. The west was pretty much a cake walk while the East was loaded with good to great teams.
I'm also going to point out comparisons, in a sense that you really don't hear TRUE comparisons to Jordan. When you hear about kids coming out of HS or College, you draw realistic comparisons to guys like Duncan, Garnett, T-Mac, etc.
Rarely, if ever, do you hear or see scouting reports where under the headline "NBA Comparison" it says "Michael Jordan." Sure, some commentators have said Kobe and Vince could be the next Jordan back in the early stages of their careers. But all without explanation. Because of the simple fact that Michael Jordan dominated the league in such respectable fashion. The drive, the jumper, the clutch, the defense. It really is hard to draw those kinds of comparisons towards HS and College kids because (1)Michael Jordan was hands down, the COMPLETE PACKAGE and (2)Michael Jordan is simply put, ONE-OF-A-KIND.Comment
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Originally posted by bball_1523Even some of the best stars today have yet to do what MJ has done. Shaq might be the closest to him.
Shaq never has and never will be anywhere near Jordan."You make your name in the regular season, and your fame in the postseason." - Clyde Frazier
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he took a game that was traditionally ruled and dominated by big men. Kareem, Wilt, Russell and even Magic and Bird were 6'9. He at 6'6 210lbs took the game over at whatever time he need ed to. 6 shiny diamond encrusted gold rings.Comment
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Originally posted by glucklichThats nonsense. People dont acknowledge Wilt because he played in an era when the average height was 6'3"-6'5" and many guys couldnt dunk.
I still say MJ though...Hank's Custom Collectibles 3D printer/painter extraordinaireComment
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Originally posted by HMcCoyMJ was far quicker and more athletic than anyone in the league when he broke in. If MJ's physical attributes aren't a factor Wilts shouldn't be either. Works both ways.
I still say MJ though...Comment
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Originally posted by glucklichNo it makes a difference in that the game was played above the rim when Jordan broke into the league. That was not the case in Wilts era. And since the rim is only 10' and has remained that way, were at the point of diminishing return where average height + athleticism is involved.
Good point.
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Bill Russell, Wilt and Oscar were great in their times. Jodan's game trascends time. If you are going to start an all NBA team through all times, the first player chosen would be Jordan. You can pick many different big men, to start your team with, you can take many different point guards. But, if you had the first pick from the pool of the greatest you start that team with Money (Jordan) No one can do what he did in his prime.Comment
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Okay, I know this is straight up a dead topic that's already been beaten but why was Greg Anthony hating so much on Michael Jordan? Somehow, he was discrediting Michael saying that he wouldn't be able to take control of games like he did. He even said that the Bulls team that won the 70+ wins wouldn't be able to do it now. Even said that the Pistons would be overall better than that bulls team. Honestly, is that for real? What do you people think of that on the real? It seems like so many of those kats that played against Mike and the Bulls and didn't win any championships always seem to have a nice little negative word against their campaign. Maybe it's because I watched those years or maybe it's because I'm from Chicago. I just don't think it's right. Am I the only one??Comment
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Originally posted by iLLmatiche took a game that was traditionally ruled and dominated by big men. Kareem, Wilt, Russell and even Magic and Bird were 6'9. He at 6'6 210lbs took the game over at whatever time he need ed to. 6 shiny diamond encrusted gold rings.Comment
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The title of the thread should be What didn't MJ do? He did it all he became the best offensive and defensive player in the game.(period!) Not only that he had that killer instinct mentality which such few possess.-JoshComment
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Originally posted by luv_mistOkay, I know this is straight up a dead topic that's already been beaten but why was Greg Anthony hating so much on Michael Jordan? Somehow, he was discrediting Michael saying that he wouldn't be able to take control of games like he did. He even said that the Bulls team that won the 70+ wins wouldn't be able to do it now. Even said that the Pistons would be overall better than that bulls team. Honestly, is that for real? What do you people think of that on the real? It seems like so many of those kats that played against Mike and the Bulls and didn't win any championships always seem to have a nice little negative word against their campaign. Maybe it's because I watched those years or maybe it's because I'm from Chicago. I just don't think it's right. Am I the only one??
Greg's talking out his *ss because MJ punked him and the Knicks so many times.Comment
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Originally posted by Air23Greg's talking out his *ss because MJ punked him and the Knicks so many times.Comment
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