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  • yvesdereuter
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    • Jun 2007
    • 1688

    #31
    Re: Why people keep comparing Lebron to micheal jordan?

    Originally posted by kgx2thez
    False.

    Lebron is bigger, stronger, and faster than Nique ever was. Nique was very explosive but a 1 footed leaper is far more dangerous than a 2 footer jumper. It takes more time to go up on 2 allowing some defenders to catch up. Athletically Karl was never as gifted as Lebron. Yes he was strong but in the open court Lebron is unstoppable. All he needs is a half-step and it's a wrap. Those fast enough to keep up (Tony Parker, etc...) would be foolish because then his size/power takes over.
    This isnt a game show. LOL. No, I specified why Nique was more athletic. Niques athleticism was more useful in sets where there is traffic in the lane. I dont disagree that Lebron is faster or stronger than Nique was. I just dont see that skill set being as consistently applied on its own as Niques was. Lebrons skill set works coupled with his ability to pass. Nique's athleticism was his predominant skill set (though he could hit a jumper on some nights)...but the point is, he didnt have the passing to open up opportonuties for him like Lebron.

    Also, I never said he was a carbon copy of Malone. I said he was similar in that they both had that freight train dynamic. I said he is part magic and part Karl, not all of one or all of the other. I think you must be confused by the thread topic.

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    • KG
      Welcome Back
      • Sep 2005
      • 17583

      #32
      Re: Why people keep comparing Lebron to micheal jordan?

      Originally posted by yvesdereuter
      This isnt a game show. LOL. No, I specified why Nique was more athletic. Niques athleticism was more useful in sets where there is traffic in the lane. I dont disagree that Lebron is faster or stronger than Nique was. I just dont see that skill set being as consistently applied on its own as Niques was. Lebrons skill set works coupled with his ability to pass. Nique's athleticism was his predominant skill set (though he could hit a jumper on some nights)...but the point is, he didnt have the passing to open up opportonuties for him like Lebron.

      Also, I never said he was a carbon copy of Malone. I said he was similar in that they both had that freight train dynamic. I said he is part magic and part Karl, not all of one or all of the other. I think you must be confused by the thread topic.
      You're lucky it's not a game show. I'd be shaking hands with some grey haired guy and scheming on the girls, lol.

      Nique's athleticism in the half court was phenomonal no doubt but still not as good as Lebrons. Not a knock on Nique at all but more a testament to how Bron gets a lot of his dunks in the half court. He gets a lot of dunks off Iso's at the top of the key where he initiates the play off the dribble. Nique didn't have the handle or the offensive system to do this so I agree with you about the opportunities portion. I just think Bron's athleticism trumps Nique's in any offensive system or style of play.

      After re-reading this I sound like AlexBrady
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      • DC
        Hall Of Fame
        • Oct 2002
        • 17996

        #33
        Re: Why people keep comparing Lebron to micheal jordan?

        Am I the only one that doesn't hear people compare the two?

        Outside of saying, "What does LeBron need to do to surpass Mike to be the best in recent history," I don't hear the two names in the same sentence. Not even by ESPN.
        Concrete evidence/videos please

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        • KG
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          • Sep 2005
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          #34
          Re: Why people keep comparing Lebron to micheal jordan?

          Originally posted by DCAllAmerican
          Am I the only one that doesn't hear people compare the two?

          Outside of saying, "What does LeBron need to do to surpass Mike to be the best in recent history," I don't hear the two names in the same sentence. Not even by ESPN.
          I don't either. It's always Magic and then I hear KB compared to MJ.
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          • 23
            yellow
            • Sep 2002
            • 66469

            #35
            Re: Why people keep comparing Lebron to micheal jordan?

            Originally posted by DCAllAmerican
            Am I the only one that doesn't hear people compare the two?

            Outside of saying, "What does LeBron need to do to surpass Mike to be the best in recent history," I don't hear the two names in the same sentence. Not even by ESPN.
            I agree here DC

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            • TMagic
              G.O.A.T.
              • Apr 2007
              • 7550

              #36
              Re: Why people keep comparing Lebron to micheal jordan?

              I don't know why people compare LeBron to Michael either.

              LeBron is clearly far better than Mike ever was.

              I mean, it's not even close. And for those who think differently, you don't know what the hell your talking about.

              LeBron is a much MUCH better passer than Mike ever was. Plus LeBron is much MUCH more athletic than LeBron.

              It's way harder to score now than it was then because of the removal of ILLEGAL DEFENSE. Now people can just zone LeBron making it tougher for LeBron to score. But LeBron can't be stopped. So he scores anyway.

              "But, but, Mike had to deal with hand checking and, and..." ...and STFU. Injuries would be at an all time high today because LeBron would break every arm, hand, and pinkie of anyone who tried to hand check him.

              His shoes are much better than Jordans too. They provide superior traction on the floor, and are much lighter weight which helps add to one's explosiveness. Plus they're just plain cooler. I mean, you saw what they did to Delonte's abilities. He even admits it was the shoes.

              LeBron is also more clutch. Game winning layups > jumpers any day of the week.

              And he has better moves. Crab dribble > fade away any day of the week.

              Has Jordan ever graced the cover of Vogue or Fortune? Hell No!

              But, LeBron did. And might I add that LeBron looks much better in his GQ cover shot.

              Could Jordan guard LeBron? HELL NO! Nobody ever can.
              But I bet you that LeBron could guard Jordan no problem. He's bigger and stronger and faster than Jordan.

              LeBron fills every stat category. Every One. Jordan just scored points and had to be a HUGE ball hog to do so. LeBron keeps his teammates involved.

              Has Jordan ever scored 25 of his teams final points in game 5 of a playoff series against the #1 seeded Pistons in the Eastern Conference Finals? Hell No! That would seem impossible.

              But LeBron did. Matter of fact he scored 29 of his teams last thirty points, INCLUDING the game winner in a double overtime game in game five of the eastern conference finals against the #1 seeded Pistons.

              Has Jordan ever dropped a triple double (It really was one. Jordan lovers probably took it away from him) while scoring 50 points in Madison Square Garden? Hell NO

              But LeBron did. Best performance in the garden.....EVER

              LeBron is just plain better. He's already better than Jordan and he's only 24. He's only at about 40% of his maximum capabilities.

              The comparisons to Jordan need to stop. I don't get them either.
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              • KG
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                • Sep 2005
                • 17583

                #37
                Re: Why people keep comparing Lebron to micheal jordan?

                wait for it....wait for it
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                • Bornindamecca
                  Books Nelson Simnation
                  • Jul 2007
                  • 10919

                  #38
                  Re: Why people keep comparing Lebron to micheal jordan?

                  Originally posted by TMagic
                  I don't know why people compare LeBron to Michael either.

                  LeBron is clearly far better than Mike ever was.

                  I mean, it's not even close. And for those who think differently, you don't know what the hell your talking about.

                  LeBron is a much MUCH better passer than Mike ever was. Plus LeBron is much MUCH more athletic than LeBron.

                  It's way harder to score now than it was then because of the removal of ILLEGAL DEFENSE. Now people can just zone LeBron making it tougher for LeBron to score. But LeBron can't be stopped. So he scores anyway.

                  "But, but, Mike had to deal with hand checking and, and..." ...and STFU. Injuries would be at an all time high today because LeBron would break every arm, hand, and pinkie of anyone who tried to hand check him.

                  His shoes are much better than Jordans too. They provide superior traction on the floor, and are much lighter weight which helps add to one's explosiveness. I mean, you saw what they did to Delonte's abilities. He even admits it was the shoes.

                  Has Jordan ever graced the cover of Vogue or Fortune? Hell No!

                  But, LeBron did. And might I add that LeBron looks much better in his GQ cover shot.

                  Could Jordan guard LeBron? HELL NO! Nobody ever can.
                  But I bet you that LeBron could guard Jordan no problem. He's bigger and stronger and faster than Jordan.

                  LeBron fills every stat category. Every One. Jordan just scored points and had to be a HUGE ball hog to do so. LeBron keeps his teammates involved.

                  Has Jordan ever scored 25 of his teams final points in game 5 of a playoff series against the #1 seeded Pistons in the Eastern Conference Finals? Hell No! That would seem impossible.

                  But LeBron did. Matter of fact he scored 29 of his teams last thirty points, INCLUDING the game winner in a double overtime game in game five of the eastern conference finals against the #1 seeded Pistons.

                  Has Jordan ever dropped a triple double (It really was one. Jordan lovers probably took it away from him) while scoring 50 points in Madison Square Garden? Hell NO

                  But LeBron did. Best performance in the garden.....EVER

                  LeBron is just plain better. He's already better than Jordan and he's only 24. He's only at about 40% of his maximum capabilities.

                  The comparisons to Jordan need to stop. I don't get them either.
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                  • TMagic
                    G.O.A.T.
                    • Apr 2007
                    • 7550

                    #39
                    Re: Why people keep comparing Lebron to micheal jordan?

                    Originally posted by kgx2thez
                    wait for it....wait for it
                    Wait for what? Do you not agree? Even Born agrees with me and he is one of the most smartest and most knowledgeablest guys about the sport of basketball.


                    O...and I just created Jordan and had him play one on one with LeBron in 2K.

                    LeBron won.

                    By double digits mind you.
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                    • Altimus
                      Chelsea, Assemble!
                      • Nov 2004
                      • 27283

                      #40
                      Re: Why people keep comparing Lebron to micheal jordan?

                      Someone will take that seriously.

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                      • Brankles
                        Banned
                        • May 2003
                        • 5113

                        #41
                        Re: Why people keep comparing Lebron to micheal jordan?

                        Originally posted by Bornindamecca
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                        • GSW
                          Simnation
                          • Feb 2003
                          • 8041

                          #42
                          Re: Why people keep comparing Lebron to micheal jordan?

                          TMAGIC you forgot to add that Lebron will win the 8 rings that Mike should have won.

                          that just solidifies Lebrons greatness.
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                          • Altimus
                            Chelsea, Assemble!
                            • Nov 2004
                            • 27283

                            #43
                            Re: Why people keep comparing Lebron to micheal jordan?

                            Alright this thread has run its course. These comparison thread never work out.

                            Locked.

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