Jordan would have said to his teammates "**** you guys, give me the ball. I'm not gonna let you guys be the reason I lose." He would have been mad as hell, probably slap Chris Bosh and challenge him to a fight.
NO. Lebron is not the same type of player as Jordan. He doesn't have that much passion. Skill wise, he's right there or maybe even better, but mentally he doesn't deserve to be compared to Jordan or Magic at that.
I agree with one of the above comments, Lebron's skills aren't even close to Jordans. Jordan has both a complete offensive and defense package. Lebron has no post moves and a streaky jump shot. He is excellent at driving to the hoop and score in transition. Lebron is a better shot blocker than Jordan, but that's about it. Lebron wins on pure talent and physical attributes. Jordan has a strong mental will and MUCH MUCH better basketball fundamentals and skills. I think a lot of it has to do with the fact that Jordan went to college and was trained under the legendary Dean Smith.
I think saying he is just as or more skilled than Jordan is a big stretch but you can probably say he is just as and possibly more athletically gifted than Jordan.
Agree with the athletic prowess of the 2 comparatively. However, skills? Jordan and it's not even close.
LBJ is as athletically gifted as Jordan, but isn't quite as gifted in terms of basketball skills. His jumpshot is way too streaky and his post-ups are non-existent. Is he the only superstar without a consistent turnaround jumper? But he is mentally weak. You can tell in the 4th that he is playing hot-potato with the basketball out there.
Lebron is easily the most athletic player to ever play the game, especially with his ridiculous combination of strength, size and speed. He dominates with precisely those 3 factors. Skill wise? Not even close. Jordan's offensive game is polished to perfection, and he certainly has more than enough arsenal of offensive moves to score more than 2 points in the fourth quarter.
What "skill" is LeBron better at than Jordan? LeBron is obviously bigger, stronger, and maybe faster. But, I don't know about more skilled.
See? You're just as dumb as most of other heat fans. Lebron's skill is not on the same level with MJ's.
I hope some day in the future people will stop comparing LerBon to MJ. Kobe to MJ was ridiculous enough. Can't players just be themselves? LerBon is the first LerBon, not the next MJ.
Lebron is a rich man's Pippen. And that says a lot because Pippen really was a great player. But Lebron is not the alpha-dog that people expect him to be. He is not Jordan or Kobe. He doesn't demand that his teammates be better, and he can't take over a game whenever he wants.
Jordan would tell everyone to rebound and get the **** out of his way. And everytime Chris Bosh loses the ball on a weak drive Jordan will stare him down and make him **** his pants.
No, Jordan's jock must be carried in the Ark of the Covenant and can only be carried by 7 Hasidic rabbis, and kept behind the shroud at the United Center when not out for celebration.
