Like him or not...

[mtmuley]

Not much basketball stuff goes on here. LeBron James is putting the Lakers on his back. At 41 years old. Despite missing over 50 points a game from Doncic and Reaves being out. Pretty impressive. mtmuley

 

[Treeshark]

Freak athlete, 1-of-1.

Of all of the basketball players that I’ve wondered about how they’d do in the NFL, I think he’d fare the best. Tight end or pass rusher, I think he’d be nasty.

 

[mtmuley]

Freak athlete, 1-of-1.

Of all of the basketball players that I’ve wondered about how they’d do in the NFL, I think he’d fare the best. Tight end or pass rusher, I think he’d be nasty.

I'm a Jordan fan. But what LBJ is doing is good stuff. mtmuley

 

[brushcreek]

I’m interested to see if he can keep it up against really good teams. My hunch is no based on his record in the finals

 

[mdhunter]

I grew up watching Michael Jordon but LeBron James is something special as well. Different era’s but the greatness is undeniable.

 

[mtmuley]

I grew up watching Michael Jordon but LeBron James is something special as well. Different era’s but the greatness is undeniable.

If LeBron would have had the I would step on my Mom's face to score like Jordan, different deal. mtmuley

 

[Stretch866]

Regardless of what you think of Lebron, it is pretty awesome to get to see him play with his son.

 

[Marshian]

The man has been a beast since day one and never let up. Certainly an all time great.

 

[WNC2500]

The man has been a beast since day one and never let up. Certainly an all time great.

I would agree that Lebron is great, but he for sure is not of the caliber of Jordan. Almost all of the comparisons show how Jordan is truly the GOAT. Just my .02

 

[corndog1]

Very few if any have ever played like he is right now at that age. I can't even touch the net.

 

[WNC2500]

Very few if any have ever played like he is right now at that age. I can't even touch the net.

Oh come on @corndog1....we all can at least get the bottom of the net

 

[Marshian]

I would agree that Lebron is great, but he for sure is not of the caliber of Jordan. Almost all of the comparisons show how Jordan is truly the GOAT. Just my .02

I watched Jordan as a kid and teenager and was in awe of him. That being said, I do think LeBron is better. It’s a minority opinion I admit, but I consider him the GOAT.

 

[WNC2500]

I watched Jordan as a kid and teenager and was in awe of him. That being said, I do think LeBron is better. It’s a minority opinion I admit, but I consider him the GOAT.

I know what you mean and I do think that Lebron has done it longer, but not as many championships, not as many individual accomplishments on the Offense and Defensive side of the ball. Michael for sure elevated everyone around him.

Loved watching Jordan play. Bird was a sight to watch as well.

 

[Nick87]

I watched Jordan as a kid and teenager and was in awe of him. That being said, I do think LeBron is better. It’s a minority opinion I admit, but I consider him the GOAT.

How?

 

[Marshian]

How?

I could come at it from many angles from both a short and long timeline perspective. From the long one, his career has been excellent for over two decades as evidenced by his career points, rebounds and assists totals plus his current run as the Lakers main playoff guy. From the short term, his peak in Miami and Cleveland when he won was just absurd. The Finals series were he literally led both teams in everything (points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks) is unheard of. He was a complete package beyond Jordan to me. As for the straight up rings, that’s somewhat flawed as Russel and Robert Horry have more yet noone says they’re the GOAT. And for Jordan being 6-0, that’s impressive but no one faults him for the times he doesn’t get to the finals. I don’t particularly see why losing in the finals is any worse than not getting to the finals to begin with. Again; I know I’m in the minority but it’s not an absurd opinion to hold.

 

[Nick87]

I could come at it from many angles from both a short and long timeline perspective. From the long one, his career has been excellent for over two decades as evidenced by his career points, rebounds and assists totals plus his current run as the Lakers main playoff guy. From the short term, his peak in Miami and Cleveland when he won was just absurd. The Finals series were he literally led both teams in everything (points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks) is unheard of. He was a complete package beyond Jordan to me. As for the straight up rings, that’s somewhat flawed as Russel and Robert Horry have more yet noone says they’re the GOAT. And for Jordan being 6-0, that’s impressive but no one faults him for the times he doesn’t get to the finals. I don’t particularly see why losing in the finals is any worse than not getting to the finals to begin with. Again; I know I’m in the minority but it’s not an absurd opinion to hold.

If you watch the two play there is no comparison imo. Especially when. You look at who they were up against. All that flopping is flat out embarrassing. Im sure we will never agree though. When someone feels they have to self proclaim themselves as the greatest, to me thats telling.

 

[Southern Elk]

 

[Darkside]

All the players that have been mentioned are great players.
But I Loved watching Larry Bird, the best trash talker in basketball and Backed it up. He was Fun to watch.