Michael jordan vs lebron at age 27 book

Mj went a perfect 60 in the nba finals and never needed a game. Comparing every element of lebron james game to michael. Feb 15, 20 michael jordan says lebron would not be as successful in his era michael jordan calls modernday players soft and coddled and lists four players in todaya era that would have been successful in. Lebron james vs michael jordan, versus by brian howell. Lebron debate is set to take over twitter once again with the release of the last dance, a 10part. Lebron james is a firstofitskind and exceedingly controversial attempt to answer the question that some believe will define an era in sports. The 23 year old is playing against the 39 year old in a game of 1 on 1 until someone else decides to show up at the end. Wire photosfile it seems to be the raging sports debate of the day, and i find it amusing that its taken so many people interested in basketball so long to. On december 27, 2001, he scored a careerlow six points against the indiana. Feb 14, 2019 james, who has a career scoring average of 27. This title compares classic star michael jordan and contemporary champion lebron james. Using these data, and in clutch time last 5 minutes of 4q and ot.

Could michael jordan beat lebron james in oneonone gq. Whos had better teammates, lebron james or michael jordan. Is lebron james or michael jordan the greatest nba player. May 30, 2011 tim grover, who has trained kobe, lebron, and jordan, was asked who would win a 1on1 battle of jordan vs. How lebron can finish his fairy tale better than mj the ringer. One of many riveting reads in the basketball biography books series by clayton geoffreys. If you are talking about skill well, lebron wins shooting lebron is better at shooting from every where on the floor. With james still established as the leagues best player at age 33 and adding playoff game winners to his resume seemingly by the week, the question is worth asking. But the next big freeagency decision for lebron james could determine whether hell ever have a chance to pass mj. Michael jordan is a real conversation now, so lets have it comparing the two alltime greats by rodger sherman may 31, 2017, 12. Michael jeffrey jordan born february 17, 1963, also known by his initials mj, is an american former professional basketball player and the principal owner of the charlotte hornets of the national basketball association nba.

The inspiring story of one of basketballs greatest. Feb 23, 2018 in the battle for goat supremacy, michael jordan is still way out front. Tim grover, who has trained kobe, lebron, and jordan, was asked who would win a 1on1 battle of jordan vs. The nba has seen countless stars over the years, but the debate over which of these goats shines brightest has raged on for years and will continue to be talked about for. Michael jordan debate marlowe alter, detroit free press published 2. He had a 48 inch vertical, the second highest after wilt chamberlain.

Is lebron james a better athlete than michael jordan. Keep in mind, though, that those years encompassed mjs late 20s and early 30s, a point in life that the 27 yearold lebron is just now entering. Michael jordan says lebron would not be as successful in his era michael jordan calls modernday players soft and coddled and lists four players in. This is james 15th nba season, matching jordans total, and he has already played 71 more regularseason games and an incredible 49 more playoff games.

Lebron james vs michael jordan online from australias leading online bookstore. Michael jordan came out of retirement simply for the love of the game and all that. May 26, 2017 although james needed more games than jordan to overtake him on the postseason scoring list, he still did it at a younger age. Jordan, who played 15 nba seasons, retired in 2003 with a career scoring average.

As he reaches his 50th birthday, mj is still looking for one more ass to kick. In a previous interview, the 37yearold admitted he probably ruined jordans stint with the wizards. Lebron james says space jam 2 still on track for 2021 release. Lebron james began his career with the cleveland cavaliers and current. We track every game, every play, every shot during the bulls final title run. Is lebron james or michael jordan the greatest nba player of. Michael jordan the greatest of all time vs old school real. Jordan is only a better shooter from the freethrow line. Michael jordan vs lebron james at age 27 nba forum interesting fact. In the battle for goat supremacy, michael jordan is still way out front. Jordans first season in 198485, their respective sophomore seasons in 200405 and 198586. Both james and jordan won their first championship at 27 and their. May 25, 2017 bill laimbeer settles lebron james vs. His combination of size, speed and skill is freakish.

Lebron has recently appeared in his eighth straight nba finals series. For more on wright thompsons story, listen to the sporting life with jeremy. Dont click this in his playoff run with the raptors, kawhi leonard shut down the critics that labeled him as a system player, and strongly reminded doc rivers of mj. But the worst sports argument of the past decade concerns lebron james. Lebron has also played on worse teams with worse coaches. Michael jordan vs lebron james at age 27 page 2 message board basketball forum insidehoops message board basketball forum insidehoops insidehoops main basketball forums nba forum. Defense lebron and jordan are pretty equal but unlike lebron jordan. Lebron and michael have the same number of titles at age 31. Michael jordan debate will rage on forever, espn broke down each players stats in their age 33 season.

Basketball has brought all of our information on michael jordan, the 199798 bulls and the 199798 nba season together on one page for easy reference. The coronavirus crisis may have forced a halt to the 2020 nba season, but the jordan vs. Jul 16, 2018 among active nba players, the only one who has even a shot at contesting michael jordan s status as the greatest of all time is lebron james. Michael jordan in eight graphs lebron james passed michael jordan on the nbas alltime career scoring list, so here are eight graphs comparing their point totals. Lebron james or michael jordan linkedin slideshare. Ill take lebron james, absolutely, laimbeer said to host etan thomas on the rematch podcast earlier this month listen below. Michael may have won 6 nba championships, but if lebron james and kobe bryant were to play 1 on 1, lebron would win. But this comparison is misleading and unfair, because they didnt have the same number of nba seasons under their belts at age 27. I used to firmly argue that nobody will approach jordan, and rationalized it that the game was different and that lebrons isolation bull in a china shop offense wouldnt have worked in the 1980s and early 90s. Most points 226 by michael jordan, chicago bulls vs. In 2006, the nba introduced age requirement restrictions. Accolades and awards and heres the big one, jordan fans have championships in their back pockets. T michael jordan, lebron james, and more sports greatest of all time.

Sports punditry and analysis is always full of bad arguments and poorly thoughtout opinions. Michael jordans wizards years are underrated the passion of. Relive the fateful night thenhigh school phenom lebron james met michael jordan, through the lens of grant wahls feature on lebron from sports illustrated in 2002. Its just a bad comparison until their careers are over. Jordan, as we all know, has six rings in six appearances. He played 15 seasons in the nba, winning six championships with the chicago bulls. Obviously, id be stunned to see lebron rattle off a 3peat from age 3234 as jordan did. Lebron james on michael jordan, playoff scoring record. For a while, it seemed feasible that james may one day surpass michael jordan as the greatest basketball player of all time. First and foremost michael jordan is one of the best defenders in nba history. May 10, 2018 this is james 15th nba season, matching jordans total, and he has already played 71 more regularseason games and an incredible 49 more playoff games. Michael is mostly known as a scorer while lebron excels at every aspect of the game.

Ive seen young mike and young lebron and i must say dr. Deep into his 15th season in the league, lebron today. Lebron has accomplished more in part because hes had 4 more seasons than jordan at the same age. The inner circle stays behind, gathered in suite 27, just across the. Michael jordan says lebron would not be as successful in his. The first space jam was released in 1996 featured michael jordan in. I got violent in a pickup game and ruined michael jordan. Apr 28, 2020 lebron has recently appeared in his eighth straight nba finals series. We then compared those five comrades on a yearbyyear basis lebrons rookie team in 200304 vs. Lebron james and michael jordan were about the same age when they. Chicago bulls 19841993, 19941998 washington wizards 20012003. Lebrons odds of catching jordan the new york times.

Oftentimes, the rings argument is what puts mj ahead of lebron in debates on who is the goat. Michael jordan comparison headtohead comparison between the nba stars michael jordan and lebron james that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side. Lebron james vs michael jordan comparison nba comparisons. Once during his ritual of handing out books for his players to read, he gave jordan a book about gambling. Michael jordan is definitely quicker than lebron at 66, 220 lbs.

In addition to his age and injuries, he was joining one of the least talented. May 10, 2018 olbermann weighs in on the jordan lebron debate 3. Jordan will always have the rings on lebron, but if you are talking pure physical skills and play on the court lebron is the best. But it also took him longer to accomplish some things because those 4 seasons were his 1822 years. Michael jordan is probably the greatest scorer to ever play in the game, but i may go as far as to say that lebron james may be the greatest player to ever play the game because hes so potent offensively that not only can he score at will, but h. Lebron james is one of the best basketball players currently active. Chicago bulls 19841993, 19941998 washington wizards 2001. Lebron james is a better basketball player than michael jordan. Mar 27, 2020 lebron james says space jam 2 still on track for 2021 release despite coronavirus shutdown. Sports and racing nba this is a split board you can return to the split list for other boards. Lebron james says space jam 2 still on track for 2021.

Bulls won 40 games with jordan before pippen arrived, 50 during pippens rookie year. In this fun topten book, readers will learn all about basketballs biggest stars. Michael jordan versus library binding december 15, 2017 by brian howell author. Michael jordan is widely considered to be the greatest player in nba history.

Lebron also plays every position including center and defense incredibly well at all of them. The following is an excerpt from christopher pierzniks new book in defense of. Naturally, during one of the sessions with the campers, someone asked mj whether he in. Among active nba players, the only one who has even a shot at contesting michael jordans status as the greatest of all time is lebron james. Heres how lebron james compares with michael jordan at age 33. Lebron james says space jam 2 still on track for 2021 release despite coronavirus shutdown. Since the shot data on bbref only dates back to 20002001, i could only find data for kobe, lebron, and durant. Take a look back at michael jordans illustrious career in photos.