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02-15-2013, 12:53 PM | #1741 |
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lesser athletes?
you do realize there isnt a good Center in the NBA today, or a dominating one. Jordan had to go up against a dominating big man like every night. Dwight Howard would be garbage at his position in that era, and he is considered the best Center currently because he has no competition or talent at it. |
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More guys like Dirk would be better for the sport. Only reason Kobe is effective at all anymore is because he became super ****ing skilled at his craft.
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02-15-2013, 01:09 PM | #1743 |
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It's all relative in terms of athleticism, so your point is really moot. Jordan was going against players with the same workouts, supplements, etc. as LeBron is going against in his generation. In addition, the most important distinction between eras IMO is the style of play. Teams back then were allowed to bully, culminating with the Jordan Rules. Guys would get beat to hell when they went into the lane back then, and it was accepted.
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the way Detroit and new york played defense back then....the whole team would be t'd up and thrown out today...you never came in the lane for free
you had enforcers, hockey style...
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02-15-2013, 02:10 PM | #1746 | |
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Wow, what being the GOAT does to your mind. My precious.
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Rumor now is Howard for Rondo.
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02-16-2013, 01:02 AM | #1748 | |
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But yes, Dwight is good rebounding and can block a shot, but he's ****ing awful on offense. He has no rythm at all. I hope the Lakers can trade hiim for something decent. He's never going to be that guy because he cant score when it counts you cant give him the ball in the post and say go to work. He just doesnt posses them attributes. He's NEVER gotten better in the post. If he has its SLIGHT. I have had a chance to watch alot of his game go go league pass and im disappointed. |
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That Jordan article is great. That's why all things being equal, it'd be tough to ever take Kobe or LeBron over him. He has a ruthless streak that might surpass any athlete in any sport, ever. Even today he can pick apart their game. He would literally devote his entire waking life to destroying anyone who challenged him.
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Charles Barkley actually called LeBron a "bigger, stronger Michael Jordan" the other night. And if you're being honest with yourself, you have to admit that's exactly what the guy is playing like these days. Last edited by KC_Connection; 02-16-2013 at 04:16 AM.. |
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LeBron James' 2012-2013 season: 31. 4 PER, .637 TS%, .604 eFG%, 13.0 TRB%, 34.1 AST%, 2.3 STL%, 1.8 BLK%, 124 ORtg, 103 DRtg, 12.3 WS (so far), .307 WS/48 Yeah, reminiscing about the past is great and all, but don't let that feeling of nostalgia ignore the history that's going on in the present. |
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But your homerism for LeBron shows its true colors if you're even trying to put LeBron in the same conversation as MJ. MJ was the most clutch player of all time. And don't sell the bullshit that LeBron's clutchness comes even remotely close to MJ's. MJ was better than LeBron. Barring some major turnaround in LeBron's game, it will stay that way. No, don't sell the BS which I know you will that this is a knock on LeBron. It is a compliment to a player who is one of the best players to ever play in ANY sport. |
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It's not fair to compare LeBron and Jordan until James is done. However, when it's all said and done I'm betting LeBron will be viewed at least as his equal, and possibly better. The only reason he wouldn't be is if he doesn't get the rings.
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The thing about LeBron is, how long can he go. He's 6'9 275lbs and has an aggressive playing style. Like I've said before, he'll be interesting to watch once hes in his 30s.
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