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Statistically and talent wise Lebron is the best in history by a gajillion miles.
I’m still taking prime jordan over prime lebron. For the same reasons I’m taking Montana over Marino. Apart from maybe gretzky and tiger woods, Mj had an unmatched killer instinct. I ragged on Lebron for this early in his career, but he did eventually become a stone cold killer. But it still doesn’t match MJs. That’s not a knock on lebron. We are talking GOAT level not just for basketball but for all sports.
What’s unique about Lebron is that he forced owners to give in to his every demand. And from that standpoint I feel like he was too pushy about keeping his friends close. Engineered trades he shouldn’t have and hand picked and held on to too many players longer than he should have. MJ was lucky in many regards to have a coach and (early on) a front office that complemented him. But I also tend to think Lebron would’ve made Phil Jackson’s life a living hell too.
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