In regards to Jordan/Lebron. Lebron isn't even close.
Athletically, Jordan was ridiculous during his time, but Lebron is just crazy.
Defensively, Jordan was superior to Lebron. One of the best, if not the best wing defender. Career average of 2 steals per game.
Offensively, untouchable. That post move turn around jumper was smooth as silk and rich as gold. Thank you for that MJ. Kobe was able to learn your ways Lebron's got a bit more range on his shot though(3 pointers for sure)
In regards to passing, Jordan was better. Yeah, Jordan didn't average amazing numbers in assists, but you have to realize that the Bulls ran the triangle. When he was required to facilitate, in the 1991 finals, Jordan outpassed Magic freaking Johnson. In the last month and a half of the 1989 season, Jordan played the point, like Lebron does a lot in Miami, and averaged 10.4 assists. He had 10 triple doubles in 11 games. That's ridiculous. The game that he didn't get the triple double, he had 40 points and 11 assists. Monster.
Lebron takes MJ in rebounding numbers. His size should account for that though.
Killer instinct=MJ.
I think people tend to forget about the all time greats of the past(Kareem, Bill Russel, Wilt, etc). Those 3 players are leagues ahead of Lebron. And MJ is ahead of those players.
Athletically, Jordan was ridiculous during his time, but Lebron is just crazy.
Defensively, Jordan was superior to Lebron. One of the best, if not the best wing defender. Career average of 2 steals per game.
Offensively, untouchable. That post move turn around jumper was smooth as silk and rich as gold. Thank you for that MJ. Kobe was able to learn your ways Lebron's got a bit more range on his shot though(3 pointers for sure)
In regards to passing, Jordan was better. Yeah, Jordan didn't average amazing numbers in assists, but you have to realize that the Bulls ran the triangle. When he was required to facilitate, in the 1991 finals, Jordan outpassed Magic freaking Johnson. In the last month and a half of the 1989 season, Jordan played the point, like Lebron does a lot in Miami, and averaged 10.4 assists. He had 10 triple doubles in 11 games. That's ridiculous. The game that he didn't get the triple double, he had 40 points and 11 assists. Monster.
Lebron takes MJ in rebounding numbers. His size should account for that though.
Killer instinct=MJ.
I think people tend to forget about the all time greats of the past(Kareem, Bill Russel, Wilt, etc). Those 3 players are leagues ahead of Lebron. And MJ is ahead of those players.