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  1. 10-01-2013 #1
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    By CHRIS CHASE – October 1, 2013 at 10:13am EDT
    In his prime, Michael Jordan thinks he would have defeated LeBron James and other NBA legends in a game of one-on-one. But there’s one matchup Jordan wasn’t sure about.
    Jordan was interviewed by Ahmad Rashad for an upcoming promo video for NBA 2K14. He said he’d like to have played games against Jerry West, Elgin Baylor, Julius Erving, Carmelo Anthony and Dwyane Wade, among others, and was confident in his ability to defeat all comers.
    “I don’t think I would lose,” Jordan said, “other than to Kobe Bryant because he steals all of my moves.”
    The clip hasn’t yet been fully released, so it’s impossible to say whether Jordan dropped the mic and stared at the camera for seven seconds after delivering that line.
    You want to know why MJ’s the greatest? Because he can lower the boom on two future of Hall of Famers in the course of a single sentence. I’m better than LeBron and Kobe is derivative, he’s saying. That’s trash-talking gold.

    (Steve Mitc , USA TODAY Sports)Of course, Jordan said it with his wry smile that gave the impression he was joking and belies the fact he almost certainly wasn’t. Nor should he be. His explosiveness to the basket, late-career fadeaway and disruptive defense would give him an advantage over everyone. LeBron could overpower him, but MJ is MJ. He’d get all the calls.
    Earlier in the clip, Jordan waffled when asked to pick the better player, Kobe or LeBron. “Kevin Durant,” he said with his trademark grin.
    When he got serious, Jordan praised both players — Kobe for his championships and determination, LeBron for his skills.
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  2. 10-01-2013 #2
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    Lebron for his skills? I think it's safe to say that Kirby is the more skilled player, but Lebron is just better because he has the full package. Sure, his skillset is not the greatest, but he's basically a PG in a 6'8 260 athletic freak body, what makes him so dangerous is his size and his passing ability, you can make him shoot jumpers, but you won't stop him from making great passes to his wide open teammates, something that Kirby lacks.

    Point is, MJ = GOAT, Kirby = top 25, Lebron, top 10 and still has at least 4-5 elite years remaining.
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  3. 10-01-2013 #3
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    lol @ Kobe stealing all of his moves. Jordan was the GOAT but he sucks when it comes to talent evaluation (lol kwame brown)
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  4. 10-01-2013 #4
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    Both MJ and Lebron on Kobeta Male anyway
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  5. 10-01-2013 #5
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    I'd take Melo over a lot of players in a 1 on 1. His size alone makes him a trouble in the post, plus he can take you off the dribble or shoot the j. Can't defend him 1on1.
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  6. 10-01-2013 #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Technique
    I'd take Melo over a lot of players in a 1 on 1. His size alone makes him a trouble in the post, plus he can take you off the dribble or shoot the j. Can't defend him 1on1.
    How about Melo stopping the opposing player 1 on 1? Make it Winner's out and Melo never sees the ball.
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  7. 10-01-2013 #7
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    No one owns a move. Kareem didn't invent the sky hook... he just perfected it. Magic didn't invent tbe no look pass... he just perfected it. Jordan didn't invent the fade away... he just perfected it. Duncan didn't invent the cuckhold... he just perfected. Must I enlighten you s on everything.
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    Kobe didn't event clanking jumpers in the clutch, he just perfected it.
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  9. 10-01-2013 #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by Buddy Mignon
    No one owns a move. Kareem didn't invent the sky hook... he just perfected it. Magic didn't invent tbe no look pass... he just perfected it. Jordan didn't invent the fade away... he just perfected it. Duncan didn't invent the cuckhold... he just perfected. Must I enlighten you s on everything.
    You didn't invent Naruto gotry.... you just perfected it
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  10. 10-01-2013 #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by Leetonidas
    Kobe didn't event clanking jumpers in the clutch, he just perfected it.
    Duncan invented missing layups in the clutch. .. so he owns it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Buddy Mignon
    Duncan invented missing layups in the clutch. .. so he owns it.
    & you own The Naruto
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    Quote Originally Posted by Clipper Nation
    & you own The Naruto
    The Clippers didn't invent losing... but they sure have perfected.
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    I'd agree. Strictly in terms of one-on-one play, I think MJ would definitely have an advantage over LBJ.
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    There are about a dozen guys in the league today that would own James head up. He's not a playground legend.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Leetonidas
    Kobe didn't event clanking jumpers in the clutch, he just perfected it.
    Quote Originally Posted by Clipper Nation
    You didn't invent Naruto gotry.... you just perfected it
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  16. 10-01-2013 #16
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    who the cares about 1on1 games, tbh?..

    Dad Killer's insecurity towards Lebron is cute, tbh..
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    Quote Originally Posted by HarlemHeat37
    who the cares about 1on1 games, tbh?..

    Dad Killer's insecurity towards Lebron is cute, tbh..

    Well, MJ was the better defender and offensively MJ's post game murders Bron's, it's not far fetched to say MJ would win the match up. Bron has the size advantage, but people underrate how tough and athletic Michael was.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Buddy Mignon
    There are about a dozen guys in the league today that would own James head up. He's not a playground legend.
    He must not have grown up in the 8 Mile section of Konoha
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    MJ dropping truth bombs.
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    His old, gambleholic ass never shuts up.
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    LeBron and Magic aren't 1 on 1 type talents IMO. they flourish as team leaders, tbh.
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    Jordan just have Kobe the ultimate compliment, damn. I don't think I've ever heard, read about Jordan admitting the possibility of beating him one on one.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Buddy Mignon
    No one owns a move. Kareem didn't invent the sky hook... he just perfected it. Magic didn't invent tbe no look pass... he just perfected it. Jordan didn't invent the fade away... he just perfected it. Duncan didn't invent the cuckhold... he just perfected. Must I enlighten you s on everything.
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    Prime Kobe defensively would just force MJ to shoot 3-pointers and clank. MJ would have to respect Kobe's superior outside shooting though
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  25. 10-01-2013 #25
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    Kobe would beat MJ because he had better range....MJ was marginally better defensively but look at it like this..if Bruce Bowen was no match for Kobe's range MJ would have gotten murdered...Kobe wins 1 on 1 with MJ that's why MJ admitted that Kobe would likely beat him...
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    here's an example of Kobe's range..something MJ never had:



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