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Nah, he'd get hand-checked into oblivion.
He'd probably be an above-average player that's borderline elite. I just don't see him doing very well against the best defenders in the league TBH
Let's settle this once and for all. I think Lebron would dominate any era period, but it's always puzzling when some of the best players in that era discredits his dominance.
MJ was on record saying this
When someone on TV compares LeBron to Oscar Robertson, Jordan fumes. He rolls his eyes, stretches his neck, frustrated. "It's absolutely … " he says, catching himself. "The point is, no one is critiquing the personnel that he's playing against. Their knowledge of how to play the game … that's not a fair comparison. That's not right … Could LeBron be successful in our era? Yes. Would he be as successful? No."
That's after Lebron's back to back le IIRC. It's well known that Lebron is criticized for his mental toughness, ridiculous as that may sound. But we can all probably agree, that this generation of players is a bit "soft" in terms of their approach to the game. Not necessarily a bad thing since it is a different era afterall.
Do you agree that Lebron would not be "as successful" in Jordan's era?
Nah, he'd get hand-checked into oblivion.
He'd probably be an above-average player that's borderline elite. I just don't see him doing very well against the best defenders in the league TBH
90S sg/sf position was filled by
He's a mental midget, so no. The Bad Boys would push his in. So would the Knicks. Oakley, Barkley, Laimbeer, Rodman, and many other true thugs would have made his life . He hasn't shown toughness in today's game - what makes you farmers think he could survive in the'80s? Real talk.
I forgot how ing stupid this forum is. Every god damn thread is filled with trash.
You guys are going to trust the guy who drafted Adam Morrison and Kwame Brown to evaluate talent? Really?
Read it again. He said LeHype would be successful - I agree. I think he'd be an allstar in the'80s - just not a superstar. But when asked if LeHype would be as successful back then as he is now he said no. That’s true.
I've never seen any MJ comments stating LeHype doesn't have talent. It's his mental makeup that MJ doubts. I agree.
Yet you posted in this thread anyway. Says a lot about your lack of intellect.
I believe Pippen would have locked him down. Without help. Pippen is the greatest defender I've ever seen tbh.
There was nothing wrong with Brown cept Phil Jackson tried to turn him into James Worthy.
If Lebeta played any time before 2000, he would average around 6 ppg, 2 rpg, and half an assist. Tops. He wouldn't even get playing time if he played on the Mavs in the 90s.
Jordan's talent evaluation is . LOL having to dump Lance Stephenson after giving him that re ed contract.
mental makeup of waiting for the celtics to get old and complaining to stern about the pistons tbh
If Lebron James played in Oscar Robertson's era, what would he average?
What would he average when the talent pool is divided into two leagues, theres no three point shot etc.
He doesn't dominant this era, period. He plays in a much weaker conference. He left his team to chase a ring on a stacked team. He's 2/5 in the finals and went like 2 Finals without reaching his regular season average. I can honestly say that I've seen him afraid during games. Can he put up numbers? Yes. Is he great? No. Jordan smells fear on Lebron... and I see it. MJ could never respect a guy like that. In so many words Jim feels the same way. Do you think Magic would guarantee a win over Bird? Do you think Isaiah would guarantee a win over Magic? Do you think Duncan would guarantee a win over Kobe? Yet, an old ass Duncan guaranteed a win over Lebron. Why? Because he doesn't respect him as an elite compe or. Lebron and his legion of nerds define the game simply by numbers. "Check My Stats" is the shirt Lebron wore. Well... on the biggest stage check his record and his tats. That says it all.
Fine. Jordan's toughness evaluation is since he drafted Kwame Brown and Adam Morrison and signed Lance Stephenson.
Pippen was nothing but a glorified Jordan rider. He never locked anyone down. He was a good teammate, but Jordan was the heart of that team.
You got me.Yet you posted in this thread anyway. Says a lot about your lack of intellect.
Kang would have taken a wet hot all over the league, tbh.
'90s basketball
And MJ didn't win without PippenPERIOD.
No offense, but I hate this argument. Players are drafted by potential. It's a lottery for a reason.
Now Jordan is speaking here as a compe or. I'm assuming he observed Lebron's rise and fall in the league so he based his opinion on that. It's no different than watching your peers on game film. At a certain point, they just develop a character or habit. Without understanding the finer nuances, we're probably not going to understand his take on this matter as an athlete.
Pippen had an incredible "Hit List" in ^ vid. He locked up several HOFers. Defend all 5 positions in a pinch. SMH at anyone saying Pip wasn’t a great defender.
OK, you're going to trust the guy who signed Lance Stephenson?
He has many faults and they are obvious
- The flopping
- The injuries at key moments
- The chasing Rings as League MVP
Took him too long to establish a Post game
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