Comments on: Phil Jackson talks LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan

By: 20dollardinners

20dollardinners — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 15:43:25 +0000

Neither did it alone but I never saw MJ quit. I saw that from Lebron more than one series.

The debate for Lebron always seems to be flexibility and athleticism. Undeniable, but what made MJ MJ was his ruthless will to win. We saw a little of that from Lebron in the finals, but he had a log way to go.

He may win 5 or 6 MVPs in large part part because critics love point guard like players (makes others better).

He has one ring. He likely will not get 6. His stats will compare to Oscar Robinson not MJ.

MJ was a “Ill carry us on my back” score-first player with a competitive drive second to none. Kobe has been the only one close to MJ since MJ retired.

By: misterdreamer119

misterdreamer119 — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 02:02:20 +0000

Omnius Puss your post is gay.

By: michaeljordanseviltwin

michaeljordanseviltwin — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 00:03:02 +0000

The LeBron vs. Magic/MJ argument has become irrelevant. He’s not Magic and he’s not Jordan. LeBron has a unique skill set that can’t be compared to anybody before him. Maybe if you took Scottie Pippen and give him 60lbs, some more speed & athleticism… then you have something like LeBron. But clearly LeBron has surpassed Pippen so from now on there should be no comparisons.

LeBron James is LeBron James; may we forever compare his career with the young talent of the league as we do with MJ, Bird & Magic.

By: davidly

davidly — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 21:46:00 +0000

Three fewer years on the front end of his NBA career and an NCAA title to boot.

And, come on: He had damn good reason to retire, and by doing so actually did Pippen a favor with his own legacy. Besides, Jordan’s career is all the more remarkable when you consider his return and what happened thereafter. I mean, seriously.

By: soopreme

soopreme — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 21:35:05 +0000

LOL, Lebron not as good as Kobe !!!
All you have to know about the Kobe/Lebron debate is Phil Jackson said he tried to get Kobe to play more like Lebron LOL !!!!!!!

By: omniusprime

omniusprime — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 21:00:29 +0000

Queen James will never, ever be as good as Michael Jordan or Kobe Bryant, period – case closed. Sorry but Leboring is only great in the eyes of pundits, and we all know pundits are blind. Leboring isn’t going to win another championship this year showing he can carry his team to back-to-back or three-peats like MJ and KB have accomplished.

Go Kobe!!! Go Lakers!!!

By: miamatt

miamatt — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 20:55:12 +0000

Sure, but at the same AGE Jordan had just one his first title, and you can’t use the retirement thing as something in MJ’s favor. Sorry, but costing your team two potential title runs is a big minus in my book.

You are right, though, James has his work cut out for him- he’ll have to be near perfect the rest of his career, and get some favorable breaks to go his way, to really enter this discussion.

By: fanz928

fanz928 — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 20:37:22 +0000

Lebron might not win 6 rings but he will close to 6 regular season MVP

By: passerby23

passerby23 — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 17:57:55 +0000

Let’s not forget that Lebron came into the league at 18. He’s going into his 10th year in the league. You wonder when the wear and tear will catch up to him. Can Lebron battle through the kinds of injuries Kobe has and whether he can adapt his game as Kobe and Jordan have/did? I also wonder whether Wade’s injuries and wear and tear could derail the Heat competing year after year.

Lebron has a lot of work to do to cement himself as the best of all-time in my opinion. I think more than the rings and the MVPs, the biggest difference between Lebron and Jordan was Jordan’s clutchness; the number of big time plays under pressure when it counted, living up to the moment. Jordan instilled fear in every opposing team and fan. I just haven’t seen enough of that from Lebron yet in his career.

By: florida727

florida727 — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 17:36:12 +0000

Look at the definition of what a “legacy” actually is… per dictionary.com: “anything handed down FROM THE PAST”.

LeBron’s still in the present. I’m not particularly a fan of his, but before we start evaluating his career relative to Jordan’s, let him actually HAVE a “career” first, then compare him to others. BTW, if rings are the most critical determinant, where’s Bill Russell’s name in all these G.O.A.T. conversations? (Sorry, not a Celtics fan either; born and raised in Chicago. Jordan’s the best I’ve ever personally seen.)

By: blueintown

blueintown — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 17:01:27 +0000

It’s not Kurt’s opinion that bothers me. It’s his continual assault on the english language.

By: prosourcetalk

prosourcetalk — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 16:57:44 +0000

Today you should’ve seen me and Mousy today at school today

By: davidly

davidly — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 16:35:51 +0000

He’s got his work cut out for him. After the same amount of time in the league as James has now, Jordan had just won his seventh scoring title and third Finals MVP. Then he retired–the first time.

By: paleihe

paleihe — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 16:27:39 +0000

That’s why when there’s a story, I tend to read just the quote section.

The opinion of the writers isn’t that important.

By: blueintown

blueintown — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:28:58 +0000

I couldn’t even make it past that catastrophic opening “sentence”. Pity.

By: miamatt

miamatt — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:21:02 +0000

You are correct that the comparison can’t be made yet, Kurt; it is unfair to both MJ and LBJ.

As a Heat fan I would love to see James match, surpass, or simply be in a legitimate debate about who is the greatest of all time. But right now, I won’t go any further than, “James is the best in the world today, and we’ll see how it all shakes out.” Should be one helluva show in any case.

By: cakemixa

cakemixa — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:19:07 +0000

We’re already on pace for one “controversial” Lebron/MJ comparison per week this season! Who will make one next week? Shaq?