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Apr 17, 2015 4:49 PM
I would take Lebron over MJ in everything but blackjack and the 4th quarter of a Game 7.
Apr 17, 2015 4:49pm
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Apr 17, 2015 4:59 PM
I'd bet MJ has lost way more money in BJ than Bron has. Bron doesn't strike me as a reckless gambler
Apr 17, 2015 4:59pm
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Apr 17, 2015 6:17 PM
like_that;1722342 wrote:Time will tell.
Sure, maybe it is too early to crown a player who is still active. As of now, MJ is the best, but I think Lebron is a much better player.
Apr 17, 2015 6:17pm
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Apr 17, 2015 6:26 PM
LeBron can do things that no one in the history of basketball can duplicate. Just the sheer size and athleticism puts him into a category of his own.

MJ is a better offensive player.

In the end, I think LBJ will end up as the best ever.
Apr 17, 2015 6:26pm
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Apr 17, 2015 7:13 PM
Laley23;1722362 wrote:LeBron can do things that no one in the history of basketball can duplicate. Just the sheer size and athleticism puts him into a category of his own.

MJ is a better offensive player.

In the end, I think LBJ will end up as the best ever.
He's in the discussion. This might be a fun discussion, in the discussion:

Shaq, LBJ, MJ, Wilt, Russell, Big O, Timmy

Anyone got someone else they want to throw into the hat?
Apr 17, 2015 7:13pm
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Apr 17, 2015 7:18 PM
Kareem. Especially if you're talking from HS through NBA
Apr 17, 2015 7:18pm
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Apr 17, 2015 7:31 PM
Miguel Cabrera. Have you seen his jump shot?
Apr 17, 2015 7:31pm
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Apr 17, 2015 7:37 PM
Laley23;1722362 wrote:LeBron can do things that no one in the history of basketball can duplicate. Just the sheer size and athleticism puts him into a category of his own.

MJ is a better offensive player.

In the end, I think LBJ will end up as the best ever.
People will never acknowledge that though, Jordan came first and there is this thing called nostalgia. Jordan happened during our childhoods and people will always place their childhood above anything else from my experience.
Apr 17, 2015 7:37pm
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Apr 17, 2015 7:38 PM
Commander of Awesome;1722369 wrote:He's in the discussion. This might be a fun discussion, in the discussion:

Shaq, LBJ, MJ, Wilt, Russell, Big O, Timmy

Anyone got someone else they want to throw into the hat?
I can't put Wilt, Russell or Oscar up there because I never saw them play and neither did anyone else on here in real time.
Apr 17, 2015 7:38pm
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Apr 17, 2015 7:39 PM
Laley23;1722362 wrote:LeBron can do things that no one in the history of basketball can duplicate. Just the sheer size and athleticism puts him into a category of his own.

MJ is a better offensive player.

In the end, I think LBJ will end up as the best ever.
I'm not sure MJ is better offensively either, if you include passing and play making. They shoot nearly identical from the field as well. I think Lebron creates more offense.
Apr 17, 2015 7:39pm
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Apr 17, 2015 7:42 PM
I feel since we are old enough to appreciate Lebrons game, that some of us don't realize how explosive MJ was. I watched him as a kid, but never could understand that as a child. I watched highlights of MJ the other day, and his athletic ability was amazing. He might not be the size of Lebron, but I think MJ would posterize anybody in this current league.
Apr 17, 2015 7:42pm
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Apr 17, 2015 7:43 PM
Also, if Lebrons ends up going down as the greatest to play the game, then that would make me happy, because that would mean the Cavs have won at least one title.

Jk he will opt out and leave after the Cavs get knocked out by the bulls. /espn
Apr 17, 2015 7:43pm
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Apr 17, 2015 7:58 PM
robj55;1722375 wrote:I'm not sure MJ is better offensively either, if you include passing and play making. They shoot nearly identical from the field as well. I think Lebron creates more offense.
Im not talking numbers here.

LeBron gets a lot of buckets and stuff because of his size and strength. That doesnt diminish anything, but it also makes MJ a better scorer imo. He had more moves, and just a way about him on offense. LBJ doesnt need it, which is why I say he is in a category alone. No one can just dominate like him by simply being better as well as stronger and faster. MJ was a tremendous athlete, but not LBJ. He got his baskets from a great pull up game and an array of moves on the wing/in the post.

LeBron is a better passer and can facilitate an offense in a way MJ could not.
Apr 17, 2015 7:58pm
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Apr 17, 2015 8:15 PM
like_that;1722376 wrote:I feel since we are old enough to appreciate Lebrons game, that some of us don't realize how explosive MJ was. I watched him as a kid, but never could understand that as a child. I watched highlights of MJ the other day, and his athletic ability was amazing. He might not be the size of Lebron, but I think MJ would posterize anybody in this current league.
MJ was definitely an incredible athlete, his first step and burst was tremendous.
Apr 17, 2015 8:15pm
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Apr 17, 2015 8:17 PM
Laley23;1722379 wrote:Im not talking numbers here.

LeBron gets a lot of buckets and stuff because of his size and strength. That doesnt diminish anything, but it also makes MJ a better scorer imo. He had more moves, and just a way about him on offense. LBJ doesnt need it, which is why I say he is in a category alone. No one can just dominate like him by simply being better as well as stronger and faster. MJ was a tremendous athlete, but not LBJ. He got his baskets from a great pull up game and an array of moves on the wing/in the post.

LeBron is a better passer and can facilitate an offense in a way MJ could not.
MJ used to live in the lane in his early years so that's somewhat of a wash. Jordan was a slightly better mid range shooter. Lebron has the ability though like you said to live on the block and get easy buckets there where as MJ had that mid post area.
Apr 17, 2015 8:17pm
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Apr 18, 2015 12:14 AM
Kareem and Magic on that list of best ever as well IMO
Apr 18, 2015 12:14am
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Apr 18, 2015 10:05 AM
Commander of Awesome;1722369 wrote:He's in the discussion. This might be a fun discussion, in the discussion:

Shaq, LBJ, MJ, Wilt, Russell, Big O, Timmy

Anyone got someone else they want to throw into the hat?
chuck was up there too
Apr 18, 2015 10:05am
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Apr 18, 2015 7:03 PM
Laley23;1722379 wrote:Im not talking numbers here.

LeBron gets a lot of buckets and stuff because of his size and strength. That doesnt diminish anything, but it also makes MJ a better scorer imo. He had more moves, and just a way about him on offense. LBJ doesnt need it, which is why I say he is in a category alone. No one can just dominate like him by simply being better as well as stronger and faster. MJ was a tremendous athlete, but not LBJ. He got his baskets from a great pull up game and an array of moves on the wing/in the post.

LeBron is a better passer and can facilitate an offense in a way MJ could not.
I think this is a fair analysis. Can't say I disagree.
Apr 18, 2015 7:03pm
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Apr 18, 2015 10:12 PM
Clint Capela started the season 0/17 from the stripe? That seems like it should have been a bigger story.
Apr 18, 2015 10:12pm
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Apr 19, 2015 10:51 PM
Memphis pwned Portland, watching Clippers/Spurs right now. Really chippy, does not disappoint.
Apr 19, 2015 10:51pm
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Apr 20, 2015 12:37 AM
Rough few minutes for aron baynes.
Apr 20, 2015 12:37am
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Apr 20, 2015 6:49 AM
Didn't realize Crawford was back....Clips shredded Spurs defense
Apr 20, 2015 6:49am
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Apr 20, 2015 10:18 PM
Of all people to get into a "fight" it's Zaza Pachulia and nikola mirotic lol
Apr 20, 2015 10:18pm
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Apr 21, 2015 6:07 AM
I didn't watch the 2nd half but I hope the cavs get the Bulls from that first half.
Apr 21, 2015 6:07am
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Apr 22, 2015 12:04 AM
Josh Smith dropping dimes. Pretty sure all 8 of his assists have come in the 4th quarter.
Apr 22, 2015 12:04am