Does LeBron have more game winners than Jordan?

Jordan won more games and thus has a greater overall record in the Finals. On an individual performance level, however, LeBron excels in more categories than Jordan in both their regular-season careers and Finals.
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How many game winners did LeBron have?

LeBron James – 7 buzzer beaters. Joe Johnson – 8 buzzer beaters. Kobe Bryant – 8 buzzer beaters. Michael Jordan – 9 buzzer beaters.
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Who has the most game winners in the NBA?

The record for most NBA buzzer beaters in history goes to none other than Michael Jordan. A six-time champion and arguably the greatest to ever pick a basketball up, Jordan tallied nine buzzer beaters in his illustrious career.
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Who has more game winners LeBron Jordan or Kobe?

Chicago Bulls legend and six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan has the highest number of game-winners in NBA history. He has nine game-winners, closely followed by LeBron James, Kobe Bryant and Joe Johnson, all of whom have eight game-winners each.
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Who is the clutchest player in NBA history?

Bottom Line: Magic Johnson.
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Who has more buzzer beaters mj or LeBron?

LeBron James has also hit more buzzer beaters than Jordan, and more go-ahead shots with five seconds to go in the game. His field goal percentage on these shots is also higher than Jordan's.
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Who is more clutch MJ or LeBron?

Per Chasing23.com, Jordan was 6-of-10 in the clutch during the postseason through his first 10 years. His 60 percent clip trounces LeBron's 43.8. If we were to break it down even further to see how he fared through his first 16 attempts—the number LeBron is currently at—it gets a little bit closer.
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How many buzzer beaters has LeBron made?

#4 LeBron James - Seven buzzer-beaters

Over the years, LeBron James has hit a total of seven buzzer-beaters, with the latest coming back in May 2018 for the Cleveland Cavaliers against the Toronto Raptors in the NBA Playoffs. He is yet to register a buzzer-beater for the LA Lakers.
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How many game winners does MJ have?

Jordan had 25 game winning shots in his NBA career with plenty of buzzer beaters and highlight dunks to go along. He was 9-18 in the final 24 seconds and 5-11 in the final 10 seconds. In the playoffs he was also a game winning machine, hitting 3 buzzer beaters and going 5-11 on go ahead shots in the last 5 seconds.
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Who is a better shooter LeBron or Jordan?

Shooting. LeBron James has really improved his prowess as a shooter since he entered the league out of high school, but even on his best day couldn't touch the impeccable finesse of Jordan. Jordan, a career 49.7 percent shooter from the floor, has a slight edge over LeBron, who checks in at 47.9 percent in his career.
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Who has better stats Jordan or LeBron?

LeBron James: Regular season stats. Jordan is superior in the scoring department, but James grabs rebounds and dishes out assists at a higher rate. While both players are known for tenacious defense on the wing, Jordan finished first in the league in steals three times in his career.
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Where does LeBron rank all time?

LeBron James ranks second in The Athletic's best players in NBA history list.
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Who has the most championship rings in sports?

And the winningest winner in sports history is none other than basketball legend Bill Russell. Russell led the University of San Francisco to three Final Fours and two National Championships while averaging upwards of 20 points and 20 rebounds throughout his college career.
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Is Jordan more skilled than LeBron?

When Skip Bayless Said LeBron James Is A Better All-Around Player And More Skilled Than Michael Jordan: "He Is A Better Passer, He Is A Better Rebounder, And He Can Play Defense." LeBron James and Michael Jordan are always the two players that headline the conversation of the greatest players of all time.
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Who played more games LeBron or Jordan?

In terms of games played, Lebron has played in 1,265 games and counting while Jordan ended his career with 1,072. Lebron will pass Jordan in points scored next season.
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What is LeBron James winning percentage?

LeBron James has won 65.4 percent of the time in his career.
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Who is the real NBA goat?

Who is the GOAT in the NBA? The most common (and correct) answer to this question is former Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan. 'Air Jordan' won no fewer than six NBA championships during his time with the Chicago Bulls, claiming the Finals MVP award on all six occasions.
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Who saved the NBA?

Larry Bird and Magic Johnson revived the NBA in the 1980s.

That title game became one of the most documented finals in history -- it remains the highest-rated college basketball game ever, a contest that captivated the nation.
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Who is the NBA goat now?

NBA superstar LeBron James is acknowledged by a wide array of basketball fans as being one of the GOATs (greatest of all time) in the sport.
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Is LeBron still goat?

LeBron James has had a longer career and is the greatest 37-year-old player ever. No player has played as great for as long as LeBron, and he has a whopping 18 All-Star appearances. Only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more with 19.
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