What made MJ better than Kobe?

Additionally, Jordan averaged over 2.5 steals per game six times over his career, whereas Bryant has never averaged more than 2.2 spg. In terms of sheer defensive stats, Jordan was definitely more effective as a help defender and his dominance in this area helped him secure the 1988 Defensive Player of the Year Award.
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Who was better Michael Jordan or Kobe?

To add icing on the cake you can say that Jordan had an overall statistical output than Bryant. He averaged more points (4.8 PPG), rebounds (0.9 RPG), assists (0.6 APG) while shooting 4% better than Bryant. It's true, Jordan was an excellent shooter.
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What made MJ the best?

Jordan's career playoff average of a whopping 33.4 PPG stands as the best in NBA history. He also holds the most 50, 40, 30, and 20 point games in playoff history. In fact, Jordan has scored in double digits in every single career playoff game he'd ever played in.
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Was Jordan more efficient than Kobe?

In other words, with essentially the same volume of the offense being directed through each player, Jordan was just a lot more efficient than Bryant at turning possessions into points.
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Who is the goat of basketball all time?

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Most MVP awards: His six career MVP awards are the most for a player ever. He won three apiece with Bucks and Lakers. At No. 2, Bill Russell and Michael Jordan are tied with five each.
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Michael Jordan vs. Kobe Bryant - Who Was Better?



Has Kobe ever beaten Michael Jordan?

While Bryant fell one championship short of Jordan's six, he did earn bragging rights in one category: head-to-head matchups. Bryant finished his career with a 5-3 record in matchups against Jordan, although, much like Bryant and LeBron James, they never faced each other in the NBA Finals.
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What was special about MJ?

His career was still booming until he unfortunately passed on June 25, 2009. What makes Jackson so unique is his creative sense in singing and dancing. He popularized multiple dance moves such as the moonwalk, his iconic lean, and many others.
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What makes MJ the goat?

He had the ability to elevate his teammates and make them better. The pinnacle of Jordan's accomplishments was a dual three-peat—a feat never done by Larry or Magic. Jordan also won the Finals MVP six times.
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Why was MJ so influential?

Often referred as the "King of Pop", his achievements helped to complete the desegregation of popular music in the United States and introduced an era of multiculturalism and integration that future generations of artists followed.
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Is Michael Jordan the greatest basketball of all time?

Few in NBA history can match the accolades, awards and championships Michael Jordan amassed in his days with the Bulls. Championship celebrations were the norm for Michael Jordan throughout his NBA career. By acclamation, Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time.
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Who was better than Kobe?

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Abdul-Jabbar accomplished more than Kobe could ever dream of. The master of the "sky hook" earned 19 All-Star selections, six MVP awards, and is the NBA's all-time leading scorer with 38,387 points.
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Who is better Kobe or Magic?

Magic won three league MVP awards, Kobe won one. Magic was a three-time Finals MVP, Kobe won the award twice. Magic led the league in assists four times and twice in steals, while Kobe led the league twice in scoring. While Kobe eventually made others around him great, Magic always made them great.
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Why did people love MJ so much?

People love Michael Jackson for the entertainer he was, for the musical genius he was. People were always conflicted by stories in headlines and whether or not there was any truth to them. He was found innocent when he was in court. Jackson had gone from being hailed as the "King of Pop" to the eccentric "Wacko Jacko".
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What was MJ's biggest accomplishment?

Michael Jackson won 13 Grammy Awards, including 8 for the album Thriller. Jackson was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame twice: in 1997 as a member of the Jackson 5 and in 2001 for his solo career. Jackson also helped open the doors for Black artists on the radio and on television (particularly MTV).
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Who is the goat MJ or LeBron?

61 percent of people claimed that Michael Jordan was the G.O.A.T (greatest of all time) while 39 percent claimed LeBron was the G.O.A.T. An interesting occurrence about the replies was that the teachers who got to witness both LeBron James and Michael Jordan play, typically replied that M.J was the greater player.
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Who is the first goat in NBA?

Many consider either LeBron James or Michael Jordan the greatest player in NBA history—the GOAT, as the title is widely abbreviated in sports circles. Some want to put Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in the conversation, while others seem determined to include Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain.
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Who is the goat for Shaq?

Shaquille O'Neal maintains Michael Jordan is the GOAT, not LeBron James.
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What was MJ weakness?

Michael Jordan was a very talented player and he accomplished a lot during his career. However, he had one major weakness which was his inability to shoot the three-point shot. This led to him losing many games in crucial moments and ultimately costing him championships.
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Is Michael Jackson the greatest of all time?

Referred to as the "King of Pop", he is certified and known as the most awarded and nominated recording artist in the history of popular music. Michael Jackson is considered to be one of the greatest entertainers of all time and one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.
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Who was MJ toughest opponent?

No one ever, as an individual defensive stopper, did a better job guarding Michael. Even Jordan said that Joe Dumars was the toughest defender he has faced, and we all know how terrific Jordan was.
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Who was more athletic Kobe or Jordan?

No coach or player who's been close to both players has ever said, "Well, Jordan was a way better athlete." Even in his last book Phil said Kobe is more flexible while Jordan is stronger. The only other physical comment Phil's made is that Jordan had bigger hands and a bigger frame.
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Who is the best basketball player in NBA?

2022: Ranking the top 20 NBA players right now
  1. 01 Giannis Antetokounmpo. 1 / 20. ...
  2. 02 Kevin Durant. 2 / 20. ...
  3. 03 Stephen Curry. 3 / 20. ...
  4. 04 Nikola Jokic. 4 / 20. ...
  5. 05 Joel Embiid. 5 / 20. ...
  6. 06 Jayson Tatum. 6 / 20. ...
  7. 07 Luka Dončić 7 / 20. ...
  8. 08 LeBron James. USA Today Sports Images.
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How was MJ such a good dancer?

Jackson's contribution to dance and to the art of music videos can still be felt today. His sharp precision, elegant spins, and effortless gliding across a stage influenced choreographers and creative dancers across all forms of dance, and can be seen in many types of ballroom dances.
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