Who is better LeBron or Jordan?

LeBron James' statistics indicate that he is a much better overall basketball player. While Jordan scored more overall, LeBron is a more efficient player, shooting better from two and three-point range. LeBron is also a much better passer and rebounder than Jordan ever was.
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Who is better LeBron Kobe or Jordan?

LeBron's scoring numbers have been slightly less than Kobe and Jordan's, although LeBron has taken far fewer shots. His assists and rebounds have been better than both of them. Comparing Kobe to Jordan has always been a more direct comparison, as their skill-sets are very similar.
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Who would win in a 1v1 LeBron or Jordan?

LeBron wins that easily too. So, in conclusion, Michael Jordan would probably beat LeBron in a game of one-on-one basketball, but lose to him in a game of one-on-one pretty much anything else. I'm sure they'll both be happy with these results and not get weird and competitive about it at all.
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Who wins Jordan or LeBron?

LeBron James' statistics indicate that he is a much better overall basketball player. While Jordan scored more overall, LeBron is a more efficient player, shooting better from two and three-point range. LeBron is also a much better passer and rebounder than Jordan ever was.
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Does LeBron James like Michael Jordan?

LeBron James grew up idolizing Michael Jordan. The two are inexorably linked in the annals of NBA history. Yet, King James has consistently tried to blaze his own trail from Day 1. James took the torch from Jordan and Kobe Bryant as the NBA's foremost ambassador.
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NBA Legends And Players Share Who They Think Is Better LeBron James Or Michael Jordan



Does Michael Jordan think LeBron is better?

Michael Jordan said LeBron James could be as revered as him in 20 years. Some numbers and statistics don't lie, especially in surveys. So when the Harris Poll went out in 2009 and 2015 to ask Americans who they believed were the greatest athletes of all time, the results spoke for themselves.
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Is LeBron the goat?

LeBron James Can Become The GOAT: He Surpassed Michael Jordan In Almost Every Category Except Championships, MVP Awards And Finals MVPs. LeBron James has had a spectacular individual season, despite what his team record states at the moment. The Lakers are well under .
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Is LeBron the greatest of all time?

LeBron came in at No. 2 on The Athletic's list, trailing only Michael Jordan. LeBron is, according to The Athletic's voting panel of NBA experts, the second-greatest player ever. Which makes him, arguably, the greatest ever.
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Why is LeBron not great?

He doesn't possess the array of skills that the likes of Wade, Bryant, and Chris Paul have. LeBron's game is raw. It has no finesse to it. One could argue that once his strength, speed, quickness, and leaping ability begin to diminish as his career goes on, his stats will diminish as well.
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Who is the goat NBA?

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 is better than LeBron James?

Michael Jordan and LeBron James are the best basketball players ever, but which one is truly is the greatest of all time? Here's why I think Jordan is better: To start, Jordan has more awards than Lebron.
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Who is the best basketball player?

Top 10 NBA Players Ever
  • Larry Bird.
  • Earvin Johnson Jr. ...
  • Tim Duncan. ...
  • Bill Russell. Bill Russell currently has the most championships in NBA history with 11. ...
  • Hakeem Olajuwon. Hakeem "The Dream" Olajuwon is one of the greatest defensive players in NBA history. ...
  • Kobe Bryant. Kobe "The Black Mamba" Bryant defined the 2000s. ...
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Are MJ and LeBron friends?

The two don't have a close relationship for reasons that are probably rooted in many competitive impulses. Maybe this is the beginning of a different relationship for the two. "I did not want to lose the opportunity to shake the man's hand that inspired me throughout my childhood," James said.
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Who is LeBron James idol?

LeBron James Shook Hands With 'Idol' Michael Jordan 18 Years Ago In This Classic Throwback.
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Who is Steph Curry's idol?

Stephen Curry reveals his favorite player growing up

In a birthday tribute video by Ballislife on Twitter, the latter revealed that Reggie Miller was his favorite player while growing up. “One of my idols growing up, NBA legend, Hall of Famer, bullseye All-Star, Mr. Reggie Miller,” Curry says in the tribute video.
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Why is Jordan better than LeBron James?

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. James has not yet claimed a steals title.
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Who is the legend in basketball?

1. Wilt “The Stilt” Chamberlain. Any discussion about legendary basketball players will likely include Wilt Chamberlain because he was a true trailblazer that paved the way for NBA stars today.
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Who has more rings LeBron or Jordan?

The number one thing mentioned when debating who's better is the number of championships Jordan has compared to James. So far, this has cemented Jordan as the GOAT in a lot of people's eyes. Jordan has a total of six championships under his belt while James only has four championships.
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Is LeBron more clutch than MJ?

Per ESPN.com, since LeBron entered the league in 2003, he has hit on the highest number of clutch field goals in the NBA. Thus far, he is 7-of-16 on those shots, good for a 43.8 percent clip, significantly lower than Jordan's.
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How high can Jordan Jump?

Bottom Line: Jordan's incredible full 4 foot vertical leap put the top of his head 6 inches above the rim and the bottom of his feet higher than the rest of our NBA studs. Rocketship Jordan jumps 5 inches higher than Vince Carter, 4 inches higher than James, and an incredible 20 inches higher than the NBA average.
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