Who is the best player to ever play in the NBA?

Michael Jordan is widely known as the game's greatest player—and for good reason. "MJ" accomplished everything possible in the game, piling up on the stats and awards. On the game's biggest stage—the NBA Finals—Jordan went a perfect 6-for-6, also sweeping Finals MVP in his appearances.
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Who is better MJ 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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Who is the greatest 3 point shooter?

Top 1: Stephen Curry

There is no denying that Stephen Curry is the greatest shooter of all time. As of now, this great player holds the record for most 3-point conversions in a season with 402. Stephen Curry is also the player who holds the record for most 3-point field goals in an NBA Finals game.
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Who is better Kobe or LeBron?

As far as free throw percentage, LeBron is a career 73.4% while Kobe is a career 83.7%. On the defensive end of the court, Kobe finished his career with 12 total selections on the NBA's All-Defensive team ( nine times on the all-defensive first team and three times on the all-defensive second team).
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Who is the real goat in 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 would win in a 1v1 LeBron or Jordan?

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.
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Who is better LeBron or curry?

Per NBA.com, however, Curry also has an edge in terms of the more advanced calculations. His 2.27 assist-to-turnover ratio bested James at 1.81, as did his 26.7 assist ratio when compared to James' 20.6 figure.
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Who has the most buzzer beaters in NBA history?

It is true to say that Michael Jordan is a world basketball legend. He pretty much broke a lot of NBA records, including the best player for the buzzer-beaters and most game winners in NBA history. Michael Jordan won a total of 9 game winning shots in his famous career, the most NBA buzzer beaters record.
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Who is the most clutch player in NBA history?

Bottom Line: Magic Johnson.
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Is LeBron the greatest of all time?

LeBron is, according to The Athletic's voting panel of NBA experts, the second-greatest player ever. Which makes him, arguably, the greatest ever. All time. Through 75 history-rich seasons.
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Who has more rings Kobe or LeBron?

Kobe ended his career with 5 championship rings, while LeBron still only has 4 to his name.
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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's better Kobe or Jordan?

While we're giving Kobe the edge over Jordan on their head-to-head matchups, Jordan wins the conversation when it comes to career accolades. Bryant was a 5x NBA Champion while Jordan won 6 titles, including a 6-0 record in the Finals. Bryant, on the other hand, finished his career with a 5-2 record in the Finals.
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Why is corner 3 Easy?

That's why despite it being the easiest of the 3-pointers based on distance, players have to shoot from the corner quicker than they would from behind the arc, which is 23 feet, 9 inches from the center of the rim. Hornacek said he's always amazed at how many players are unprepared to take the corner 3.
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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 is the greatest Laker ever?

Kobe Bryant is the greatest Laker of all time. The Mamba has won five championships in Los Angeles and accumulated some serious hardware along the ride. He was the league's Most Valuable Player in 2008, won NBA Finals MVP in 2009 and 2010, made 15 All-Star appearances and is the franchise's all-time leading scorer.
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Who is the Top 5 Best NBA players?

From The King to The Spider, here are the top 20 players in the NBA right now.
  1. 01 Joel Embiid. 1 / 20. ...
  2. 02 Kevin Durant. 2 / 20. ...
  3. 03 Giannis Antetokounmpo. 3 / 20. ...
  4. 04 LeBron James. USA Today Sports Images. ...
  5. 05 Stephen Curry. 5 / 20. ...
  6. 06 James Harden. 6 / 20. ...
  7. 07 Nikola Jokic. 7 / 20. ...
  8. 08 Ja Morant. 8 / 20.
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Who says LeBron is the goat?

The GOAT debate will likely never die down even after LeBron James is done playing and retires.
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Is LeBron James a billionaire?

LeBron James has officially become a billionaire, according to Forbes. This makes James the first active NBA player to reach the milestone, and the second NBA player to reach billionaire status, joining retired basketball star Michael Jordan.
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