tonight, lebron will pass bird in games played..

[Keno]

lebron has already played the same amount of games that bird has played in his career. let's look at there numbers and compare.

through 897 games (avg):

lebron: 39.3mpg, 27.4ppg (.497 fg%, .341 3pt%, .745 ft%), 7.1rpg, 6.9apg, 1.7spg, 0.8bpg.
bird: 38.4mpg, 24.3ppg (.496fg%, .376 3pt%, .886 ft%), 10rpg, 6.3apg, 1.7spg, 0.8bpg.

so judging by the bolded, lebron is better overall in most categories. but...using context, bird had a higher rebound average only because the fast/high pace back then, there was more rebounds to get. also, regarding the 3 point percentage, lebron averages about 4 3 point shot attempts per game, meanwhile bird only attempts a measly 1.9. i'm sure if lebron attempted such a low amount, his average would be much higher than 40%. on top of all this, lebron is the way better defender, and there's no question about it.

in conclusion, when using context, bird is only better than lebron at free-throws. the main reason being cause lebron doesn't really try on his free-throws. so it's safe to say lebron is the best sf in nba history, and it's not debate either.

[Paul George 24]

lebron has already played the same amount of games that bird has played in his career. let's look at there numbers and compare.

through 897 games (avg):

lebron: 39.3mpg, 27.4ppg (.497 fg%, .341 3pt%, .745 ft%), 7.1rpg, 6.9apg, 1.7spg, 0.8bpg.
bird: 38.4mpg, 24.3ppg (.496fg%, .376 3pt%, .886 ft%), 10rpg, 6.3apg, 1.7spg, 0.8bpg.

so judging by the bolded, lebron is better overall in most categories. but...using context, bird had a higher rebound average only because the fast/high pace back then, there was more rebounds to get. also, regarding the 3 point percentage, lebron averages about 4 3 point shot attempts per game, meanwhile bird only attempts a measly 1.9. i'm sure if lebron attempted such a low amount, his average would be much higher than 40%. on top of all this, lebron is the way better defender, and there's no question about it.

in conclusion, when using context, bird is only better than lebron at free-throws. the main reason being cause lebron doesn't really try on his free-throws. so it's safe to say [COLOR="Red"]lebron is the best sf in nba history[/COLOR], and it's not debate either.

[dubeta]

So there's only a 3% difference in 3 point percentage from LeBron 'LeBrick' James and Larry 'Greatest Shooter Ever' Bird?

Goes to show how media narrative and public perception can be so wrong from the actual truth and cold hard facts.

This same reasoning probably started the whole 'Kobe is clutch' perception.

[JerrySeinfeld]

So there's only a 3% difference in 3 point percentage from LeBron 'LeBrick' James and Larry 'Greatest Shooter Ever' Bird?

Goes to show how media narrative and public perception can be so wrong from the actual truth and cold hard facts.

This same reasoning probably started the whole 'Kobe is clutch' perception.

What's LeBron's 3pt % in the Finals?

[dubeta]

What's LeBron's 3pt % in the Finals?

Higher than Durants win% in the Finals

[Quickening]

So there's only a 3% difference in 3 point percentage from LeBron 'LeBrick' James and Larry 'Greatest Shooter Ever' Bird?

Goes to show how media narrative and public perception can be so wrong from the actual truth and cold hard facts.

This same reasoning probably started the whole 'Kobe is clutch' perception.

[Keno]

how is that funny? please share.

[Keno]

So there's only a 3% difference in 3 point percentage from LeBron 'LeBrick' James and Larry 'Greatest Shooter Ever' Bird?

Goes to show how media narrative and public perception can be so wrong from the actual truth and cold hard facts.

This same reasoning probably started the whole 'Kobe is clutch' perception.

damn, you're right.

[Quickening]

Higher than Durants win% in the Finals

[JerrySeinfeld]

Higher than Durants win% in the Finals

dude is deflecting harder than bran on the big stage

[aj1987]

Higher than Durants win% in the Finals

It's ~35%, BTW. Don't remember the exact number.

[20Four]

lebron has already played the same amount of games that bird has played in his career. let's look at there numbers and compare.

through 897 games (avg):

lebron: 39.3mpg, 27.4ppg (.497 fg%, .341 3pt%, .745 ft%), 7.1rpg, 6.9apg, 1.7spg, 0.8bpg.
bird: 38.4mpg, 24.3ppg (.496fg%, .376 3pt%, .886 ft%), 10rpg, 6.3apg, 1.7spg, 0.8bpg.

so judging by the bolded, lebron is better overall in most categories. but...using context, bird had a higher rebound average only because the fast/high pace back then, there was more rebounds to get. also, regarding the 3 point percentage, lebron averages about 4 3 point shot attempts per game, meanwhile bird only attempts a measly 1.9. i'm sure if lebron attempted such a low amount, his average would be much higher than 40%. on top of all this, lebron is the way better defender, and there's no question about it.

in conclusion, when using context, bird is only better than lebron at free-throws. the main reason being cause lebron doesn't really try on his free-throws. so it's safe to say lebron is the best sf in nba history, and it's not debate either.

I guess McDonald's fvcked your brain eh?

[nba_55]

Higher than Durants win% in the Finals

[SHAQisGOAT]

... and Bird still had a better peak (not by all that though).

[Quickening]

... and Bird still had a better peak (not by all that though).

No he didn't... and what would be the relevance of peak to a longevity thread anyway