Michael Eric Dyson on First Take discussing Lebrons Killer instinct vs Jordan's

[aj1987]

So what about this:




MJ misses this, the Cavs go on to play the Knicks, probably beating them, and then play Detroit for the Eastern crown. The Bulls probably have to rebuild, while the Cavs become the Pistons' main challenge in the East.

It's not the Finals, but it's probably the most important shot in Bulls franchise history. Miss and go home, and wonder if you'll ever be able to get past the best teams in your Conference. Hit it, and the momentum carries you further than your team was ever expected to go, making you the primary threat against Detroit during their short reign.

That's a lot of speculation.

[poido123]

Bron's shot was game 7.

If Bulls lost that game, they still had another one.

It's not even close man.

I'd implore you to watch the final minute of the Jordan sequence. 2 free throws, a contested layup, a steal and the final game winner.

Epic.

This was against a team that were slight favourites over the Bulls.

You have become such a Lebron homer since he arrived Plowking

You used to be a full Wade homer, but now he's on the decline you have been flying the Bron flag

Game 7, the Heat were up by 2 in the last minute and Lebron knocks down a jumper and got a nice steal and rebound.

How does that compare to Jordan sequence in 98? It doesn't.

[ripthekik]

I'm sorry what instincts?

[aj1987]

It's not even close man.

I'd implore you to watch the final minute of the Jordan sequence. 2 free throws, a contested layup, a steal and the final game winner.

Epic.

This was against a team that were slight favourites over the Bulls.

You have become such a Lebron homer since he arrived Plowking

You used to be a full Wade homer, but now he's on the decline you have been flying the Bron flag

Game 7, the Heat were up by 2 in the last minute and Lebron knocks down a jumper and got a nice steal and rebound.

How does that compare to Jordan sequence in 98? It doesn't.

Nobody said that MJ wasn't clutch or that shot wasn't one of the greatest ever. Even if he missed the shot that game, he would've had a chance to redeem himself.

[Nash]

Sure, highest ppg in the history of elimination games and game 7's. Just came of a 37 point game 7 in the NBA finals.

Now go compare that to Kobe's numbers in elimination games.

[poido123]

Nobody said that MJ wasn't clutch or that shot wasn't one of the greatest ever. Even if he missed the shot that game, he would've had a chance to redeem himself.

Do we know this for sure?

I mean, Utah could of come out game 7 and shot lights out. The Bulls and Jordan may not have had another look in and we could be talking about what if Jordan made that shot in game 6.

Last year's finals should attest to that. Spurs left the door slightly open, Allen nailed the 3 and from there the momentum swung in Heat's favour. Something similar could of happened if Jordan missed.

After all, it was a game 6 and he nailed the shot that won the championship. Missed and it was going to a game 7 and at risk of no championship at all.