Lebron season at 29 vs MJ's season at 29

[Boarder Patrol]

The only argument LeBron has here is scoring efficiency.

I give this to MJ since LeBron's defense is wholly average this year.

[Donkey4trading]

Not on this site, sadly. He's just "cherrypicking" because it's bad to take easier shots. Shaq was cherrypicking, too and Duncan was a way better player. Those bastards.

with the current talk. I bet lebron's ppg goes up, and i bet his fg% only dips by 2-4 percent.

Lebron's impact on the game right now is pretty close to a prime Jordan. i concede that Jordans stats are more impressive, but the overall impact on the game and how the defense plans for both, is on the same level

[SamuraiSWISH]

I give this to MJ since LeBron's defense is wholly average this year.

That and rebounding numbers are extremely disappointing given his size, weight, versatility advantage over Jordan. Kind of shows MJ had more heart, and determination. And add the fact it's one of the weak points for the Heat team, and they'd need his energy in that facility more than anywhere else.

[CNNonceAgain]

The only argument LeBron has here is scoring efficiency.

I give this to MJ since LeBron's defense is wholly average this year.

And Jordan's defense was wholly overrated considering Pippen took all the real assignments.

[SamuraiSWISH]

with the current talk. I bet lebron's ppg goes up, and i bet his fg% only dips by 2-4 percent.

Lebron's impact on the game right now is pretty close to a prime Jordan.

Ummm ... MJ was a 32 ppg, 7 rpg, 6 apg, 3 spg, 1 bpg on 50+ FG% in his prime, with superior defense. Slightly less versatility, but comparable team defense, easily superior man to man defense. That is better impact than current LeBron.

[215Philly]

The season not even over yet

[Illuminati]

Can we at least wait for the season to end for these comparsions? LeBron always plays better in the scond half.

Pretty much this.

[Donkey4trading]

And Jordan's defense was wholly overrated considering Pippen took all the real assignments.

Jordan was a great defender as is Lebron (2nd in DPOY voting)

both are gunning for a 3rd straight title & FMVP in their respective year which is all that matters. I fully expect Lebron to be a 3xchampion 3XFMVP by the end of the year

[SamuraiSWISH]

Can we at least wait for the season to end for these comparsions? LeBron always plays better in the scond half.

Except for the playoffs. See 2013, 2011, 2010 for recent examples.

[Donkey4trading]

Pretty much this.

lebrons ppg will go up while his fg will basically stay the same. cant see it dipping down any further than 54%

[SamuraiSWISH]

Jordan was a great defender as is Lebron (2nd in DPOY voting)

both are gunning for a 3rd straight title & FMVP in their respective year which is all that matters. I fully expect Lebron to be a 3xchampion 3XFMVP by the end of the year

Jordan was a 2x champ at 29. Not in 1993. How do you not understand this? MJ had to do more heavy lifting at this age as well on his way to rings, given he didn't have the most loaded team in a weak conference.

lebrons ppg will go up while his fg will basically stay the same. cant see it dipping down any further than 54%

Until the playoffs, when he can't cheese / cherry pick easy buckets. Teams run out for 3 point shots, and clog the lane on drives. Forcing you to be a skilled mid range SHOOTER.

This when I can see LeBron's FG% dropping off a cliff. The way it normally does. Like last season when it dropped off well below his padded regular season averages.

[Donkey4trading]

Jordan was a 2x champ at 29. Not in 1993. How do you not understand this? MJ had to do more heavy lifting at this age as well on his way to rings, given he didn't have the most loaded team in a weak conference.


Until the playoffs, when he can't cheese / cherry pick easy buckets. Teams run out for 3 point shots, and clog the lane on drives. Forcing you to be a skilled mid range SHOOTER.

This when I can see LeBron's FG% dropping off a cliff. The way it normally does. Like last season when it dropped off well below his padded regular season averages.

i wouldn't say it drops off a cliff, everybody's fg% drops in the post season.

with a healthy wad the defense wont be as focused on lebron as they were last year

[SamuraiSWISH]

with a healthy wad the defense wont be as focused on lebron as they were last year

That's the other point. Healthy Wade puts more pressure on a defense than 1991 - 1993 Scottie Pippen. LeBron is afforded easier baskets given the talent he's playing with.

[Marlo_Stanfield]

LeBron since he makes teammates better and he does that all while coasting. he will end up with 28PPG too. also dat FG%
GOAT gonna GOAT

[kamil]

He's got significantly less steals and less blocks as well. MJ got DPOY *once* in his career, and it wasn't when he was 29 either.

So how the hell is LeBron* supposed to get DPOY with those ugly numbers? And why the hell is the media pushing for him to get it? He's a defensive SCRUB when it comes to getting DPOY honours.