MIchael Jordan or Erwin "Magic" Johnson?? Why?
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Michael Jordan - of course - no one had the style finesse and ability as "Air Jordan".  Michael is also very intelligent and charismatic.
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It has to be Michael Jordan. He's remember for all the things he has done. His defense, his winning pose and his ability to stay in the air. Wad more can i add?? His Championship won, the scoring tittle, MVPS, Two three peats NBA Championship. Till now, he is still being idolized by many, also his shoes are still in great sales. that's how great Michael Jordan is. Michael Air Jordan Rocks!
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i have to agree with most people here.. he's NOT YET better than MJ but he can definitely be..as long as he keeps on focusing in his career and his game.. for some reasons, i really think he is "LIKE MIKE".. come to think of it, MJ was and still is his idol.. MJ just looks like better because in his time, only him was the 'KING' of basketball.. being the 'Air' and everything.. yeah Bron may be 'King James', but there are many out there ready to try to dethrone him.. my point is, i really think MJ and Bron are equally gifted, though Bron may prove that he's better..but it's too early to tell.. the difference between the two of them is, MJ has no one to compete with in his days- yeah there are some but no one can come close to him in those days.. unlike today with King James, he has many competitors, like his friends Melo and D-Wade.
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Easy answer, but I have to say Michael Jordan.
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I am with you on the Magic Johnson argument, but hear here...\nMagic Johnson had a team. He had people like James Worthy and Michael Cooper helping him out. Who did [the real] MJ have? Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman got better playing with MJ. Michael made them (nobodys) into somebodys. They "grew up" with MJ on that team. \nMagic on the other hand had seasoned people in Kareem, James Worthy, and Michael Cooper. He didn't make them better or anything. He just played with them.\n\nMJ had more rings, more skill, more of a heart to win. Final answer...Mike
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micheal jordan of course
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There have been many greats like Wilt Chamberlain, but many peeps will undoubtedly say Jordan. But you can't forget Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Dr. J, Larry Bird, "Sir" Charles Barkley, Ervin "Magic" Johnson, Shaq...but Jordan is King
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Shaq is different than Michael Jordan.  MJ is a shooting guard while Shaq is a center.  Their body types are different.  The heavier you are the harder it comes when you age.
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At this point, Michael Jordan is the best player basketball has ever seen.  He was a consistent scorer, a crowd pleaser and incredible in the clutch...\n\nNo one has even matched that...
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Michael Jordan for sure. He has the ability to carry a team and he was a much better defensive player than Kobe. Before we start any talk of greatness with Kobe, he has to cement his status as a premiere player in the NBA by winning at least one league MVP award.
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Nowadays? Hmmmmm........the NBA just isn't what it used to be. In the days of Larry Bird and Magic Johnson the players seemed to be so dedicated with such class. I have to say Magic has always been my favorite.......and remains so. :)
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It's the media filtering down to the fans. By comparing players to MJ the media gets fans thinking and interested, even if it isn't true. The media is strikingly good at making mountains out of molehills. People are currently comparing Dwyane Wade to the MJ even when he's smaller and doesn't have a jumper. Why? Publicity. Everyone knows who Michael Jordon is. The media wants to take advantage of that.
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has to be Magic Johnson-He led the lakers to the title his rookie year
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well, In Basketball I tend to say jordan in his prime. today maybe Kobe, right now. Eventually Lebron will destroy like he has the potential to
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MJ was better defensively, for sure.  Better dunker, too.  Shooting 3's...maybe about the same.  Maybe MJ shot the turnaround jumper better, but Kobe is very good at it, too.
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Michael Jordan ofcourse\n i think half the world would agree with me too!!!
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I can't believe nobody has mentioned Wilt Chamberlain or Kareem Abdul Jabbar.  Those guys could play . . but i'm going to have to go with Michael Jordan.  He dominated the sport, tried his hand at baseball THEN came back and dominated again!  Just think of the career stats he would've had if he played straight through . . wow.\n\nHonourable mention to Robertson, Chamberlain, Kareem, Magic, Russell . . .\n\n*ALSO - according to espn.com (they have a Top 10 Point Guards in History of NBA list) Robertson averaged a triple double during his first 5 seasons*