is lebron better than jordan?
485044
Not yet, but judging from the accomplishments LeBron has done in his first three years, there's no doubt that he could be the best ever if he continues on improving.
323340
It is a difficult question. Kobe certainly relies on the jump shot for more of his points, but I don't think that Jordan scored the majority of his points within 15 feet of the rim like you say. Both these players are masters of the pull up jump shot, and both are not very good three point shooters (around 37% on average). I would have to give Michael Jordan the edge due to the fact that he had better shot selection than Kobe shows now and an overall better field goal percentage, which is a key aspect of whether a person is a good shooter.
387787
No, other players have been better. Jordan happened to dominate (with a perfectly formed image) after Bird and Magic helped make the NBA very popular.\n\nI'd say Chamberlain, B. Russell, and Magic were all better than Jordan. There are probably others, but it's very difficult to compare players from different eras.\n\nAlso, Jordan was a big crybaby who got every call, but still managed to call and play the refs all game. But boy was he good at 1) creating his image and 2) making incredible shots, especially at crunch time.
749587
You should never trade Lebron for anybody other than Michael Jordan.  The Matrix needs Steve Nash to help him make a highlight.  Lebron is a human highlight reel!  The only thing he needs are his Nikes.
574892
Kobe is better than LeBron at this point, but judging from the accomplishments he has done in just three years, he could be even better than MJ if he improves continuously.
760577
Lebron all the way.\n\nWhen you compare Lebron with jrodan the numbers are very similiar. There is a difference though Lebron is 20 years old.
386004
Well, right now LeBron James is the best in the NBA. But, the best player ever is the one and only MJ. But I wouldn't be surprised to see LBJ pass Jordan up.\n\nI LOVE BASKETBALL TOO!
425125
yes, i believe that jordan is a cut above the rest. but lebron and kobe are closing in fast. it remains to be seen
411935
LeBron James is better because he's an all-around player, but Carmelo Anthony is just for scoring...
414046
yes. im not sure, but have u SEEN this kids numbers? he averages more then 30 points, 7 rebounds , and 6 assists a game. THATS CRAZY! actually, i would say jordan is better but i think this kid in a couple of years might average a triple- double.
740250
It's silly to make such comparisons anyway. If you argue that Wilt Chamberlain was the best, I'd argue that the game wasn't as developed and the league was less athletic. Also, he commonly played against much smaller centers, including Bill Russell who was only 6-9 and about 215 lbs!\n\nThe game is just different in every era.  But, if I'm going to make an argument about why I think Jordan may be the best, I suppose I'd have to start with his 6 championship rings in 8 or so years during the 90s.  Of course, you'll say something like without Pippen and Phil Jackson he never won a title, in which case i'll list his incredible stats over the years and point out that he was typically a better-than-fifty percent shooter from the field to go along with his million ppg, but then you'll point out how Chamberlain averaged over 50 ppg during one season alone!\n\nThere's really no point because it's all about context.  Jordan did things that no one else had done and he revolutionized the game.  Is he the greatest? It's an irrelevant discussion that people tend to take overboard in my opinion.
318184
Michael Jordan. Who has and had more fans(MJ). Who loved it the most(MJ). Who was the better player over all(MJ). Who did the best dunks(MJ).\nOne more question: Who does everyone compare todays stars(like James or Bryant) Michael Jordan of coarse.\nYou might have made a better arguement if you had asked about Michael Jordan and Wilt Chamberlain.
1046342
Yes, and he is even better than LeBron was when he was 17, 18 years old...
737572
lebron is better than kobe because all kobe knows how to do is shoot the ball lebron knows how to shoot the ball pass the ball and rebound the ball thats what makes lebron a total package lebron is 6'8 really quick and real strong. Kobe may be a better shooter but lebron is a petter all around player
539879
Jordan. Lebron isn't even the most talented in the leauge. Bryant is! But Bryant has a bad rap for his attitude, and charges so people are trying to push Lebron in that #1 spot because he has a marketablity, clean jordan like image. But hated or loved Bryant is the most skilled and Lebrons likability compared to Bryant unfortuately doesn't make him the best player. Bryant is the best now, except he tanks games like a idiot, and Jordan was the best ever. And the fact that Lebron is in round 2 is meaningless because the cavs couldn't have beaten the sun's either.
1111589
That was a dumb answer to this question.  If you want to go there mr basketballnutz than I counter with this.  You say that Kobe is better than steve because the lakers wouldn't trade for him right?  Ok, so then Lebron is better than Kobe because there is no way the Cavs would trade for him right?  Come up with better answers dude.  \n\nTo answer your question...  As far as mystique goes, Kobe and Nash are great right now, (I'm a HUGE suns fan)  But until they start going to championships (in kobes case, getting back there)  they cant be compared because Magic and Jordan were annual Title Contenders, on or the other was getting there every year.  \n\nSecondly, you cant compre Nash to Magic anyways because they are too different.  Magic was 6-9 215  Nash is 6-3 195.  Nash is a pure point guard, Magic could play any position.  So stop comparing them!
687749
i would think so, because in my opinion kobe is better than lebron.