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[Greendaybum5]

Uhhh... Kobe?

How the fuck does everyone compare LeBron to MJ when he's not even more successful than Kobe? Just because he's chasing Jordan doesn't mean he's earned the right to be compared to him. Is he the best player in the league? Yes. Is he the reason his team's are successful? Yes. But to completely exclude Kobe out if the "best player we've seen since MJ" is ridiculous.

Why do people say he hasn't passed Kobe yet.... The only thing I'd take Kobe over LBJ for is a clutch buzzer beater. Overall, meaning offense and defense, any GM in history would take LBJ over Kobe.

[Sanosuke]

Why do people say he hasn't passed Kobe yet.... The only thing I'd take Kobe over LBJ for is a clutch buzzer beater. Overall, meaning offense and defense, any GM in history would take LBJ over Kobe.

What is your debate for MJ vs LeBron? What's the standard for the debate?

[Greendaybum5]

What is your debate for MJ vs LeBron? What's the standard for the debate?

A player's skill/ability is really the debate with anyone right? I dunno who I'd pick between MJ and LBJ. Tons of external factors when including team play. Salary cap being the largest one. You also see more talent on fewer teams rather than it being spread out for the most part back in the day.

My debate for MJ vs LBJ is a lot different than the 6-0 vs 3-5 topic (which conveniently leaves out Jordans 3 first round exits). I'd probably lean towards LBJ because he's bigger, better passer and can defend all 5 positions.