Who is statistically the best NBA player of all time?
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Who is statistically the best NBA player of all time?
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| # | Player | PTS |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | 38387 |
| 2 | Karl Malone | 36928 |
| 3 | LeBron James | 35930 |
| 4 | Kobe Bryant | 33643 |
Is Jordan mad at Barkley?
Barkley, the former NBA star turned Turner Sports analyst, revealed in a recent HBO interview that he’s still no longer friends with Jordan. “I love Michael, but he just has not done a good job,” Barkley said in 2012. “Even though he is one of my great friends, I can’t get on here and tell you he’s done a great job.
Is LeBron a better defender than Jordan?
Lebrons can realistically pick up 1–4 on defense in his prime, while MJ can guard 1–3. Lebron plays much better help defense, and is one of the best ever to play the passing lane.
Is LeBron James the best basketball player of all time?
Michael Jordan was and still remains the greatest basketball player in the history of the game. Trying to suggest LeBron James is the best basketball player of all-time right now is undoubtedly premature. Nearly every unit of measurement favors Jordan and when we’re discussing the world’s greatest, championships define legacy.
How does LeBron James compare to Michael Jordan?
LeBron has had to deal with far greater expectations than Jordan ever did. While MJ became Air Jordan, he never had expectations to become Air Jordan. He was drafted third overall in the 1984 NBA draft. James was the easiest No. 1 pick in NBA draft history after getting hyped as “The King” and “Chosen One” when he was in high school.
Is LeBron James already a better passer than Magic Johnson?
But if we’re talking about the entirety of one’s skillset, LeBron is already a better passer and a better teammate. It’s not even close in those areas. LeBron’s gifts are far greater than scoring. His vision and ability to make other players around him better is Magic Johnson-esque.
Is LeBron better than Jordan in the clutch?
The statistics show one thing clearly, LeBron steps up in the clutch far more strongly than Jordan did. When facing a chance to eliminate an opponent, Jordan was 30-10, or won 75\% of the time. Of the eight main statistical categories, his numbers dropped in each except for free throw percentage and turnovers.