lol the goalposts never moved. They are on the football field where they belong. The problem is that we are in the gymnasium talking about how guys play on the court and you are trying to get me to walk out to the football field.

I’ve said over and over that the Mavs series was, IMO, indicative of the reason why…

LOL man I have never claimed that it’s a bad thing to pass at all, let alone to pass out of double teams. Jordan didn’t win a thing until the Bulls built a team around him. I’ve acknowledged that at various times in this thread. I have not said that Lebron needs to always take the last shot (in fact I’ve used that…

My judgment of Lebron James’ career is that he is already the most complete basketball player ever.

He does not attack on the offensive end like Jordan did. His style of play leads him to be deferential in odd spots. There was no greater and more consistent demonstration that than the 2011 Finals. That does not mean he…

I’ve got no rose colored glasses re MJ, btw. I’ve detailed in this thread all of his failings as a player (imo) and the things that make his record not as pristine as some proclaim it to be.

Do you disagree that Lebron James and Michael Jordan play the game in different ways?

I’ve said it over and over again. He was an attacker. And he was a crazy person who manufactured reasons to attack his opponents.

Smh. Lebron rests despite being healthy during the regular season. Does that mean he’s not a competitor?

I think you’re responding to arguments I haven’t even made.

If you quit your job next week, what effect should that have on an analysis of your ability and approach to performing your duties while employed?

Lol dude I’ve gone through all Jordan’s failings and the things that make his record not quite as impeccable as his sycophants claim it to be.

Never used the phrase “will to win.” Not once.

Nothing hot about the take. I’ve discusswd at length my reasoning.

And you know everything. Teach me oh wise one.

Dude this is wild lol.

The GOAT’s effort shouldn’t ever be in question. I agree that 2011 isn’t the most egregious example. But it was on the biggest stage in basketball and it’s demonstrative of how Lebron James’ overall skill is just so ridiculous that you’ve sometimes gotta to take a deeper dive to properly evaluate what you’re looking…

You’ve reduced Michael Jordan’s career to “being a ball hog and not passing to open teammates.” Ok

lol ok

Coaching is not the reason Lebron sat out the 4th quarter against Boston in 2010.

I’m with you all the way here, and your bottom line is exactly my point. MJ’s combination of skill, athleticism, and insane anti-social behavior were the perfect combination.

If MJ’s performances against the super team Lakers were generally lackluster, I’d be more inclined to agree with you.