Lerbon vs Jordan

Throughout the history of NBA Basketball, we can find players who left their individual

footprints behind. Whether it be King James or Michael Jordan, Dwight Howard or ‘Big’ Shaq,

we can see how their hard work, on and off the court, paid off in their fame and glory. In recent

discussions among basketball viewers and fans, a heated debate has been on the issue of who the

greatest player to ever play basketball is. On one hand, some argue that Michael Jordan, a six–

time NBA champion is the best to ever step on that court. From this perspective, Jordan, who

won 6 NBA Championships, 14 MVP awards, 14 All-Star selections, and so many more is the

simply the “best” to ever play.

On the other hand, however, others argue that LeBron James, a growing superstar, is

much better than Michael Jordan is size, skill and success. In the words of Scottie Pippen, one of

this view’s main proponents, also happens to be Michael Jordan’s teammate, “Michael Jordon

is probably the greatest scorer to ever play in the game, but I may go as far to say LeBron James

is probably the greatest player to ever play the game…LeBron James will dominate the game

on the offensive end and he’s able to do it on the defensive end as well. He can get in those

passing lanes and dominate the game.” According to this view, LeBron James will not only

outrun Jordan in titles, MVP awards, and All-Star selections but will also snatch the title of being

the “best player to ever play” from Michael Jordan.

When it comes to the topic of greatest player to ever play basketball, most of us will

no one will ever match his level.

My view is that, although Michael Jordan was the greatest to ever play; LeBron James

could very well get to his level someday. LeBron is only 26 and has done exactly what Michael

Jordan did or maybe even better. But LeBron James has done it in a harder stage with fiercer

competition. For example, Michael Jordan was titled... [continues]

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