The Hater's Dilemma: Who Do You Root to Fail? (foul, hockey, NBA)

[BajanYankee]

Originally Posted by eddiehaskell

The thread has deteriorated to a gif of old man Jordan getting crossed over by a 20 yr old.

Objectivity check: Was Michael Jordan a better passer than Lebron James?

[Bill the Butcher]

Originally Posted by bjimmy24

And if they don't win, 73 wins is an interesting statistic. But choked in the playoffs.

Let's let the series at least get to game one before speculating.

Of course. Did I state otherwise?

[bjimmy24]

Originally Posted by Bill the Butcher

Of course. Did I state otherwise?

You obviously don't know what the word "speculate" means.

[Bill the Butcher]

Originally Posted by bjimmy24

You obviously don't know what the word "speculate" means.

And you don't know what a mediocre basketball team looks like apparently.

[bjimmy24]

Originally Posted by Bill the Butcher

And you don't know what a mediocre basketball team looks like apparently.

Great conversation! Glad we talked.

[eddiehaskell]

Originally Posted by BajanYankee

Objectivity check: Was Michael Jordan a better passer than Lebron James?

I'd have to refer you to Ish or RealGM - the topic has been to death.

Here's a 49 page discussion: Better passer: Michael Jordan Vs. Lebron James - Message Board Basketball Forum - InsideHoops

General consensus seems to be that it's close. Lebron up until this point averaged 6.9 assist compared to 5.9 for Jordan (Jordan up until age 32).

In the playoffs it's even closer. Jordan averaged 6.5 apg vs 6.7 apg for Lebron.

Lebron is a player that is MUCH more ball dominant compared to Jordan so it's not surprising that he averages slightly more assist.

[bjimmy24]

How many of you haters were here? https://twitter.com/katieabc7/status/737795116069310464

[BajanYankee]

Originally Posted by eddiehaskell

I'd have to refer you to Ish or RealGM - the topic has been to death.

Here's a 49 page discussion: Better passer: Michael Jordan Vs. Lebron James - Message Board Basketball Forum - InsideHoops

General consensus seems to be that it's close. Lebron up until this point averaged 6.9 assist compared to 5.9 for Jordan (Jordan up until age 32).

In the playoffs it's even closer. Jordan averaged 6.5 apg vs 6.7 apg for Lebron.

Lebron is a player that is MUCH more ball dominant compared to Jordan so it's not surprising that he averages slightly more assist.

I knew you would Google it and come back with that thread.

I guess "it's close" between Jordan and Lebron when it comes to scoring too.



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[eddiehaskell]

Originally Posted by BajanYankee

I knew you would Google it and come back with that thread.

Of course - I'd rather be efficient rather than rehashing point/counterpoints that have been beaten to death.

I guess "it's close" between Jordan and Lebron when it comes to scoring too.

They are both greats, but what it comes down to:


Per 100 Possessions in Playoffs:


JORDAN:. 43.7 pts (49.9% shooting) + 8.2 ast = 51.9
LEBRON:. 36.4 pts (47.7% shooting) + 8.7 ast = 45.1
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+6.8 JORDAN ADVANTAGE with better shooting percentage

He's just better. Only a small fringe of Lebron fans are still doing the Lebron vs Jordan stuff.

[eddiehaskell]

And yes, Jordan has passing highlights too:


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AiTOXUmsdoM