Pippen on First Take about Jordan vs Lebron

Lauri_Legend · Post #1 » by **Lauri_Legend** » Thu Dec 14, 2017 6:55 pm

I'm not surprised at all that Pippen loves Lebron. Their games were so similar, so I'm sure he takes pride in watching Lebron dominate all the categories. I'm surprised though how he said Lebron is statistically better but then chooses Jordan over Lebron in the GOAT debate to keep his relationship with Jordan and keep his reputation up with Chicago fans.

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Hero · Post #2 » by **Hero** » Thu Dec 14, 2017 6:56 pm

He's right. When you consider the talent and coaching MJ had around him, as well as the significantly weaker opposition in the Finals, I think it's clear the say LeBron has definitely surpassed MJ in stats as well as overall standing.

Bertrob · Post #3 » by **Bertrob** » Thu Dec 14, 2017 7:00 pm

Hero wrote:He's right. When you consider the talent and coaching MJ had around him, as well as the significantly weaker opposition in the Finals, I think it's clear the say LeBron has definitely surpassed MJ in stats as well as overall standing.

Lebron has had great talent around him post 10
Coaching sure, the talent disparity is not huge

Cavsfansince84 · Post #4 » by **Cavsfansince84** » Thu Dec 14, 2017 7:00 pm

Is this a new interview or the same one from before?

Benedict_Boozer · Post #5 » by **Benedict_Boozer** » Thu Dec 14, 2017 7:00 pm

The argument will end the same every time. MJ fans will point to his 6 rings and unblemished Finals record, and cite things like "closing" ability. LBJ fans will point to his numbers, longevity, overall dominance on the court. Rinse and repeat.

Both are great, both very different players in terms of style, both right up there in the all time top 5-10 players no matter your personal bias.

Bertrob · Post #6 » by **Bertrob** » Thu Dec 14, 2017 7:03 pm

Benedict_Boozer wrote:The argument will end the same every time. MJ fans will point to his 6 rings and unblemished Finals record, and cite things like "closing" ability. LBJ fans will point to his numbers, longevity, overall dominance on the court. Rinse and repeat.

Both are great, both very different players in terms of style, both right up there in the all time top 5-10 players no matter your personal bias.

Jordan has the numbers too

1993Playoffs · Post #7 » by **1993Playoffs** » Thu Dec 14, 2017 7:03 pm

I think LeBron is the better player at this point, while for sure had the best career.....no doubt the two best players ive ever seen though

clyde21 · Post #8 » by **clyde21** » Thu Dec 14, 2017 7:05 pm

I was just thinking that we need another LeBron vs. Jordan thread. :nod:

1993Playoffs · Post #9 » by **1993Playoffs** » Thu Dec 14, 2017 7:05 pm

I think LeBron is the better player at this point, while MJ for sure had the best career.....no doubt the two best players ive ever seen though

Tribe · Post #10 » by **Tribe** » Thu Dec 14, 2017 7:05 pm

Amazing original thread

Dino353 · Post #11 » by **Dino353** » Thu Dec 14, 2017 7:06 pm

I really don't know what to say about that, 3 Michael Jordan's against 3 Lebron James's in a game of 3 on 3 I believe anyone with common sense would agree 3 Lebron's is more lethal.
We have to wait to see what Lebron does before he retires, it's how he gets his remaining rings that will factor his place in Mt.Rushmore with MJ,Magic,Jabbar, and Wilt. From the looks of it Joel Embiid has the ability to put away Lebron and Curry's legacies, I've never seen anything like the man he is Shaquille O'Neal and Kevin Garnett in one.

Tribe · Post #12 » by **Tribe** » Thu Dec 14, 2017 7:06 pm

I think LeBron is the better player at this point, while MJ for sure had the best career.....no doubt the two best players ive ever seen though

Lovethisgamegr · Post #13 » by **Lovethisgamegr** » Thu Dec 14, 2017 7:08 pm

Stephen A Smith is acting.Debate you clown,show some respect to a great bball player and his opinion and stop yelling like a bum

Tribe · Post #14 » by **Tribe** » Thu Dec 14, 2017 7:08 pm

Dino353 wrote:I really don't know what to say about that, 3 Michael Jordan's against 3 Lebron James's in a game of 3 on 3 I believe anyone with common sense would agree 3 Lebron's is more lethal.
We have to wait to see what Lebron does before he retires, it's how he gets his remaining rings that will factor his place in Mt.Rushmore with MJ,Magic,Jabbar, and Wilt. From the looks of it Joel Embiid has the ability to put away Lebron and Curry's legacies, I've never seen anything like the man he is Shaquille O'Neal and Kevin Garnett in one.

Which 2 of the lebrons are forced to become spot up shooters

Mister Ze · Post #15 » by **Mister Ze** » Thu Dec 14, 2017 7:13 pm

Jordan didn't go 3/8 in the finals.

dhsilv2 · Post #16 » by **dhsilv2** » Thu Dec 14, 2017 7:15 pm

Master Ze wrote:Jordan didn't go 3/7 in the finals.

Because he couldn't make it to them 7 times?

TheRealSpaceman · Post #17 » by **TheRealSpaceman** » Thu Dec 14, 2017 7:15 pm

In my opinion. I believe Lebron has surpassed Mike.

TheRealSpaceman · Post #18 » by **TheRealSpaceman** » Thu Dec 14, 2017 7:17 pm

comma after opinion instead of opinion. its a comma splice or run on sentence if I left it as is.

Mister Ze · Post #19 » by **Mister Ze** » Thu Dec 14, 2017 7:17 pm

dhsilv2 wrote:
Master Ze wrote:Jordan didn't go 3/7 in the finals.

Because he couldn't make it to them 7 times?

You do realize he could have won more rings if he didn't retire after winning the championship in 98? If Lebron wants to be crowned GOAT he has to win more than 3 rings.

Lauri_Legend · Post #20 » by **Lauri_Legend** » Thu Dec 14, 2017 7:17 pm

Jordan is a better closer. Lebron is the better player. You decide which one you want.