Lebron having the best individual season since 1988/1989 MJ

B-Scott · Post #1 » by **B-Scott** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 5:55 pm

1988/1989 - MJ averaged 32.5 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assist on 53.8% shooting which is ridiculous.

2007/2008 - Lebron is averaging 31 points, 8 rebounds, 7.4 assist on 49% shooting.

Over 30 points a game,plus the ability to put up 8 boards and 7.4 assist on top of that and be efficient at 49% shooting. Has there ever been a better season when what Lebron is having in the last 18 years.

magicfan4life05 · Post #2 » by **magicfan4life05** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 5:56 pm

CALL ME A HOMER but id prolly say shaqs mvp year

CzBoobie · Post #3 » by **CzBoobie** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 6:08 pm

Nice, I haven't seen LeBron thread in a while...

That Nicka · Post #4 » by **That Nicka** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 6:20 pm

I think everyone on these boards already knew LeBron was putting up those numbers

Thanks Captain Obvious.

Philly Fresh · Post #5 » by **Philly Fresh** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 6:25 pm

Let's see if he can carry his team like Jordan in the playoffs.

NetsForce · Post #6 » by **NetsForce** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 6:32 pm

Let's see if he can beat the Nets this season. April 9th is his last chance to do so.

But seriously, LBJ is having a good season. Can you post Jordan and Lebron's FT%'s though?

Post #7 » by **5DOM** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 6:34 pm

NetsForce wrote:Let's see if he can beat the Nets this season. April 9th is his last chance to do so.

But seriously, LBJ is having a good season. Can you post Jordan and Lebron's FT%'s though?

88-89 MJ ft%: 85%
07-08 LBJ ft%: 71.6%

bluez48 · Post #8 » by **bluez48** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 6:37 pm

Well I have the biggest d*ck since Dirk Diggler.

Oh this isn't a contest?

LALakers4ever · Post #9 » by **LALakers4ever** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 6:38 pm

He is arguably having the best STATISTICAL season since 89', but individually, NO. Guys like Hakeem, Shaq, Kobe, TD, KG, , Kidd have put up better seasons on BOTH sides of the court, something MJ was known for.

Talk to me when Bron goes All-NBA/All-D the same year, because being dominant on both sides of the court is what makes the best individual seasons.

thamadkant · Post #10 » by **thamadkant** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 6:46 pm

Olajuwon and Robinson's prime seasons had them producing

25+ ppg
12+ rpg
3.5+ apg
4+ bpg
2+ spg
52+ FG%
75+ FT%

With quadruple doubles here and then...

As good as MJ's 32/8/8/2.5/1.5/54%/80% season... geez come to think of it... its ridiculous.

_BBIB_ · Post #11 » by **_BBIB_** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 7:05 pm

5DOM wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

88-89 MJ ft%: 85%
07-08 LBJ ft%: 71.6%

One of the reasons Lebron's potential is so scary.

Jordan was also a much better jump shooter.

If Lebron ever became a better FT shooter and jump shooter, not only could he have a 35 PPG season, he could average it for his career

z_from_kc · Post #12 » by **z_from_kc** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 7:27 pm

NetsForce wrote:Let's see if he can beat the Nets this season. April 9th is his last chance to do so.

But seriously, LBJ is having a good season. Can you post Jordan and Lebron's FT%'s though?

Good? LMFAO. What are your standards for great than?

Post #13 » by **5DOM** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 7:28 pm

_BBIB_ wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

One of the reasons Lebron's potential is so scary.

Jordan was also a much better jump shooter.

If Lebron ever became a better FT shooter and jump shooter, not only could he have a 35 PPG season, he could average it for his career

jordan and lebron both average(d) around 10FTA. so theres only like 1pt difference between jordan and lebron there.

and i think lebron relies too much on strength and athleticism to average 35ppg for his whole career. of course, being so young, he can improve on other areas tho.

The_Believer · Post #14 » by **The_Believer** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 7:29 pm

Call me a homer but TMac's 32-7-6 was pretty good too. idk if it's the best, but it's right up there.

Buckeye-NBAFan · Post #15 » by **Buckeye-NBAFan** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 7:51 pm

Philly Fresh wrote:Let's see if he can carry his team like Jordan in the playoffs.

Actually, LeBron's already carried his team further than Jordan had up to and including the 1988-89 season. LeBron still has another six years to beat or equal Jordan's first title at the same age (minus two months since Jordan was born in Feb and LeBron in Dec).

magicfan4life05 · Post #16 » by **magicfan4life05** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 7:52 pm

^ the number of years you do it in is more important than age...he came from hs, so has that advantage over everyone, but if you use the numbers of years to compare, its fair to everyone

Buckeye-NBAFan · Post #17 » by **Buckeye-NBAFan** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 7:54 pm

5DOM wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

and i think lebron relies too much on strength and athleticism to average 35ppg for his whole career. of course, being so young, he can improve on other areas tho.

I don't think it's because he relies on his athleticism. I think it's because averaging 35 ppg for a career just is not going to happen. LeBron would have to average 42 ppg over the next 5 years to bring his average up to 35ppg.

He certainly could average 35 ppg in a season, but he won't. Just think if every time he passed the ball, he shoot instead. There you go. You have 35 ppg.

prekazi · Post #18 » by **prekazi** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 8:25 pm

Tired of LeBron threads.

I predicted a 32 8 8 after the first month, let's see if he can make it. Cavs will need lots of heroic games from him to reach 50 wins.

eyejayem · Post #19 » by **eyejayem** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 9:47 pm

Great season for Lebron and definately forgot about the TMac year. I think that people forget how good Tracy McGrady is. If only he didnt have the heart of a tin man he'd really show us something. I always think to myself "wow, this isnt even his favorite sport."

MagicNolesFSU · Post #20 » by **MagicNolesFSU** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 9:50 pm

I cant belive people are forgetting tmacs crazy year. Hes had a better year than bron.