Lebron vs. MJ Who is the G.O.A.T.?

Lebron vs Michael Jordan has been the biggest basketball argument for any NBA fan for the past decade. Both sides have a very compelling argument for who is better based on one stat or the other, but I have the true answer… The only answer. I believe Michael Jordan by far is the better player compared to Lebron “baby” James.

First of all Michael Jordan has won 6 NBA titles, while Lebron has won 3. Michael Jordan by the way has never ever lost a NBA Finals series while Lebron has lost 6!!! 6 finals losses! That’s way too many for him to be the best and better than undefeated finals champion Michael Jordan. Lebron cannot be compared to Michael when he can’t even win half of the finals he plays in.

Secondly Michael Jordan had half the help that Lebron did in his few finals wins. Michael Jordan did have the help of All-Star Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman, which was a very good team, but that is nothing compared to Lebron’s help in Miami the years they won with All-Stars Chris Bosh, Dwayne Wade, Ray Allen, and sixth man of the year Mario Chalmers. Even with that lineup Miami lost its first finals appearance to the Dallas Mavericks.

The main argument that supports Lebron is that he plays in a more competitive league today than Michael did back in the 80’s and 90’s. Well I am here to tell you that Michael Jordan played in a ruthless league with the Bad Boy Detroit Pistons and with less protection of players by foul calls like today’s league. A reach in today’s league would be considered a clean steal, the game has evolved to have less contact today, but back then it was a different story.

I can’t argue that Lebron is a great player, I just don’t think he compares to his heiress Michael Jordan. I believe Lebron isn’t as great as Jordan because he isn’t clutch in the finals, he had way better teams and still failed to succeed, and he plays in a softer league today. You can argue all you want Lebron will never size up to Jordan.

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