Cowherd: just admit you're critical of Lebron because you're worried he's better than Jordan

[lebron23james]

 

[Mecca]

 

[trojanfan12]

Mercy plorst.

 

[Ojb81]

I wonder if we mailed cowherd an oversized bright green luigi hat, if he might be willing to wear it on air one day

 

[wildturkey]

I'm critical of Lebron because he refuses to accept the truth about his hairline.

 

[ChrisWebber]

"I'll beat LeBron 1 on 1, he will have to hit EVERY shot to beat me!" - LaVar Ball

 

[True Lakers Fan]

I really don't care either way, but in order to pass Michael Jordan - LeBron would need to win six titles and that is still possible, so we have to wait and see. Jordan had one hell of a run though and he walked away from the NBA for two years and came back and won three more titles as if he had never missed a step. Most likely - Houston would have won a third title if not for Jordan - I just doubt that LeBron could walk away from the game for two years and then come back and play the same. I would have to see it happen

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

In order for Lebron to pass Jordan, he'd have to win at least SEVEN titles.

His finals losses will count heavily against him.

Until then cavs fans just need to shut the fuck up about it.

 

[Heatles84]

I really don't care either way, but in order to pass Michael Jordan - LeBron would need to win six titles and that is still possible, so we have to wait and see. Jordan had one hell of a run though and he walked away from the NBA for two years and came back and won three more titles as if he had never missed a step. Most likely - Houston would have won a third title if not for Jordan - I just doubt that LeBron could walk away from the game for two years and then come back and play the same. I would have to see it happen

Don't know how Houston would've won a third if it weren't for Jordan considering Houston plays out in the West and they never made it back to the Finals with that core (Seattle went in '96 and Utah in '97 and '98). You could make the argument that if it weren't for Jordan, Stockton and Malone would have two rings most likely.

 

[Black Adam]

In order for Lebron to pass Jordan, he'd have to win at least SEVEN titles.

His finals losses will count heavily against him.

Until then cavs fans just need to shut the fuck up about it.

and at the "golden" age of 32 i doubt it VERY seriously...

lmfao @ Cowherd's opinion on it, though. dude's one of the biggest frontrunners ever...

 

[tlance]

In order for Lebron to pass Jordan, he'd have to win at least SEVEN titles.

His finals losses will count heavily against him.

Until then cavs fans just need to shut the fuck up about it.

Forget Cowherd's comment. I don't think LeBron will ever surpass Jordan, but this rings thing is garbage. GOAT conversation is about a lot more than just titles. They are important, but not the only measure. LeBron does not need 7 or even 6 to put himself in the discussion. I think 2 more will make it pretty interesting.

Let's just say hypothetically that in 20 years some player comes along and posts insane numbers while carrying a mediocre supporting roster to 3 or 4 rings. Are we really going to say that player isn't GOAT worthy because they don't have 6? Because if that is the case, then Bill Russell is the GOAT.

I am not saying LeBron is that player. He isn't. But 6 rings is not a necessity to be in GOAT conversation. The landscape of the league continues to evolve and each era presents new and different obstacles to winning titles. An individual player's greatness needs to be evaluated by much more than just rings. That is an extremely lazy argument.

 

[tnapucco]

 

[Wamu]

LeBron will never pass MJ. Kobe will never pass MJ. People need to stop comparing players to His Airness. He's the GOAT & nobody else.

 

[msgkings322]

LeBron will never pass MJ. Kobe will never pass MJ. People need to stop comparing players to His Airness. He's the GOAT & nobody else.

Now, yes. The question is, can ANY player pass him? LeBron has a shot. You simply can't say he will never do it, because he's on his way. I'd say in the end he will be just a little short, but you never know who will do it.

I mean, Lonzo Ball is already there.

 

[tlance]

Now, yes. The question is, can ANY player pass him? LeBron has a shot. You simply can't say he will never do it, because he's on his way. I'd say in the end he will be just a little short, but you never know who will do it.

I mean, Lonzo Ball is already there.

I disagree. Clearly Lamelo is the GOAT.

 

[Wamu]

Now, yes. The question is, can ANY player pass him? LeBron has a shot. You simply can't say he will never do it, because he's on his way. I'd say in the end he will be just a little short, but you never know who will do it.

I mean, Lonzo Ball is already there.

LeBron's an all time great, there's no question about it. For me though MJ is the GOAT. Plus MJ never lost in the Finals & has those 6 Finals MVP's.

And good call about Lonzo. I hope he gets in the HOF before he even plays a game.

 

[msgkings322]

I disagree. Clearly Lamelo is the GOAT.

You mean the GOAT after Lavar. It's already been decided he can't be passed.

 

[msgkings322]

LeBron's an all time great, there's no question about it. For me though MJ is the GOAT. Plus MJ never lost in the Finals & has those 6 Finals MVP's.

Yes this is true, TODAY. LeBron isn;t done yet. And if he doesn't get there, are you saying no one can EVER get there?

 

[Wamu]

Yes this is true, TODAY. LeBron isn;t done yet. And if he doesn't get there, are you saying no one can EVER get there?

Never's a long time but nobody playing right now will pass MJ. Or @ least none that I can think of.

 

[msgkings322]

Never's a long time but nobody playing right now will pass MJ. Or @ least none that I can think of.

You are probably right, but LeBron does have a shot.