Nate Silver does the math: SGA is playing like MJ

[MAGA2024]

???? I didn't even mention stats... I highlighted the "talent" of Jordan's opponents based on MVP voting, All NBA/Defense selections, DPOY, 6th MOPY, All Star appearances, etc. during the seasons in which they faced the 90's Bulls in the Playoffs... and it's clear the Bulls faced legit competition.

Jordan had Pippen and a supporting cast of excellent role players... hardly "by far the most talent", again, during the first 3-Peat at least... and even still, since when does having the most talent automatically mean winning the Championship?

It doesn't. That's why they play the games. The Bulls were the best/most dominating team "because of" Jordan.

 

[tlance]

???? I didn't even mention stats... I highlighted the "talent" of Jordan's opponents based on MVP voting, All NBA/Defense selections, DPOY, 6th MOY, All Star appearances, etc. during the seasons in which they faced the 90's Bulls in the Playoffs... and it's clear the Bulls faced legit competition.

Jordan had Pippen and a supporting cast of excellent role players... hardly "by far the most talent", again, during the first 3-Peat... ad even still, since when does having the most talent automatically mean winning the Championship?

It doesn't. That's why they play the games. The Bulls were the best/most dominating team "because of" Jordan.

Nope.

Best player and by far best supporting cast.

 

[Edonidd]

Shaquille O'Neal made just under 6000 free throws in his hall of fame career. Steph Curry has like 3500 career freebthrows made. Damian Lillard has made just over 5000. While Reggie Miller had just over 6000 free throws.

So Shaq is a consideraby better free throw shooter than Steph. Dame Time is almost as good as Shaq. And Reggie Miller was just a slightly better shooter than Shaq.

Maybe stats don't tell the whole story?

 

[MAGA2024]

Nope.

Best player and by far best supporting cast.

That's your opinion. I, on the other hand, laid out the actual, factual awards/accolades/records of the various players/teams that Jordan and the Bulls went up against during their run, and it is clear there were many other teams just as talented from top to bottom... with Jordan the difference between the Bulls being a good, second-round team vs. a dominating juggernaut.

Why is this so difficult for you to accept when it's pretty much common knowledge to anyone who knows the game and its history?