Michael Jordan: Tell me why YOU think he is the best ever

[logic]

Never has one person's "style" influenced the game more.

Wade says, "What about my style?"

 

[RP-29]

Late bloomer?

Much greater work ethic.

 

[podsox]

Example: LeBron is more naturally talented than Jordan. LeBron was identified as an early teen as being an elite talent and potential NBA star. Jordan was cut by his high school basketball team.

the Jordan was cut from his high school team is so misleading. he didn't make the varsity team as a fresh or soph. LeBron is bigger, stronger, and faster.

 

[HuskerCradle2Grave]

Much greater work ethic.

Not saying you are wrong...

 

[Brasky]

I know someone who knows someone who jet sets golfs and gambles with Michael Jordan on a weekly basis. That is all I have to contribute to this discussion.

 

[Arizona_Sting]

For real though, MJ was in Space Jam which is the best movie of all-time and he defeated the Monstars. Name one other NBA player to dunk from half court and defeat a bunch of 20+ feet tall monsters. You can't. GOAT.

 

[Clayton]

I'll keep it simple.

Best two way (OFC & DEF) basketball player to play the game.

Probably the most clutch NBA player ever in the big games...imo the only people in sports period to be on par with him...team sport Gretzky and individual sport Tiger.

Tiger's peak is pretty much unparalleled but Tiger's career is not up there with Gretzky or MJ.

The big thing with MJ is that he left basketball for 2 years. Bulls had a 3 peat before and after and no title when he was gone. Magic and Bird were part of truly great teams with long runs. The Bulls were Michael Jordan and some nice surrounding players except for maybe 1 year of that run.

MJ also beat back a Suns team he had no business beating except that he was Michael Jordan.

He had the flu in a game and dominated.

He did the most with the opportunity that he got. You put MJs determination in Shaqs body and he wins 9-10 titles.

 

[Brasky]

Really though Jordan's mental toughness and drive can't be overstated. He's so much more driven and mentally strong than LeDouche.

 

[RP-29]

Wade says, "What about my style?"

Looks to me like Wade hijacked Andre 3000's style.

 

[Brasky]

Tiger's peak is pretty much unparalleled but Tiger's career is not up there with Gretzky or MJ.

The big thing with MJ is that he left basketball for 2 years. Bulls had a 3 peat before and after and no title when he was gone. Magic and Bird were part of truly great teams with long runs. The Bulls were Michael Jordan and some nice surrounding players except for maybe 1 year of that run.

MJ also beat back a Suns team he had no business beating except that he was Michael Jordan.

He had the flu in a game and dominated.

He did the most with the opportunity that he got. You put MJs determination in Shaqs body and he wins 9-10 titles.

Jalen Rose maintains to this day that he didn't have the flu, he was hungover.

Probably spiked his gatorade with a lil vodka and he was good to go.

 

[Brasky]

. You put MJs determination in Shaqs body and he wins 9-10 titles.

 

[Clayton]

He also caught the NBA in the height of dunking. Slam dunk contest with Dominique Wilkins set the bar too high for everyone else

 

[rmilia1]

He also caught the NBA in the height of dunking. Slam dunk contest with Dominique Wilkins set the bar too high for everyone else

Those dunk contests helped popularize the sport a lot more than people give credit for IMO

 

[RP-29]

Those dunk contests helped popularize the sport a lot more than people give credit for IMO

Increased popularity rarely results in a better product, though. The dunk contests probably did net more fans, but it actually degraded the quality of basketball played in the NBA by trumping total team efforts with star isolations and showmanship.

That's actually the key concern I have with the current state of NHL hockey. The shootout was implemented to appeal to the casual fan, but it's producing more selfish returns from incoming young players.

 

[Clayton]

Increased popularity rarely results in a better product, though. The dunk contests probably did net more fans, but it actually degraded the quality of basketball played in the NBA by trumping total team efforts with star isolations and showmanship.

What era in particular are you talking about? I want some names of superstars and teams, please.

 

[Iggloo]

I think Jordan is regarded as the greatest ever because he played in a pretty competitive era against many other greats and was the dominant, alpha dog player for nearly the entire time. It's not merely based on statistics or titles, though he has his share, but on the competitive fire he showed and the moments when he rose up and won in clutch situations. The fact that he never lost a finals, unlike say, Lebron, who has a losing record in finals, is a big plus in his favor.

 

[Shield-Thread Killa]

IMO MJ could play in any decade against anybody and be GOAT...

TEN years from now we will all think the same...

I am just glad to say I was able to witness his greatness when he played KEMP in Seattle....

 

[LogicMan]

Best offensive player and best defender at his position, period. I know for some posters they look only at 50% of the game(offense), but I can tell you that in Boston, we feel the other 50% is even more important.

Cant think of one player who so dominated both sides, and would have won 8 titles in a row.

OK, well the other one is always debated against MJ, but MJ is the best.

I am wondering if there is a hidden thought coming next?

 

[trojanfan12]

For real though, MJ was in Space Jam which is the best movie of all-time and he defeated the Monstars. Name one other NBA player to dunk from half court and defeat a bunch of 20+ feet tall monsters. You can't. GOAT.

Holy shit!! That was REAL?

Yep, GOAT.

 

[trojanfan12]

Seriously though, what if you don't think MJ's the GOAT?