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Originally Posted by LA Mike
I can post dozens of stats that show either is better. It really comes down to preference. As a matter of fact I have side by side framed posters in my office of the two of them.
The one thing I think you are mistaken about is the talent that Jordan had on his team.
Rodman.. the best rebounder and defender the game has ever seen
Pippen.. maybe the best 2nd best player on his team EVER. Also one of the best small forwards ever.
The bulls also had some very good point guards over those years.. the Lakers have had nothing.
Center... The one advantage you can now give to the Lakers.. Shaq stint was short but now having Pau and a hurt Bynam gives the Lakers the edge.
I would also have to bring up the point that it was easier for Jordan to score back in the day. The players were smaller, the d was softer and the average team scored 10+ more points per game. More points to go around more easy layups and assists.
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Players were softer when Jordan played? How old are you? Because you don't have a clue...and the rules then made it much harder for a player like Jordan to score than guys today.
liking hamburgers over hotdogs is a preference...Jordan being the greatest player of all time is just how it is...there's no preference. The only player in sight that could take that crown someday is King James.
If the guy can manage to stays healthy he could end his career with around 40,000+ points, 10,000+ assists, 10,000+ rebounds. Those numbers are out of this world.