here's my reasons. I'm not here to say that he's not Great, or that Lebron James is definitely the best, im here to bring nuance to this debate and try to dismantle the myth that Michael Jordan is the greatest and that he doesn't have any weaknesses.
1. Lebron James longevity of high stats surpasses his. Basically lebron james high stats keep coming back and stay there for longer than his. James isn't always performing great, but he has a higher consistent level even when its just OK Good or even that its Great.
2. Michael Jordans low stats that are consistent are not often mentioned. They are lower than Lebrons lows, consistently.
3. Lebron james early in his career as a rookie was doing better than Jordan was. Jordan lost against Larry Birds celtics and the detroit Pistons. While Lebron James beat the Pistons and Allen Iverson in 2004.
4. He beat the Pistons by cheating and paying the referre to discount his fowls.
6. People claim Lebron James is soft and that Michael Jordan
7. Lebron James keep playing Good past his apparent prime and injuries.
8. Kareem
9. Why is Kobe and Giannis and other contemporary players not in the debate when they have objectively good stats.
10. bill russels 11 rings
12. wilt chamberlain
If you like Michael Jordan and dont agree then share your thoughts below. But a lot of what I said was just objective fact and you gotta deny it. And these other players have weaknesses to. I am critical of Lebron James weaknesses. But he amazes me with his consistent greatness, early greatness as an 18 year old, late greatness, ability to stay in his prime for longer than other players and highest scores ever and goodish rebound and good/decent offense and defense and how he always manages to show his undeniable greatness even when his weaknesses are apparent. Lebron James is no cheater. He plays fair. he's not a perfect person, I have criticisms and concerns, but he plays more fair than Jordan.
More to add, im not done, i ran out words
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