The latest player to be compared to Michael Jordan is LeBron James. There are some passing similarities, but let's be clear: LeBron James will never be Michael Jordan, and really, that's OK. No one else will be either.
Michael Jordan is on another level than James for five reasons:
He had better individual success. He had better team success. He did this even though the rules favored James. He had a bigger impact on the game and the league. He did so against greater competition. Statistically they have a lot in common. They are arguably two of the most well-rounded players to ever play the game. In fact, two players in NBA history have totaled 19,000 points, 4,000 boards, 3,500 assists, 1,000 steals and 500 blocks in their first nine seasons—James and Jordan.
They have the two best player efficiency ratings by any non-centers through their first nine years in the league. Jordan’s is 29.8, and James’ is 27.2. Jordan’s is the best in NBA history overall. James’ is fifth best.
When you compare their specific numbers, there is a reason to compare. They are actually comparable:
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Why LeBron James Will Never Be Michael Jordan, and That’s OK
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