LeBron is better in this category as well haha. In the best statistical seasons of LeBron and Jordan’s careers, Jordan averaged 2 more points than LeBron but LeBron averaged 2 more rebounds and assists. They both won season and finals mvp those years. Some other important stats. Jordan never got out of the first round of the playoffs before pippen joined the team. LeBron carried the Cavs to the finals with Daniel Gibson, a rookie, being the second best player on the team. A lot of people don’t even remember who Gibson is lol. And when Jordan left for a year to play baseball, Pippen took the bulls to the semi finals. He took the bulls farther alone than Jordan ever took the bulls alone. When LeBron left the Cavs, the Cavs became the worst team in the NBA. The bulls were capable of being very competitive without Jordan but the Cavs losing LeBron made them literally the worst team in the NBA. LeBron carried his team. Jordan elevated his team.
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I had AI do some of the leg work:
Here’s an updated breakdown of the major stats for Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Stephen Curry, and LeBron James during their championship seasons, now including their Player Efficiency Rating (PER):
Michael Jordan
PPG: 31.1–35.1
RPG: 4.9–7.9
APG: 3.5–6.0
FG%: 45.6%–52.4%
PER: 27.7–31.62
LeBron James
PPG: 25.3–29.8
RPG: 8.5–11.8
APG: 7.0–8.5
FG%: 44.7%–59.1%
PER: 27.3–31.6
Stephen Curry
PPG: 23.8–26.4
RPG: 4.3–5.2
APG: 6.1–7.7
FG%: 43.7%–49.5%
PER: 24.6–28.26
Kobe Bryant
PPG: 22.5–27.0
RPG: 5.2–6.3
APG: 4.9–5.5
FG%: 45.6%–46.9%
PER: 21.9–24.54
I guess this settles all debates boys
Lies, damned lies, and statistics 😂
Fun fact, the 3 point line was shorter during the Jordan era and these other players still shot better from 3 than Jordan 👀
It always comes down to era. GOAT each era is clearer.
To me, MJ remains GOAT. I grew up watching him and hating him (hardcore Knicks fan back then).