It depends on how you look at it. If we took former pros and placed them directly into today's game, they likely wouldn't be able to keep up. However, if those same players grew up in the same era and conditions as today's pros, they would likely compete at a high level.

Legends like Jordan and Gretzky might not dominate against today's athletes in a direct comparison. However, they are the reason current athletes have reached such heights. These icons elevated their respective sports, setting new standards and paving the way for future generations to be as good as they are.