Isiah Thomas disputes Michael Jordan's GOAT status, says LeBron and Kevin would've dominated on 80s
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This is why Kareem was right when he said there is no GOAT.
There are several, and we should just appreciate all greatness.
Kareem wrote this about Lebron, but it applies to the question no matter who the subject is. Whether it's Jordan or anyone:
Finally, the GOAT question, which runs through the media like a nasty STD: "Who is the Greatest of All Time?" A month ago, LeBron claimed the title for himself during an ESPN interview, saying he deserves the title because he gave Cleveland its first championship in decades after an improbable comeback from being behind by three games to one. "That one right there made me the greatest player of all time," he proclaimed.
It's a little disappointing hearing him play this imaginary game, which is akin to asking, Which superpower is better, flying or invisibility? I get asked this question a couple times a week, and my answer is always the same: The game has changed so much over the years that there is no leveling rubric to take into account the variables. So, sorry, LeBron, you're not the GOAT because it's a mythological beast. It's like asking, How big is the horn on a unicorn?
There are several, and we should just appreciate all greatness.
Kareem wrote this about Lebron, but it applies to the question no matter who the subject is. Whether it's Jordan or anyone:
Finally, the GOAT question, which runs through the media like a nasty STD: "Who is the Greatest of All Time?" A month ago, LeBron claimed the title for himself during an ESPN interview, saying he deserves the title because he gave Cleveland its first championship in decades after an improbable comeback from being behind by three games to one. "That one right there made me the greatest player of all time," he proclaimed.
It's a little disappointing hearing him play this imaginary game, which is akin to asking, Which superpower is better, flying or invisibility? I get asked this question a couple times a week, and my answer is always the same: The game has changed so much over the years that there is no leveling rubric to take into account the variables. So, sorry, LeBron, you're not the GOAT because it's a mythological beast. It's like asking, How big is the horn on a unicorn?
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Superstar
The biggest Jordan hater of them all
get these nets
Veteran
Not just Jordan's athleticism that lead to him being a dominant scorer AND a six time champion. It was his mental toughness, competitiveness, leadership,and sheer will.
There were guys who lead the league in scoring who never won rings. You could say they dominated the league. Look at some of the scoring averages of elite scorers in history.
MJ got a good coach, made his teammates into winners, and figured out how to win and the Bulls won the ring EVERY year he played a full season after that.
Athleticism? baby please. How many rings did Dominique Wilkins win?
There were guys who lead the league in scoring who never won rings. You could say they dominated the league. Look at some of the scoring averages of elite scorers in history.
MJ got a good coach, made his teammates into winners, and figured out how to win and the Bulls won the ring EVERY year he played a full season after that.
Athleticism? baby please. How many rings did Dominique Wilkins win?
ISO
Pass me the rock nikka
Yes, there is. Every team has athletes.
MJ hand size allows him to palm the ball and do more acrobatic things but in terms of running and jumping you can find guys on that level in this era.
LebronsHairline
AKA Chief Green Leaf
I watched old mj give nikkas fits in the early 2000s, not buyin it
Isiah Thomas ain't Steve Kerr breh. Isiah grew up in a situation a lot more dangerous than one Mike grew up in.
bigillwill06
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I say dwade is the closest, had a similar hangtime to jordan and ability to freak the layup, but rose similar as well. Young D-rose tho in my opinion is much more athletic than jordan or wade was. nikka was 6'3 with his head above the rim. Jordan and wade obviously did more with it but that another topic...LMAO
THERE ARENT 10-11 GUYS WITH MJS ATHLETICISM.
YOUNG D-ROSE WAS THE CLOSEST ONE
WEVE SEEN.
Devil Plisken…CMS
Veteran
If I went back to the 1700s with a Mac 11 I could’ve ended slavery
MJ was a legit 6'6 with a 6'11 wingspan, 42+ inch vert, and ran a 4.3 40. Point me to a single guard today with similar let alone better measurements all in one... you can't. Casuals talking about how "aThLeTeS hAvE eVoLvEd" and "JoRdAn PlAyEd Vs. PlUmBeRs aNd mAiLmEn" gotta provide receipts for that claim and 20 years into the 21st century they still have yet to do so... 
Worthless Loser
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Durant would be ok. Lebron would be ok, but the game being more physical back then would have taken Lebron out of his game. Every time he goes to the hole he's getting beat up. And considering Lebron whines to the refs about the most basic things, the 80's physical nature would have taken him out his game mentally.
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