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20 Reasons LeBron James Will Never Be Michael Jordan

Darren - June 22, 2021

NBA

20 Reasons LeBron James Will Never Be Michael Jordan

Darren - June 22, 2021

4. Championships

The Chicago Bulls and Jordan won a combined six NBA Championships together. Meanwhile, James has four rings to his name. Of course, he had the chance to win another in his first season with the Miami Heat. But the franchise failed miserably that season. Big questions remain about the influence of the pair upon their respective teams. Jordan was the driving force behind the Bulls.

His desire to win and his ability to raise the game of his teammates was beyond belief. Jordan had a ferocious winning drive and was uncompromising throughout his 14 NBA seasons. The manner in which he returned after a season in baseball’s minor leagues says it all. It’s difficult to comprehend this level of total dedication to a sport. Jordan gave the sport everything.

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3. Better Shooter

As we already discussed, Jordan scored more than James. Furthermore, he was more accurate than his younger rival. Their records in the Finals speak for themselves. Jordan never shot under 40 percent, but James did so on two occasions. Meanwhile, Jordan also shot over 50 percent in three of his six finals. James only managed this in two Finals. In short, the difference is clear.

Also, Jordan’s jump shot was one of his most useful skills. It’s something that James definitely doesn’t use as effectively. When defenses try and crowd him out, he occasionally struggles. But Jordan batted them off with utter contempt. Sure, James has an excellent record in the regular season. But he suffers a decline when it comes to postseason statistics.

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2. Dynasty

It’s fair to say that none of James’s teams were iconic. Sure, he helped to create a legendary moment when he won a ring with the Cleveland Cavaliers. But he never created a dynasty with any of his franchises like M.J. The closest he came to this was with the Miami Heat. James won two NBA Championships with Miami but lost his first attempt. Then, he opted out of his contract.

But Jordan stayed loyal to the Bulls and built a dynasty. Furthermore, he helped them to overcome tough challenges. The likes of the Pistons, the Rockets, the Jazz, and the SuperSonics challenged for supremacy. But Jordan and his supporting cast stayed loyal and stood firm. The Bulls became the most storied franchise in the history of the NBA because of them.

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1. Cultural Icon

Jordan is a cultural icon in a way that James will never be. This is because M.J. brought global attention to the NBA. His legacy is far more influential than James’. While James is a spectacular player, his overall significance pales in comparison. Arguably neither of them are the greatest players ever. The likes of Kareem Abdul-Jabber and Wilt Chamberlain were also magnificent.

Meanwhile, James confronted rivals such as Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal. But nobody commanded the attention of audiences like peak Jordan. He was a force of nature that went beyond the Chicago Bulls. Unless James becomes President of the USA, he can’t beat Jordan in this regard. That fact that everybody talked about “The Last Dance” 20 years after Jordan retired says a lot.

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20 Reasons LeBron James Will Never Be Michael Jordan

20 Reasons LeBron James Will Never Be Michael Jordan

4. Championships

3. Better Shooter

2. Dynasty

1. Cultural Icon

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