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TVFactFan · 05-10-2009, 02:07 PM

Lebron is the JORDAN of today, best player in the NBA and has tons of commercials like MJ had during his time and everyobody wanted to be like Mike. But I talk to so many people who can't stand Lebron. I wonder why?

He is not a thug, very exciting player, not cocky, very funny and this man is just so disliked.

MJ was always ARROGANT and people loved the ground he walked on

Big C · 05-10-2009, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by TVandSportsGuy

He is not a thug, very exciting player, not cocky, very funny and this man is just so disliked.

MJ was always ARROGANT and people loved the ground he walked on

What is with you, Sol?

You're complaining about EVERYTHING basketball-related.

TVFactFan · 05-10-2009, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by FSU

What is with you, Sol?

You're complaining about EVERYTHING basketball-related.

Because I thought Lebron was easy to like. Kobe and MJ on the otherhand have been COCKY but they are so loved

Darren J. · 05-10-2009, 04:33 PM

LeBron has been getting Jordan comparisons for the last 3 years. He has nothing on Jordan and never will. The man can't even hit a 15 footer consistently. Jordan was loved because he was the greatest. He could literally give Christ a run for his money.

TVFactFan · 05-10-2009, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Darren J.

LeBron has been getting Jordan comparisons for the last 3 years. He has nothing on Jordan and never will. The man can't even hit a 15 footer consistently. Jordan was loved because he was the greatest. He could literally give Christ a run for his money.

Hubie Brown Explanation last night on why Lebron is better than Jordan

"The guy is the total package and dominates in scoring, blocks, assists, rebounds, and defensively great."

GARFIELDKOOL · 05-10-2009, 05:32 PM

I don't have anything against Lebron, he's just no Jordan.
Jordan in his day got away with a lot. He use to push off the defender, and at times was very pompous. But, the man is an icon, you have to give credit where credit is due.

Kobe on the other hand is an arrogant SOB. So I agree with you on that.

TVFactFan · 05-10-2009, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by GARFIELDKOOL

I don't have anything against Lebron, he's just no Jordan.
Jordan in his day got away with a lot. He use to push off the defender, and at times was very pompous. But, the man is an icon, you have to give credit where credit is due.

Kobe on the other hand is an arrogant SOB. So I agree with you on that.

So can we agree that Lebron is the JORDAN of today in the NBA?

GARFIELDKOOL · 05-10-2009, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by TVandSportsGuy

So can we agree that Lebron is the JORDAN of today in the NBA?

I wouldn't say that.

TVFactFan · 05-10-2009, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by GARFIELDKOOL

I wouldn't say that.

Same Thing as 20 years ago, 1989 Jordan had been denied a title 3 times in the previous years and then in a couple of years he TOOK over.

20 years later, Lebron has been denied a title in last 3 years and now looks like he will take over starting in 2011

So I will ask you again, he is the JORDAN of this era???

GARFIELDKOOL · 05-10-2009, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by TVandSportsGuy

Same Thing as 20 years ago, 1989 Jordan had been denied a title 3 times in the previous years and then in a couple of years he TOOK over.

20 years later, Lebron has been denied a title in last 3 years and now looks like he will take over starting in 2011

So I will ask you again, he is the JORDAN of this era???

Not right now he isn't.

Darren J. · 05-10-2009, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by TVandSportsGuy

Hubie Brown Explanation last night on why Lebron is better than Jordan

"The guy is the total package and dominates in scoring, blocks, assists, rebounds, and defensively great."

Jordan had years of:

35 PPG
5.9 APG
5.5 RPG
3.2 SPG
1.6 BPG

and

32.5 PPG
8 APG
8 RPG
2.9 SPG
0.8 BPG

LeBron's highest numbers for each category:

31.4 PPG
7.2 APG
7.9 RPG
2.2 SPG
1.1 BPG

Jordan has him beat in every category.

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So can we agree that Lebron is the JORDAN of today in the NBA?

No. When Jordan played in the late 80s and early 90s, he was above everyone by a good margin. Bird's back was near crippling him and Magic was past his prime. LeBron today has Wade and Kobe right on his behind.

catlover79 · 05-10-2009, 10:44 PM

Speaking as a Clevelander, he didn't win any popularity points when he showed up to a Indians/Yankees playoff game (played IN CLEVELAND) wearing a Yankees cap. He also is a native northeast Ohioan (from the Akron area) and has made no bones about his love/interest in NY. That's what bugs me about him. It's kind of like biting the hand that feeds you.

Marvo301 · 05-10-2009, 10:52 PM

Many pro athletes are more popular in retirement than they were when they were active athletes. Perhaps this will be the case with Lebron too.

05-10-2009, 02:07 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,135	Not understanding why Lebron is not liked by so many people and everyone loved MJ Lebron is the JORDAN of today, best player in the NBA and has tons of commercials like MJ had during his time and everyobody wanted to be like Mike. But I talk to so many people who can't stand Lebron. I wonder why? He is not a thug, very exciting player, not cocky, very funny and this man is just so disliked. MJ was always ARROGANT and people loved the ground he walked on

05-10-2009, 10:44 PM	#12
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	Speaking as a Clevelander, he didn't win any popularity points when he showed up to a Indians/Yankees playoff game (played IN CLEVELAND) wearing a Yankees cap. He also is a native northeast Ohioan (from the Akron area) and has made no bones about his love/interest in NY. That's what bugs me about him. It's kind of like biting the hand that feeds you.
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05-10-2009, 10:52 PM	#13
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,460	Many pro athletes are more popular in retirement than they were when they were active athletes. Perhaps this will be the case with Lebron too.
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05-10-2009, 04:33 PM	#4
Darren J. Member Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 19, 2009 Posts: 692	LeBron has been getting Jordan comparisons for the last 3 years. He has nothing on Jordan and never will. The man can't even hit a 15 footer consistently. Jordan was loved because he was the greatest. He could literally give Christ a run for his money.

05-10-2009, 05:32 PM	#6
GARFIELDKOOL Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 02, 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 7,204	I don't have anything against Lebron, he's just no Jordan. Jordan in his day got away with a lot. He use to push off the defender, and at times was very pompous. But, the man is an icon, you have to give credit where credit is due. Kobe on the other hand is an arrogant SOB. So I agree with you on that.