MJ would be seeing guys like this every night nowadays

[Fatal9]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ni7t4swtdYw

actually even more athletic and with a bit more bulk even. i'm starting to buy the Tony Allen comparisons.

just saying...

[Inactive]

In his previous 3 games against Boston he scored 39 59%, 41 68%, and 33 50%. :confusedshrug:

[OhNoTimNoSho]

If whatever random tangent and hypothetical situation you are making up were true, Jordan would adapt, and he would adapt extremely fast.

[Fatal9]

In his previous 3 games against Boston he scored 39 59%, 41 68%, and 33 50%. :confusedshrug:
This somehow implies Reggie guarded him every possession of the games, he played 19 and 23 minutes in two of those games :confusedshrug:

[Mr. I'm So Rad]

If whatever random tangent and hypothetical situation you are making up were true, Jordan would adapt, and he would adapt extremely fast.

It's like evolution, except on a much larger scale, a Michael Jordan scale. Everyone knows Jordan was a magical angel in disguise of a bald black man. He could shoot with his eyes closed if he wanted and it would still go in every time.

[Fatal9]

prime MJ time traveling to this era =

http://ph.cdn.photos.upi.com/view/544723efd5690fcdc2daf37a09ff5fd7/Los-Angeles-Lakers-Andrew-BynumL-and-Kobe-Bryant-cant-block-shot-of-Memphis-Grizzlies-Tony-Allen.jpg

[Inactive]

http://files.lakerhead.com/2009/04/kobemvp2.jpg


This somehow implies Reggie guarded him every possession of the games, he played 19 and 23 minutes in two of those games :confusedshrug:You're implying that MJ would have a similar performance every game in which he was guarded by Reggie? You're also making a baseless assertion, that the league is filled with more athletic equivalents of him.

Reggie played 43.75% of the minutes in the two games you referred to, and yet Jordan dominated. Do you think he'd be guarded by a more athletic Reggie Lewis more than 43.75% of the time, today? That seems unlikely to me.

[rodman91]

Reggie Lewis > Shaun Livingston with bum knees.
Jordan > Kobe
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRP6Sy8ICwA

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0Ij08kpcF5U/S6AGPJiTzSI/AAAAAAAABVM/FXKduYCUgCE/s320/NoPowerNetTroll.jpg

[juju151111]

This somehow implies Reggie guarded him every possession of the games, he played 19 and 23 minutes in two of those games :confusedshrug:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPNNdJLfKEg but but but my name is faketal http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8S8cXV9E-Y. But but I pretend to like MJ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99SlGK7Nt-8 but but scottie>>>>

[JohnnySic]

2 Things I need to say about this:

1.) Reggie Lewis was damn good. He would be better than every 2-guard in the league today except Kobe and Wade. Overall he was better than the likes of Ray Allen, Ginobili, etc. And his defense was excpetional. Not just any run-of-the-mill athletic guy is Reggie Lewis.

2.) Tony Allen sucks. When are people going to get bored of this flavor of the month already?

[madmax]

It's pretty obvious that Jordan would struggle with today's long athletic swingmen. A defender like Tayshaun Prince would own his ass so bad that he would get down on his knees and pray for a time machine back into 90's:lol He was great for his time, but the game has evolved both athletically and tactically:cheers:

[Da_Realist]

Reggie Lewis was damn good. He would be better than every 2-guard in the league today except Kobe and Wade. Overall he was better than the likes of Ray Allen, Ginobili, etc. And his defense was excpetional. Not just any run-of-the-mill athletic guy is Reggie Lewis.

EXACTLY

[Da_Realist]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLEQPJB4ZlY But but everybody today who guards MJ would be 6'7 and have reggie Lewis windspan and jump high. Why does Kome get guarded by Jason kidd, Eric Gordon, lee, ray allen,Stevenson,smith etc...

:oldlol:

[Mr. I'm So Rad]

[QUOTE=juju151111]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPNNdJLfKEg but but but my name is faketal http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8S8cXV9E-Y. But but I pretend to like MJ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99SlGK7Nt-8 but but scottie>>>>

[gotbacon23]

we just had an NBA championship where a 38 year old jason kidd, a 6'2" jason terry, a 5'10" barera, and deshawn stevenson played the majority of minutes at the guard positions. and jordan did fairly well as a wizard versus a younger more athletic shawn marion as well (http://www.basketball-reference.com/play-index/h2h_finder.cgi?request=1&p1=jordami01&p2=mariosh01) (though i don't recall the games in great detail, so i can't say who was guarding MJ).

i'm sure mj would do just fine...

[Orlando Magic]

This is a troll thread.

The hidden troll message in this thread is that Jordan would struggle because today's players are more athletic and that this one game where he gets his shot blocked four times is an accurate representation of how Jordan would perform today.

That's bullshit. Jordan would still be the most athletic player in the league today with his only competition being LeBron James. And he's more skilled than James ever thought about, and his first step was considerably better.

Michael Jordan at age 40, washed up, with Jerry ****ing Stackhouse as a sidekick, was putting up 20.0, 6.1, 3.8, 1.5 and 0.5 on 44.5% shooting.

By comparison...

Kobe Bryant at age 24, in his complete athletic prime, with prime Shaquille O'Neal as a sidekick, was putting up 30.0, 6.9, 5.9, 2.2 and 0.8 on
45.1% shooting.

And you all act like he would struggle. :roll: He'd rape today harder than yesterday because players' skills have dropped considerably, even if athleticism has risen considerably. At the end of the day, skills > athleticism.

Jordan came along and was the peak of the sport in terms of skills + athleticism right as modern media was getting set to explode and start causing the deterioration of the sports world. Hopefully we get another, but it looks unlikely with all the Sports Center highlight focus.

[IGOTGAME]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ni7t4swtdYw

actually even more athletic and with a bit more bulk even. i'm starting to buy the Tony Allen comparisons.

just saying...

sorry but most of the athletic guys in the league today are horrible defenders with no bball iq. plus mj is superior athlete to all of them. Jordan was eating up these defenders at 40, he would have done more of the same at 20.

[Anaximandro1]

:facepalm


H2H

Michael Jordan Games 24 (W 16 L 8) 35.7 Pts (FG 54.3%),6.4 Rb,6.1 Ast,3.3 Stl,0.8 Blk

Reggie Lewis Games 24 (W 8 L 16) 14.4 Pts (FG 47.1%),3.5 Rb,1.8 Ast,1.0 Stl,0.8 Blk

[Kyle_korver]

This thread can be ended with the vid of old Jordans super clutch shot over the very athletic n high jumping Shawn Marion in the allstar game ... Jordan > than any person you ever spoke to

[Orlando Magic]

This thread can be ended with the vid of old Jordans super clutch shot over the very athletic n high jumping Shawn Marion in the allstar game ... Jordan > than any person you ever spoke to

He did it against Marion in a regular game as well, lol.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pjo06p5zchg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3et6qAsOxo

[juju151111]

A hodgepodge of emoticons, jumbled English and youtube links :oldlol:

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc185/Strikeninja95/SpaceJam.jpg
Shut it dumbass

[juju151111]

:oldlol:
Yep freaking migets ass smith. Lmao It's funny to me how MJ destroyed Reggie, but they found one lucky gm for him. Reggie was a good player, but got destroyed by MJ. Reggie and SH took turns getting manhandled guarding him.

[dunksby]

There is something called BRAINS inside of every human's head, although the OP does not use that privilege I'm sure MJ always did which meant he could easily adjust to any type of defense.

[Toizumi]

So Jordan would be facing very athletic 6'7 All-Star wing players every night? Fatal I thought you were like 50 years old.. don't you know who Reggie Lewis was?
Nice defense by Lewis! As the clip shows though, somebody blocking Jordan 4 times in one game was out of this world!

[eliteballer]

Look at Jordan's career averages vs Eddie Jones and Doug Christie...

[Calabis]

This somehow implies Reggie guarded him every possession of the games, he played 19 and 23 minutes in two of those games :confusedshrug:

Then maybe u should include this in u'r Reggie Lewis theory

Also u'r a fvckin moron:roll:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPNNdJLfKEg

35 minutes of play: 45 pts, 21-29(72.4%), 8 rebs, 9 ast, 3stls

END THREAD:bowdown:

[creepingdeath]

Oh, is it already fatal9's time of the month? Meh.

http://elia.jootamam.net/kuvat/random/asdd/Dog_riding_mower.gif

[juju151111]

Then maybe u should include this in u'r Reggie Lewis theory

Also u'r a fvckin moron:roll:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPNNdJLfKEg

35 minutes of play: 45 pts, 21-29(72.4%), 8 rebs, 9 ast, 3stls

END THREAD:bowdown:
Ha You can find more vids of MJ destroying him. Just seachfor 90-93 gms vs celtics. Faketal is a dumb****

[Calabis]

Look at Jordan's career averages vs Eddie Jones and Doug Christie...

I know at age 34-35 he avg 30+ against Jones/Kobe combo

[Calabis]

Ha You can find more vids of MJ destroying him. Just seachfor 90-93 gms vs celtics. Faketal is a dumb****

Kobe would struggle against the Bigs Jordan faced when going into the lane


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRTr0o1c3ck&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXzgIKh472c&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfP1XHeyu2k&feature=fvwrel

and he would struggle against the Tim Hardaway's of the world (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pj28VvPsjHk&feature=related)

Making dumbass assumptions like Fatal

[mentallooser]

That is clearly edited video you idiots. I've been told so many times on ISH that noone played defense back then, so how can someone block a shot? So gullible you all are.

[Mr. I'm So Rad]

Shut it dumbass

:oldlol: I don't agree with OP but you're getting waaay to worked up dude. It isn't like Jordan is your dad or something

[sekachu]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ni7t4swtdYw

actually even more athletic and with a bit more bulk even. i'm starting to buy the Tony Allen comparisons.

just saying...



:roll: I am surprised that you bring out the absurd statement of tony allen comparison. is that really you fatal9?

[Grinder]

It's pretty obvious that Jordan would struggle with today's long athletic swingmen. A defender like Tayshaun Prince would own his ass so bad that he would get down on his knees and pray for a time machine back into 90's:lol He was great for his time, but the game has evolved both athletically and tactically:cheers:

lmao :roll:

People act like there were no athletic defenders back in the day. Jordan would shit on Tayshaun Prince or any elite defender today. People might slow him down, but no one could lock him up consistently back then, now, or in the near future.

[rodman91]

It's pretty obvious that Jordan would struggle with today's long athletic swingmen. A defender like Tayshaun Prince would own his ass so bad that he would get down on his knees and pray for a time machine back into 90's:lol He was great for his time, but the game has evolved both athletically and tactically:cheers:

I remember Prince owned somebody but he wasn't Jordan.

[xcesswee]

I'm pretty sure Fatal9 is just trolling MJ fans. He likes seeing you guys get worked up.

[twintowers]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ni7t4swtdYw

actually even more athletic and with a bit more bulk even. i'm starting to buy the Tony Allen comparisons.

just saying...


www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbQnLnYoINI&feature=feedf

[Haymaker]

These idiots are talking like MJ played in the 60's. The game haven't changed much since the 90's. MJ would be the best player period.

[dee-rose]

prime MJ time traveling to this era =

http://ph.cdn.photos.upi.com/view/544723efd5690fcdc2daf37a09ff5fd7/Los-Angeles-Lakers-Andrew-BynumL-and-Kobe-Bryant-cant-block-shot-of-Memphis-Grizzlies-Tony-Allen.jpg
So you're saying that he'd be getting constant double teams from good defenders right? Oh, and that Kobe wouldn't be able to guard him one on one.
:applause:

[Bring-Your-Js]

I'm pretty sure Fatal9 is just trolling MJ fans. He likes seeing you guys get worked up.

This.

The insecurity is hilarious though.

Even if they are his true thoughts: WTF do you care? :oldlol: :facepalm

[TheMan]

It's pretty obvious that Jordan would struggle with today's long athletic swingmen. A defender like Tayshaun Prince would own his ass so bad that he would get down on his knees and pray for a time machine back into 90's:lol He was great for his time, but the game has evolved both athletically and tactically:cheers:
lol

Jordan didn't play 40-50 years ago, there are still players who played against Jordan playing today...SMH

These young cats have no fekking clue.

[Bring-Your-Js]

I remember Prince owned somebody but he wasn't Jordan.

Any half ass defender with length is enough to put him in a tizzy.

[Nevaeh]

That is clearly edited video you idiots. I've been told so many times on ISH that noone played defense back then, so how can someone block a shot? So gullible you all are.

Don't forget about Drexler, Barkley, Malone, Payton and Russell all being white and only 5 feet. They didn't have video back then either. No video= Every player being white, INCLUDING Jordan.

[DuMa]

fatal just another idiotic kobe stan and troll

[FP10]

It's pretty obvious that Jordan would struggle with today's long athletic swingmen. A defender like Tayshaun Prince would own his ass so bad that he would get down on his knees and pray for a time machine back into 90's:lol He was great for his time, but the game has evolved both athletically and tactically:cheers:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3et6qAsOxo :lol

1991, MJ was still developing that lethal fadeway shot of his but look at 2003, shot over the out stretch arm of shawn marion! when his shot was near perfection if not perfected.

[TheMan]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ni7t4swtdYw

actually even more athletic and with a bit more bulk even. i'm starting to buy the Tony Allen comparisons.

just saying...
Beware

Idiot Post!

Read at your own risk!

[Big#50]

Mj Is Miles Ahead Of Kobe.

[madmax]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3et6qAsOxo :lol

1991, MJ was still developing that lethal fadeway shot of his but look at 2003, shot over the out stretch arm of shawn marion! when his shot was near perfection if not perfected.

are you really basing how he would fare against tall and long defenders by this lucky shot in ASG?:lol He was shooting 42 % when he came back from his second retirement and was pretty much the same player as in 1997-1998, with the same skillset and game. And since when Shawn Marion is an epitome of lockdown defender anyway?:confusedshrug:

[Jacks3]

Very true. Jordan's mediocre ball-handling and shaky shooting ability would be exposed in this era. He wouldn't be playing 6''3 guards in today's league. :oldlol:

[rodman91]

are you really basing how he would fare against tall and long defenders by this lucky shot in ASG?:lol He was shooting 42 % when he came back from his second retirement and was pretty much the same player as in 1997-1998, with the same skillset and game. And since when Shawn Marion is an epitome of lockdown defender anyway?:confusedshrug:
Lebron as avy is so ironic.Saying wizard jordan was same like in 98 even adds more.

[Big#50]

Very true. Jordan's mediocre ball-handling and shaky shooting ability would be exposed in this era. He wouldn't be playing 6''3 guards in today's league. :oldlol:
Kobe had his best playoff series against a 6'3 Antonio Daniels.
Kobe was shut down by a 67 year old PG in Jason Kidd. A turtle looking 6'3 Jason Terry. LOL

[juju151111]

Lol Reggie Lewis got destroyed most of the gms. One gm means noting.

[az00m]

Why would jordan need to handle the ball as much? He is a true Sg unlike kobe *** bryant!

[BigBalla44]

So Jordan would be facing very athletic 6'7 All-Star wing players every night? Fatal I thought you were like 50 years old.. don't you know who Reggie Lewis was?
Nice defense by Lewis! As the clip shows though, somebody blocking Jordan 4 times in one game was out of this world!

There's a thread in the OT topic where he said he was about 22 years old. Fatal also said his "favorite" players are Larry Bird and Scottie Pippen.

:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

[OldSchoolBBall]

What a troll fatal9 is. Kobe and Lebron, players who are clearly inferior to Jordan, DOMINATED this era, yet MJ is going to have trouble and fail to dominate? Child, please. :oldlol:

[Micku]

I'll bite on the trolling *nom nom nom*


Jordan already played in the 00s, when he was super old.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TkvX356cpQ&feature=related

He had 43 points in this game, and similar numbers to Joe Johnson when he played at the age of 40. Imagine if Jordan was in his prime at the age of 25-30? A decade younger or more! He would be a kick @$$ Tony Allen!

[Fatal9]

lol @ people who cite two of the least efficient 20+ ppg seasons in post-merger NBA history as some sort of an impressive feat. only Antoine Walker has been less efficient than MJ was in '02 (lol @ 46.8 TS%, lol @ 22.1 shots to average 22.9 ppg).

[Grinder]

lol @ dumb ****s acting like the game is completely different in 15 years

[Micku]

lol @ people who cite two of the least efficient 20+ ppg seasons in post-merger NBA history as some sort of an impressive feat. only Antoine Walker has been less efficient than MJ was in '02 (lol @ 46.8 TS%, lol @ 22.1 shots to average 22.9 ppg).

lol. Jordan was freakin' 40 and he had a 49% TS, a better eFG and better FG%. He improved the year before! And the year he came back, it was 3 year hiatus, out of practice, not as healthy, and still broke records at the age of 38-40. At the age of 40, he had similar numbers as Joe Johnson. lol @ saying that isn't impressive as an old man. If the Lakers would have had Jordan in 03 and 04, they probably would've won lol. If the Hawks would've had Jordan in 10, then they would've done better, lol.

/teh lolz

[Fatal9]

lol. Jordan was freakin' 40 and he had a 49% TS, a better eFG and better FG%. He improved the year before! And the year he came back, it was 3 year hiatus, out of practice, not as healthy, and still broke records at the age of 38-40. At the age of 40, he had similar numbers as Joe Johnson. lol @ saying that isn't impressive as an old man. If the Lakers would have had Jordan in 03 and 04, they probably would've won lol. If the Hawks would've had Jordan in 10, then they would've done better, lol.

Least efficient 20+ ppg seasons since 1977:

'03 Antoine Walker - 20.1 ppg (46.7 TS%)
'02 Michael Jordan - 22.9 ppg (46.8 TS%)

Jordan couldn't shoot threes, couldn't get to the line and couldn't even make twos at an efficient rate (which is all he took). Dude was a scrub who was allowed to take shots based on his reputation. Keith Bogans with a green light probably puts up better scoring numbers :oldlol:

[imlmf]

this thread is hilarious as he11

kill yourself fatal, kobe's not even in the same league as the GOAT

[nnn123]

Tall athletic guys like Reggie Lewis didn't give Jordan trouble. More often than not he torched them, or the head coach wouldn't even risk giving them a chance to defend jordan

Guys like Joe D and John Starks gave Jordan trouble. And frankly I don't think there's anyone in the league today that can play D like them

[Micku]

Least efficient 20+ ppg seasons since 1977:

'03 Antoine Walker - 20.1 ppg (46.7 TS%)
'02 Michael Jordan - 22.9 ppg (46.8 TS%)

Jordan couldn't shoot threes, couldn't get to the line and couldn't even make twos at an efficient rate (which is all he took). Dude was a scrub who was allowed to take shots based on his reputation. Keith Bogans with a green light probably puts up better scoring numbers :oldlol:

lol @ calling Jordan a scrub when he played in the 00s. He broke records in getting the most points at his age. And he shot mainly jumpshots. And lol @ at comparing Jordan to Keith Bogans. Especially since he can't score more than 9 ppg as a shooting guard, lol. The Bulls would actally actually win more than one game against the Heat if they had a 40 year old Jordan :oldlol:. And Jordan did better at the age of 39-40 than 38-39. He was similar to Joe Johnson, lol. And Jordan did much better pre injury at the age of 39-40 lolz

--
If Jordan could play that good at the age of 39-40 pre injury, imagine what he would be like in his prime at the age of 25-30? Dude will destroy an old Jason Kidd where a Lebron couldn't, lolz!

[Da Heroic One]

Fatal9 must be really bored.

[KingBeasley08]

Least efficient 20+ ppg seasons since 1977:

'03 Antoine Walker - 20.1 ppg (46.7 TS%)
'02 Michael Jordan - 22.9 ppg (46.8 TS%)

Jordan couldn't shoot threes, couldn't get to the line and couldn't even make twos at an efficient rate (which is all he took). Dude was a scrub who was allowed to take shots based on his reputation. Keith Bogans with a green light probably puts up better scoring numbers :oldlol:
ur a virgin dude :lol

get out sometimes

[catch24]

Jordan was just some ordinary "scrub" when he murked Jersey (finalist) for 45 on .500% shooting? Nah, he must of looked like it when he dropped Charlotte (playoff team) scoring 51 in 38 minutes. Yup, that's gotta be the game.

[OldSchoolBBall]

Fatal9 is an absolutely ridiculous troll. Jordan took dumps on Lewis multiple times. Here are his stats vs. Lewis from Lewis' second year onward (he didn't play much his rookie season):

Jordan - 34.6 pts/6.8 reb/6.0 ast/3.5 stl/.8 blk/54.4% FG/61% TS in 38.4 mpg

Lewis averaged 35 mpg in these contests. Yeah, he was real successful - Jordan did terribly and thus would do terribly today! :oldlol: Way to cherry pick off of ONE GAME, dullard. :oldlol:

How about we talk about how Kobe LED THE LEAGUE in getting his shot blocked and getting the ball stolen from him through 2/3rds of the 2005 season (to say nothing of him being on pace for an ALL-TIME RECORD for TO's, with 4.5 TO/gm). Sad. :oldlol:

[juju151111]

Fatal9 is an absolutely ridiculous troll. Jordan took dumps on Lewis multiple times. Here are his stats vs. Lewis from Lewis' second year onward (he didn't play much his rookie season):

Jordan - 34.6 pts/6.8 reb/6.0 ast/3.5 stl/.8 blk/54.4% FG/61% TS in 38.4 mpg

Lewis averaged 35 mpg in these contests. Yeah, he was real successful - Jordan did terribly and thus would do terribly today! :oldlol: Way to cherry pick off of ONE GAME, dullard. :oldlol:

How about we talk about how Kobe LED THE LEAGUE in getting his shot blocked and getting the ball stolen from him through 2/3rds of the 2005 season (to say nothing of him being on pace for an ALL-TIME RECORD for TO's, with 4.5 TO/gm). Sad. :oldlol:
Faketal is a idiot troll. Same guy who said MJ was lucky to win and everyone on the 80s/90s are scrubs.

[NugzHeat3]

Props to Fatal9. The man has all Jordan fans fuming.

[Mr. I'm So Rad]

Props to Fatal9. The man has all Jordan fans fuming.

It's not hard to do :oldlol:

[Boston C's]

Props to Fatal9. The man has all Jordan fans fuming.

lmao im sayin... just freakin ignore him ppl

[juju151111]

It's not hard to do :oldlol:
Yep all you have to do is make a BS statement and they get Riley up right.:facepalm Isn't that like every fanbase?

[catch24]

Yep all you have to do is make a BS statement and they get Riley up right.:facepalm Isn't that like every fanbase?

OMG you made him mad lulz!!!! :oldlol: so stupid.

[Mr. I'm So Rad]

Yep all you have to do is make a BS statement and they get Riley up right.:facepalm Isn't that like every fanbase?

LOL true but come on man, Jordan fans are definitely the most insecure. You don't even have to slight him and they can get pissed off.

Like in the "Could MJ average 40ppg today" thread.

[Bring-Your-Js]

OSB enters the thread and then its kind of over.

[The Iron Fist]

It's pretty obvious that Jordan would struggle with today's long athletic swingmen. A defender like Tayshaun Prince would own his ass so bad that he would get down on his knees and pray for a time machine back into 90's:lol He was great for his time, but the game has evolved both athletically and tactically:cheers:


:applause:


Its funny how people act like Jordan was defended by athletes that were built just like him. He wasn't. He was built like no other guard of his time. He was still great though.

[Jacks3]

Least efficient 20+ ppg seasons since 1977:

'03 Antoine Walker - 20.1 ppg (46.7 TS%)
'02 Michael Jordan - 22.9 ppg (46.8 TS%)

Jordan couldn't shoot threes, couldn't get to the line and couldn't even make twos at an efficient rate (which is all he took). Dude was a scrub who was allowed to take shots based on his reputation. Keith Bogans with a green light probably puts up better scoring numbers :oldlol:
:oldlol:

[ThaSwagg3r]

:applause:


Its funny how people act like Jordan was defended by athletes that were built just like him. He wasn't. He was built like no other guard of his time. He was still great though.
Just because MJ made them look unathletic doesn't mean they actually were.

[Fatal9]

you brahs need to stop getting so mad. i only joke because you jordan guys are so sensitive.

lol @ the hate mail in my inbox from these guys.

[Bring-Your-Js]

you brahs need to stop getting so mad. i only joke because you jordan guys are so sensitive.

lol @ the hate mail in my inbox from these guys.

Seriously? :oldlol: :facepalm

[Micku]

Seriously though, it would be fun to see a lot of the old players play today. Bird, Magic, Barkley, Jordan, Kareem, Wilt, and etc. It defiantely would be nice.

[OKCThunderUP]

Hasn't even been 10 years since Jordan retired and people talking about the game has evolved with more athletic players. Yeah, right.

[ThaRegul8r]

It's pretty obvious that Jordan would struggle with today's long athletic swingmen. A defender like Tayshaun Prince would own his ass so bad that he would get down on his knees and pray for a time machine back into 90's:lol He was great for his time, but the game has evolved both athletically and tactically:cheers:

Jordan fans have done this very same thing to other past greats, so it was inevitable that eventually it would be Jordan's turn.

It just irritates me though, that people just can't appreciate greatness. Greatness is greatness in any era. But for some reason, people feel the need to tear down past greats in order to prop the latest flavor.

[bdreason]

Jordan would eat modern defenses alive, c'mon son. No handchecking and almost nobody runs zones. All the touch fouls they call today... Jordan would be in heaven.

[Batz]

you brahs need to stop getting so mad. i only joke because you jordan guys are so sensitive.

lol @ the hate mail in my inbox from these guys.
must see.

[brownmamba00]

you brahs need to stop getting so mad. i only joke because you jordan guys are so sensitive.

lol @ the hate mail in my inbox from these guys.
:roll:

[JellyBean]

Hasn't even been 10 years since Jordan retired and people talking about the game has evolved with more athletic players. Yeah, right.


I know. :roll: Jordan would be able to hold his own against some of these guys. Heck if he could handle the pounding that the Pistons, Knicks, and other teams put on him, what makes you think that he couldn't handle a Paul Pierce grab n hold. Or a Tony Allen hold? I would like to see how some of these "tough" more "athletic" guys would have handled a Charles Oakley. Or a Anthony Mason. Or Rick Mahorn.

[juju151111]

LOL true but come on man, Jordan fans are definitely the most insecure. You don't even have to slight him and they can get pissed off.

Like in the "Could MJ average 40ppg today" thread.
That was a opinion thread through. This guy faketal makes a BS thread of Reggie Lewis blocking MJ in one game. MJ avged like 34 ppg 54% against Reggie. How is tall players today affecting him? Reggie was 6'7 with a wingspan like Prince and still couldn't gusrd MJ. Lmao at prince being able to guard MJ. Prince is good at guarding slow players who spam jumpers. He can't guard people like Wade or MJ.

[Samurai Swoosh]

lol @ the hate mail in my inbox from these guys.
:facepalm

[Mr. I'm So Rad]

you brahs need to stop getting so mad. i only joke because you jordan guys are so sensitive.

lol @ the hate mail in my inbox from these guys.

LMFAO you gotta be kidding me :oldlol:

Told you they are so insecure

[TheMan]

The OP just likes starting BS threads that even he isn't that retarded to actually believe them, that's the definition of a troll.

Just ignore his stupid threads, they are just a waste of time and obviously he doesn' t get out much...

[guy]

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Its funny how people act like Jordan was defended by athletes that were built just like him. He wasn't. He was built like no other guard of his time. He was still great though.

Its funny how people act like there were absolutely no other athletes like today's at the time that could've guarded Jordan. They didn't for a reason and thats cause they weren't as effective (or more ineffective depending on how you look at it). Jordan was either too quick for the bigger guys or too big for the smaller guys, or just too skilled and savy for everyone.

Another thing thats funny is that people act like the elite defenders of the past 12 years were all ridiculous athletes. Since when have Bowen, Artest, Battier, Posey, Kidd considered these ridiculous athletes? Since when were guys like T-Mac, Vince, Odom, Gerald Green, Demar Derozan, Desmond Mason considered great defenders? Don't get me wrong, there are long athletic elite defenders Prince, Marion, Lebron, and Wade but its not necessarily the norm and there were still plenty of them in the 80s/90s. Great defense has always been more about effort and awareness.