Where would prime LeBron average in the 1980s?

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I say
1. Magic Johnson
2. Michael Jordan
3. Larry Bird (big gap after Larry)
4. LeBron

[NBAplayoffs2001]

Bump

[Richesly]

Hard to say... he wouldn't be as athletic back then as he would be today.

But assuming he is, then he is the GOAT or very close to itl

[dubeta]

Prime wilt chamberlain numbers with bill Russell rings

GOAT :bowdown:

[NBAplayoffs2001]

Prim wilt chamberlain numbers with bill Russell rings

GOAT :bowdown:

I am still praying for your perm. ban for all your alts.

[Angel Face]

I doubt Lebron would play. He can't handle physicality, he probably would quit playing in the NBA and play in Europe instead.

[3ball]

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Top 5 Arguments for Jordan Over Lebron, both Physically and Skill-Wise:



1) Better hops off a vertical so he scored better in traffic (http://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?p=40451964#p40451964)


2) Not just quick for his size, but true guard quickness for > mismatches vs. bigger defenders (http://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?p=40452998#p40452998)


3) Goat scoring ability allowed MJ to take on the largest load and attract maximum defensive attention to free up teammates, while Lebron undertook too small a load in the 2014 Finals (http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showpost.php?p=10441295&postcount=236), causing him to not attract enough defensive attention to facilitate his passing game and free up teammates - Lebron had as many turnovers as assists so his passing added no value to his team in the 2014 Finals.


4) Not only could Jordan take on the aforementioned maximum offensive load to attract maximum defensive attention and free up teammates, but his superior scoring versatility (including off-ball skill) (http://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?p=40476428#p40476428) allowed him to take on that maximum load while scoring in whatever capacity allowed star teammates to play to their strengths (i.e. with Jordan off-ball, Pippen was free to be the more ball-dominant point-forward).


5) Factors 1-4 above enabled Jordan to control his own destiny better - translation: 6 for 6 (http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showpost.php?p=10422919&postcount=9):



MJ TV:

Top 15 Hanging Jumpshots by MJ (http://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?p=40750321#p40750321)

Top 15 MJ Dunks Over Multiple Contesting Defenders (http://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?p=40414797#p40414797)

Partial Collection of MJ Dunks Over All-Time Great Centers (http://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?p=40382395#p40382395)

MJ Hangtime Shots Off A One-Step Vertical (Drop-Step) (http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showpost.php?p=10422917&postcount=172)

MJ Two-Handed Posters Over Defenders (http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showpost.php?p=10441991&postcount=40)

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:roll: :applause:
I doubt Lebron would play. He can't handle physicality, he probably would quit playing in the NBA and play in Europe instead.