Michael Jordan is better than 1% of the population

[Marchesk]

A rough estimate would be that 1 billion people have had the opportunity to play meaningful basketball. The rest were in places or times where the sport hadn't caught on yet, or other things in life kept them from trying the sport.

There have been about 100 billion humans who have ever lived.

Conclusion (following from the premises): Wilt is 1 in a billion. His records will last another billion.

[DeuceWallaces]

Calling this an estimate is a massive overstatement.

It's a blind guess based on no data or understanding of the situation.

[KyrieTheFuture]

I am getting the distinct impression you are not a professional in the fields of math or science.

[Marchesk]

Calling this an estimate is a massive overstatement.

True. Google gave me 450 million playing worldwide. That's probably the most it has been. Basketball was invented late 19th century. Maybe that gives you another 550 million?

Also, what level of ball does someone need to play to know they have pro potential?

I heard the 100 billion number on NPR. Makes you wonder what freaks of nature existed before modern sports, or maybe in the slums of Delhi.

[iamgine]

Out of those 100 billion, half are women and most of the men are too short. There might only be millions who are above 6 feet tall.

[Marchesk]

I am getting the distinct impression you are not a professional in the fields of math or science.

Obviously. The better question would be how many other MJs, Wilts, Shaqs or Lebrons exist(ed) in the other 99 billion (or whatever number you come up with)?

MJ is the majority GOAT, but surely there have been others who could have been as good.

[AirBourne92]

True. Google gave me 450 million playing worldwide. That's probably the most it has been. Basketball was invented late 19th century. Maybe that gives you another 550 million?

Also, what level of ball does someone need to play to know they have pro potential?

I heard the 100 billion number on NPR. Makes you wonder what freaks of nature existed before modern sports, or maybe in the slums of Delhi.


we will find out in the future


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famous bollywood actor

his dad is a God in India, and GOAT actor.

This dude is now a Goodwill NBA Ambassador

he's been a basketball fan since the 80s and is trying to expand it out to India and create awareness + interests there.

[Marchesk]

Out of those 100 billion, half are women and most of the men are too short. There might only be millions who are above 6 feet tall.

That's true. And nutrition has an impact on height, so some time periods and places (depending on diet) would have been shorter than others. But there would always be exceptions.

[Straight_Ballin]

Jordan GOAT

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[Marchesk]

Jordan 1 in a billion GOAT

FTFY

[Straight_Ballin]

Jordan > wilt

Always has been, always will be.

[swagga]

I am getting the distinct impression you are not a professional in the fields of math or science.

i'm dying :roll:

[Psileas]

A rough estimate would be that 1 billion people have had the opportunity to play meaningful basketball. The rest were in places or times where the sport hadn't caught on yet, or other things in life kept them from trying the sport.

There have been about 100 billion humans who have ever lived.

Conclusion (following from the premises): Wilt is 1 in a billion. His records will last another billion.

Although I get what you mean, I think you undersell the number of people who have been exposed to playing basketball. But then again, given that many of them may have quit their efforts way too soon, this figure may not be terribly far from reality.

[tgan3]

It doesn't matter how many could have been MJ or Lebron. Fact is, they didn't. I mean, If all I did is practising the 100m run every single moment of my life, I could beat Usain Bolt's record.

[Real Men Wear Green]

99% of the population is better than 1% of the population.

[Marchesk]

It doesn't matter how many could have been MJ or Lebron. Fact is, they didn't. I mean, If all I did is practising the 100m run every single moment of my life, I could beat Usain Bolt's record.

No, you couldn't. Not unless you were born with the right body type to become an elite sprinter. Even then, Bolt is off the charts. He's a freak of nature, athletically speaking.

[Marchesk]

99% of the population is better than 1% of the population.

Right, and there's more Indians than people who have ever played basketball, probably. So there's bound to be an Indian Wilt. He just wasn't/hasn't been discovered. Or, he never had the proper nutrition to grow into that physique.

[iamgine]

It doesn't matter how many could have been MJ or Lebron. Fact is, they didn't. I mean, If all I did is practising the 100m run every single moment of my life, I could beat Usain Bolt's record.
This is true...although it doesn't really apply to running 100m. But a more cerebral game like basketball, it's applicable.

[Tking714]

I am getting the distinct impression you are not a professional in the fields of math or science.

:roll:

[SamuraiSWISH]

MJ > everyone, basically

[dubeta]

MJ > everyone, basically

At losing without elite help? maybe

[SamuraiSWISH]

At losing without elite help? maybe
No, at being the best player in the universe on a historical, record setting dynasty basketball team

[305Baller]

OP = Genius.

[triangleoffense]

OP = Genius.
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[Tking714]

A rough estimate would be that 1 billion people have had the opportunity to play meaningful basketball. The rest were in places or times where the sport hadn't caught on yet, or other things in life kept them from trying the sport.

There have been about 100 billion humans who have ever lived.

Conclusion (following from the premises): Wilt is 1 in a billion. His records will last another billion.

I re-read your posts and seriously cannot figure out what you're trying to say. This is worded so bad. I want to think you're saying MJ is in the 99th percentile of competitive basketball. Which is not news. However, if everyone who has ever lived played competitive basketball; not just recreational, then the chance of him being 99th percentile is lower? Which is again; a given.

[TheMan]

It doesn't matter how many could have been MJ or Lebron. Fact is, they didn't. I mean, If all I did is practising the 100m run every single moment of my life, I could beat Usain Bolt's record.
:biggums:

[TheMan]

At losing without elite help? maybe
Stay mad fggot:oldlol: