RogueBorg
06-16-2023, 03:52 PM
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/gilbert-arenas-explains-why-larry-bird-would-beat-lebron-james-in-a-1-on-1-game/ar-AA1cEa2Z?ocid=entnewsntp&pc=U531&cvid=a75bf52f25de4cd3b7bdbea391d421c8&ei=10
LeBron James has established himself as one of the best players to ever play in the NBA during his 20-year career in the NBA. James has a plethora of skills in his arsenal, but being an elite 1-on-1 player is not one of them.
The likes of Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant used to intimidate opponents in 1-on-1 matchups, but fans have rarely seen that from James. Speaking of which, former NBA player Gilbert Arenas explained in an interview with 'Vlad TV' why Larry Bird could defeat James in a 1-on-1 battle.
"The game is different for different players," Arenas said. "Jordan, and Kobe, they’re 1-on-1 juggernauts. You can’t compare him with LeBron. LeBron is not a 1-on-1 player. He is like Jokic. He is a team guy. He is a 5-on-5 type of player."
Arenas added: "Larry Bird would probably beat LeBron 1-on-1… Because 1-on-1, it takes away from everything LeBron has right. His physical strength, his speed, and all that power he has going well. In 1-on-1, you are talking about one, two dribbles. That’s not his game. That’s Larry’s whole game."
LeBron James has established himself as one of the best players to ever play in the NBA during his 20-year career in the NBA. James has a plethora of skills in his arsenal, but being an elite 1-on-1 player is not one of them.
The likes of Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant used to intimidate opponents in 1-on-1 matchups, but fans have rarely seen that from James. Speaking of which, former NBA player Gilbert Arenas explained in an interview with 'Vlad TV' why Larry Bird could defeat James in a 1-on-1 battle.
"The game is different for different players," Arenas said. "Jordan, and Kobe, they’re 1-on-1 juggernauts. You can’t compare him with LeBron. LeBron is not a 1-on-1 player. He is like Jokic. He is a team guy. He is a 5-on-5 type of player."
Arenas added: "Larry Bird would probably beat LeBron 1-on-1… Because 1-on-1, it takes away from everything LeBron has right. His physical strength, his speed, and all that power he has going well. In 1-on-1, you are talking about one, two dribbles. That’s not his game. That’s Larry’s whole game."