Curry vs peak Jordan 1 on 1

[QUOTE=La Frescobaldi]lol

feelings.... nothing more than..... [I]feelings[/I].....[/QUOTE]
Common sense, bruh.

It's as if you've never played 1 v 1 and team basketball.

It's totally different.

Curry has the long distance shooting advantage over Jordan...that's it.

MJ is bigger, quicker, faster, stronger, better defender (not even a contest), post up game, midrange etc.

Jordan could contest every shot Curry takes, MJ could use his size and strenght to either shoot over Curry or get layups/dunks whenever he wants.

KD is a much better matchup vs MJ than Curry (hopefully I don't need to explain why :facepalm).

[QUOTE=TheMan]Common sense, bruh.

It's as if you've never played 1 v 1 and team basketball.

It's totally different.

Curry has the long distance shooting advantage over Jordan...that's it.

MJ is bigger, quicker, faster, stronger, better defender (not even a contest), post up game, midrange etc.

Jordan could contest every shot Curry takes, MJ could use his size and strenght to either shoot over Curry or get layups/dunks whenever he wants.

KD is a much better matchup vs MJ than Curry (hopefully I don't need to explain why :facepalm).[/QUOTE]
I guess you better explain it then.
Because to me Michael Jordan would waste Durant. It would be pure annihilation.

Chances of Curry slowing down MJ? Zilch.
Chances of MJ slowing down Curry? Much higher.

No defender in the history of mankind can slow down MJ one on one.MJ was doubled and triple teamed for the vast majority of his career and still became the GOAT. When he's facing you from the triple threat position, you are truly at his mercy. MJ is taller, stronger, faster, quicker, longer, can jump higher, is more explosive and the better all around offensive player. Not to mention a GOAT level defender, especially his on the ball D, which 1 on 1 is about.

MJ would embarrass Curry in most games. I can see Curry possibly winning a few here there when his shot is just lights out and he loses MJ a couple of times with his fancy dribbling but for the most part, MJ rapes Curry.

[QUOTE=La Frescobaldi]I guess you better explain it then.
Because to me Michael Jordan would waste Durant. It would be pure annihilation.[/QUOTE]

KD is the type of guy who would hold up well against almost anyone in history in 1 on 1 because of his natural size advantage along with his ability to score at will. Height, length, size, etc all matter in 1 on 1 because many times, it becomes a game of just backing down the other guy and taking 5-8 footers. No shot clock, no double, no help, that's the smart thing to do.

I would give KD a much better chance at beating MJ 1 on 1 than Curry.

Kobe and jordan are better suited for 1on1 curry is better in a team setup, lebron is better at airballs. different beasts

[QUOTE=Foster5k]There's no guard in the history of the NBA that could beat Jordan 1 on 1.

Peak Kobe Bryant would have the best chance, but even he would lose to Jordan. It would be close though.

Curry has 0% chance vs peak Jordan in a 1 on 1. This thread comical.

Like the other guy said, people seem to forget that Jordan's defense was also on another level. He's one of the best defensive guards of all time.

As I said earlier, Jordan's skill set is perfect for 1 on 1. Curry wouldn't know what hit him.[/QUOTE]Michael Jordan himself admit that Kobe ain't back down. He said that Kobe would beat him if it's just 1 on 1. If that's all it is, that's Kobe's strong suit.
By michaels admission.

[QUOTE=Lakersfamftw]Michael Jordan himself admit that Kobe ain't back down. He said that Kobe would beat him if it's just 1 on 1. If that's all it is, that's Kobe's strong suit.
By michaels admission.[/QUOTE]

It's unbelievable how a joke by Michael Jordan can be taken as fact.

[QUOTE=jstern]It's unbelievable how a joke by Michael Jordan can be taken as fact.[/QUOTE]

Show me where Jordan sad he was joking?
How can you prove it was a joke?

[QUOTE=Lakersfamftw]Michael Jordan himself admit that Kobe ain't back down. He said that Kobe would beat him if it's just 1 on 1. If that's all it is, that's Kobe's strong suit.
By michaels admission.[/QUOTE]
So a player worse than Jordan at basically everything beats him in 1v1?

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[QUOTE=TomBrady]So a player worse than Jordan at basically everything beats him in 1v1?

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Range? Dumbass?
You gown tell me Jordan himself didn't admit that Kobe would beat em.
Bring up that quote. The man whose side your arguing ADMITTED that Kobe would beat him. But some guy on the Internet thinks otherwise?

I've seen it all.

[QUOTE=Lakersfamftw]Show me where Jordan sad he was joking?
How can you prove it was a joke?[/QUOTE]
:oldlol: Because he's Michael freaken Jordan you genius. He never concedes anything to anyone on the basketball court.

As if Jordan was serious LOL

[QUOTE=ClipperRevival]:oldlol: Because he's Michael freaken Jordan you genius. He never concedes anything to anyone on the basketball court.[/QUOTE]Like I said to the above poster, Jordan conceded that he'd lose to Kobe.
Show me that he was joking. Prove that. You can't.
He SAID that Kobe would beat him and you gown cry and argue against what HE said?:roll: :roll:

[QUOTE=Kawhi m8]As if Jordan was serious LOL[/QUOTE]
.prove that he wasn't. Queer.

[QUOTE=Lakersfamftw]Like I said to the above poster, Jordan conceded that he'd lose to Kobe.
Show me that he was joking. Prove that. You can't.
He SAID that Kobe would beat him and you gown cry and argue against what HE said?:roll: :roll:[/QUOTE]

Ok. MJ said Kobe would beat him and was serious. Happy?

[QUOTE=Lakersfamftw].prove that he wasn't. Queer.[/QUOTE]

Damn man you must be the most imbred dumb *** in the history of ISH. Slap your pawpaw for me.

[QUOTE=Lakersfamftw]Show me where Jordan sad he was joking?
How can you prove it was a joke?[/QUOTE]

Just watch the video, it's so obvious. He was making a joke about how Kobe stole all his move. If anything he's praising himself. In another interview Kobe was complaining about how his good friend Michael Jordan is always teasing him about stealing all of his move. Seemed a little annoyed.

Every time Jordan sees his good friend Patrick Ewing, he reminds him of the dunk he had on him, after he shook off Starks and Oakley. Every single time. It kind of sounds to me, judging by how a little annoyed Kobe looked when saying that, that Michael is always ribbing him about stealing his moves.

[QUOTE=ClipperRevival]KD is the type of guy who would hold up well against almost anyone in history in 1 on 1 because of his natural size advantage along with his ability to score at will. Height, length, size, etc all matter in 1 on 1 because many times, it becomes a game of just backing down the other guy and taking 5-8 footers. No shot clock, no double, no help, that's the smart thing to do.

I would give KD a much better chance at beating MJ 1 on 1 than Curry.[/QUOTE]

Kevin Durant is not going to post Michael Jordan. Not ever happening on any planet.
Leonard destroys him regularly.
Jordan would make him cry every single possession no matter one of them which had the ball. Totally serious Durant is not remotely in that category.

[QUOTE=jstern]Just watch the video, it's so obvious. He was making a joke about how Kobe stole all his move. If anything he's praising himself. In another interview Kobe was complaining about how his good friend Michael Jordan is always teasing him about stealing all of his move. Seemed a little annoyed.

Every time Jordan sees his good friend Patrick Ewing, he reminds him of the dunk he had on him, after he shook off Starks and Oakley. Every single time. It kind of sounds to me, judging by how a little annoyed Kobe looked when saying that, that Michael is always ribbing him about stealing his moves.[/QUOTE]

Seems like you and the above 2 posters are reaching. JORDAN said it himself.
We can agree to disagree though folks. Stay believe ing that Jordan would win. I'll listen to the man instead. Tell me how Jordan s gown stick with Kobe given his range :oldlol:

[QUOTE=Lakersfamftw]Seems like you and the above 2 posters are reaching. JORDAN said it himself.
We can agree to disagree though folks. Stay believe ing that Jordan would win. I'll listen to the man instead. Tell me how Jordan s gown stick with Kobe given his range :oldlol:[/QUOTE]
Ok, I see that you're just trolling. Nm.

[QUOTE=La Frescobaldi]Kevin Durant is not going to post Michael Jordan. Not ever happening on any planet.
Leonard destroys him regularly.
Jordan would make him cry every single possession no matter one of them which had the ball. Totally serious Durant is not remotely in that category.[/QUOTE]
:biggums:

We still talking about the same Durant? The near 7 footer, with freakish length, athletic, almost unlimited range, can put it on the floor and with a sick set of step back and fade away jumpers who also happens to be one of the best scorers ever? I am not saying he beats MJ but he would give MJ a much stiffer challenge 1 on 1 than Curry. Like I said, in 1 on 1, height, length and size matter.

[QUOTE=ClipperRevival]:biggums:

We still talking about the same Durant? The near 7 footer, with freakish length, athletic, almost unlimited range, can put it on the floor and with a sick set of step back and fade away jumpers who also happens to be one of the best scorers ever? I am not saying he beats MJ but he would give MJ a much stiffer challenge 1 on 1 than Curry. Like I said, in 1 on 1, height, length and size matter.[/QUOTE]
yes the 6'9" in shoes guy with long arms, not as athletic as Mike but still great, nice range, etc.
that dude who is built like Pippen but without any of that defense.
You guys are almost perfectly backwards on this.

Jordan wouldn't have much difficulty destroying the mentality of Durant. Break his mind right on the court with pure physical prowess.
He's not [B][I]stopping[/I][/B] curry without flat fouling him - not even Mike.

[QUOTE=jstern]Ok, I see that you're just trolling. Nm.[/QUOTE]

Jordan vs Kobe is the ultimate 1 on 1. Even Jordan knows it, quit being bitter.

[QUOTE=La Frescobaldi]yes the 6'9" in shoes guy with long arms, not as athletic as Mike but still great, nice range, etc.
that dude who is built like Pippen but without any of that defense.
You guys are almost perfectly backwards on this.

Jordan wouldn't have much difficulty destroying the mentality of Durant. Break his mind right on the court with pure physical prowess.
He's not [B][I]stopping[/I][/B] curry without flat fouling him - not even Mike.[/QUOTE]

And Pip couldn't touch KD's offensive game. KD has the length to shoot over MJ and that alone is a huge factor in 1 on 1. He also has the superior range and heigh/length for rebounds. Let's just agree to disagree.

[QUOTE=ClipperRevival]And Pip couldn't touch KD's offensive game. KD has the length to shoot over MJ and that alone is a huge factor in 1 on 1. He also has the superior range and heigh/length for rebounds. Let's just agree to disagree.[/QUOTE]

ok good.

Because we ABSOLUTELY DISAGREE about Urant.

I don't know about Durant. He would have a much better chance to beat Jordan than Curry would.

I was strictly talking about guards. Jordan and Kobe Bryant pretty much unbeatable in a 1 on 1 versus any NBA guards in NBA history. Peak Wade probably is unbeatable too.

Jordan is on another level though. I remember watching him block rookie Shaq. Lmao. Dude is blocking rookie Shaq and people think he would lose to Curry in 1 on 1. :oldlol:

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Next level shit here folks. Jordan is not losing vs anyone in a 1 on 1. Curry would get literary destroyed.

so people already forgot mj was DPOY and 9 X all-defensive first team?

curry would actually have a pretty good chance against mike with his jumpers. as far as i remember jordan's ego wouldn't let any drive on him so he'd sag off everyone and hope for a decent contest. curry would thrive on that.

otoh, curry ain't stoppin mj at all.

Gary Payton killed MJ one on one, Curry would make it look easy

1-on-1 is a different animal.

there's no running up and down the court. there are no screens, no pick and rolls, no 3-sec in the key. none of that shit.

jordan is bigger and so much stronger than curry. mj could probably just back up like shaq and score 10-15 straight buckets on curry with 2-ft layups.

[QUOTE=DCL]1-on-1 is a different animal.

there's no running up and down the court. there are no screens, no pick and rolls, no 3-sec in the key. none of that shit.

jordan is bigger and so much stronger than curry. mj could probably just back up like shaq and score 10-15 straight buckets on curry with 2-ft layups.[/QUOTE]

Nobody questions that to the point we can take it as given. But OP specifies no make it take it.

So the real question is can Mike stop Curry over every square inch of the entire area from the basket to 35 feet out.... all the way around both sides of the court.... and do that perfectly... so good that he doesn't even get that tiny [I]paper-width of separation [/I]which is all Curry needs to be a Splash Brother.

I'm saying no.
Kerr is right, nobody can guard every inch of the court.

Pippen would murder MJ 1 on 1

[QUOTE=sd3035]Pippen would murder MJ 1 on 1[/QUOTE]

unless he has migraines, no he won't

Kobe would have best chance of beating MJ one on one but still Jordan would come out on top.

Curry would get destroyed. This Curry talk is going too far.

[QUOTE=La Frescobaldi]Nobody questions that to the point we can take it as given. But OP specifies no make it take it.

So the real question is can Mike stop Curry over every square inch of the entire area from the basket to 35 feet out.... all the way around both sides of the court.... and do that perfectly... so good that he doesn't even get that tiny [I]paper-width of separation [/I]which is all Curry needs to be a Splash Brother.

I'm saying no.
Kerr is right, nobody can guard every inch of the court.[/QUOTE]


the math is simple. curry would have to hit 70% of his 3's to beat mike hitting 100% of his 2's. mike would just have to stay with the game plan and not fk around. bust his ass in the paint and go for guaranteed paint buckets. none of these slow half-ass off balanced shots that he sometimes showboats at his camp against tiny teenagers or fat executives.

then on defense, you're talking about mj the defender here. it's a half court game. there's no running up and down. so bald guy got all the energy in the world and he's going all out 100% on turbo defense on every play. curry ain't hitting 70% of his 3's with defense like that.

in a 1-on-1 game, mj's body would be so locked down and close to curry's that people might think they're having gay sex. total encapsulation. there are no screens to buy room. no one else to pass to. is curry hitting 70% of his outside shots like that??? does he even easily hit 70% of his 3's in a 3-point contest with no defenders anywhere?? he ain't hitting 70% on mj.

only important criteria that OP left out was shot clock. only weak ass way for curry to win -- if curry hits the first 3 and michael gets a quick 2 with 9 minutes on the game clock. then curry might just dribble for 9 whole minutes without taking another shot until game time. :oldlol: