OP was a legend, dude would constantly make all the Jordan stans cry.
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OP was a legend, dude would constantly make all the Jordan stans cry.
KD averaged 29 off 50% against the number 1 defense 67 win Spurs in 2016, including a 41 & 37 point performance whilst being guarded by DPOY Kawhi :bowdown:
[video=youtube_share;e5T-KNtEFro]https://youtu.be/e5T-KNtEFro[/video]
So KD is less effected by Top defenses than Jordan suggesting that KD is the better scorer
[QUOTE=Manny98;14383413]KD averaged 29 off 50% against the number 1 defense 67 win Spurs in 2016, including a 41 & 37 point performance whilst being guarded by DPOY Kawhi :bowdown:[/video]
So KD is less effected by Top defenses than Jordan suggesting that KD is the better scorer[/QUOTE]
Not quite. The sample is from Chicago's title years. If we did seasons outside of those parameters, like you did with Durant, Jordan might've had the BEST series ever. Against the vaunted 86 Celtics (#1 rated defense), MJ averaged 44/6/6 on 51% shooting.
OP was generous and also used Seattle, a #2 defense. :oldlol: Look up what Jordan did to Cleveland and Detroit.
[QUOTE=MadDog;14383373]Maybe you have trouble reading, but the OP says #1 ranked defenses. Blame Seattle for finishing #2 :confusedshrug:[/QUOTE]
I get it.The Sonics werent the number 1 ranked defense in 96. They were number 2. All I'm saying is I know why he used the Sonics and not the number 1 defense in the league.
[QUOTE=97 bulls;14383442]I get it.The Sonics werent the number 1 ranked defense in 96. They were number 2. All I'm saying is I know why he used the Sonics and not the number 1 defense in the league.[/QUOTE]
If you're gonna call Jordan "overrated" based on numbers, at least get them right. Using a #2 defense isn't the BEST defense, which was the original intent.
[QUOTE=MadDog;14383455]If you're gonna call Jordan "overrated" based on numbers, at least get them right. Using a #2 defense isn't the BEST defense, which was the original intent.[/QUOTE]
You're arguing semantics bro. Olk, ok,. He didn't say EVERY #1 ranked defense. Right?
[QUOTE=97 bulls;14383485]You're arguing semantics bro. Olk, ok,. He didn't say EVERY #1 ranked defense. Right?[/QUOTE]
Not true. Arguing "semantics" is claiming Seattle tied with Chicago. Not the case here. If we start using your logic, then why stop at 2? :confusedshrug: New York rated 3 that year and gave up less points than Seattle. Played at a slower pace too.
[QUOTE=MadDog;14383488]Not true. Arguing "semantics" is claiming Seattle tied with Chicago. Not the case here. If we start using your logic, then why stop at 2? :confusedshrug: New York rated 3 that year and gave up less points than Seattle. Played at a slower pace too.[/QUOTE]
Bro. Imma say this and then imma let you have it.
Again you're 100% correct. The Sonics were not the number 1 defense in 96. The Bulls were. But seeing as Jordan was a member of the number 1 ranked team, the next best team was the Sonics. The Sonics were the best defensive team Jordan couldve faced in 96. I think that's why Fatal included the Sonics.
[QUOTE=97 bulls;14383493]Bro. Imma say this and then imma let you have it.
Again you're 100% correct. The Sonics were not the number 1 defense in 96. The Bulls were. But seeing as Jordan was a member of the number 1 ranked team, [B]the next best team was the Sonics.[/B] The Sonics were the best defensive team Jordan couldve faced in 96. I think that's why Fatal included the Sonics.[/QUOTE]
I get where you're coming from, and its a fair point. Thing is, teams are ranked for a reason. In this case its defensive efficiency. If we're gonna make excuses and go with "next best" it opens up the gate for other #2s. Like the 92 Knicks for example. A little consistency isn't asking for much. Just saying.
lol.
[QUOTE=Duncan21formvp;3167416]vs. Boston, 1986: [b]44 pts/6 reb/6 ast/51% FG[/b]
Boston was the #1 defense and a top 5 team ever.[/QUOTE]
How quickly they forget
[QUOTE=Manny98;14383413]
KD averaged 29 off 50% against the number 1 defense 67 win Spurs in 2016, including a 41 & 37 point performance whilst being guarded by DPOY Kawhi :bowdown:
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Huh?
Jordan averaged 31 on 47% against the 89' and 90' Bad Boys that included Rodman and Dumars guarding him - he had 3 forty point games
That's better than dropping 29 in today's spaced-out, hands-off format with open paint- it's a [U]knock[/U] on KD that he only averaged 29