A few things to keep in mind fellas.. for when Lebron wins it all this year

[3ball]

Great post, keep the meltdown going please.

A lot of people in these forums often say that today's defensive 3 seconds rule has no impact on the game - but apparently, the NBA feels differently:

http://www.nba.com/2009/news/feature...son/index.html

NBA.COM: When you watch the game today, does it closely resemble an international game or are there still distinct differences in the style of play?

STU JACKSON: Our game does more closely resemble an international game in terms of the style of play than it used to. [COLOR="Red"]However, there are distinct differences in the international game vs. the NBA game. The international game utilizes a pure zone defense (as opposed to the defensive three-second rule), which allows frontcourt players to stand in the middle of the lane and discourage cutting, passing and dribble penetration.[/COLOR]


So the NBA has officially stated that the defensive 3 seconds DOES ban paint-camping... and of course, the NBA also officially stated that the rule changes achieved their objective of increasing penetration.. So no paint-camping and increased penetration - these things are characteristic of today's game.

Not that any of it matters - MJ was an off-ball player anyway - he didn't need to dribble-penetrate..

Ball-dominators that can't adjust invariably get shut down by a good defense - MJ's off-ball game was not susceptible to this - he could morph into Stephan Curry in the 1992 Finals if needed, or score 55 in the playoffs on all JJ Redick catch-and-shoot.. Whatever the defense gave him, he'd use elite ability to exploit - MJ is the only player ever that was elite at everything.
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[jayfan]

The talent around LeBron is similar to the talent Jordan had from 1984-1987

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[24-Inch_Chrome]

Jordan

I don't care, you melting down is just funny. I don't deny that Jordan is the GOAT, he's my #1, this endless barrage of threads just gets tiresome. They reek of insecurity.

[3ball]

I don't care, you melting down is just funny. I don't deny that Jordan is the GOAT, he's my #1, this endless barrage of threads just gets tiresome. They reek of insecurity.

yeah i'm really losing it.. man, am i just tearing my hair out.. glad you're entertained.

but now you also know it's a fact - the NBA's defensive 3 seconds rule banned paint-camping.. you've also become aware that their rule changes were designed to increase penetration and succeeded in doing so.

so i'm glad to be both entertaining and informative..