Gen Z is really pushing the “The 90s were awful” angle lately.

[Xiao Yao You]

Ball Don’t Lie: “I said the same thing about the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. It’s cute.” Shaquille O’Neal to @VinceGoodwill on the ‘We done with the 90’s’ trend 👀 pic.twitter.com/ltv1Q5v1o7

[TheMan]

Ball Don’t Lie: “I said the same thing about the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. It’s cute.” Shaquille O’Neal to @VinceGoodwill on the ‘We done with the 90’s’ trend �� pic.twitter.com/ltv1Q5v1o7

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[Xiao Yao You]

I was always amazed at what Wilt, Russell, Big O, etc. had done myself

[dankok8]

On a contender MJ averages 33/7/7 but on a bad team 40/8/8 isn't out of the question. MJ would be impossible to stop from getting to the rim in today's NBA. He probably gets 6-7 dunks or easy lay ups per game and like 15 FTA. From that alone he's already close to 30 ppg.

[SATAN]

[Phoenix]

The most MJ could average in this era isn't really all that important. Really its about what he would average within the context of a championship team and system, and anywhere from 30-33 is likely. Most of these all-time scorers could average more than we've seen in the right situation. KD hasn't hit 32 since 2014 and he's considered what, a top 3 perimeter scorer ever? Really think he couldn't average 35 all these years? Luka is dropping 35 now but I guarantee you if he ever sniffs a chip, shave 3-4 points off that.

[RRR3]

On a contender MJ averages 33/7/7 but on a bad team 40/8/8 isn't out of the question. MJ would be impossible to stop from getting to the rim in today's NBA. He probably gets 6-7 dunks or easy lay ups per game and like 15 FTA. From that alone he's already close to 30 ppg.

This is really the mind of Mikey mythologists


15 fta

[Baller234]

What you gotta consider about Jordan playing in today's league is that he wouldn't be burdened with having to score all of his team's points, because any team he's on is going to have A LOT of open threes.

He easily COULD average 40 a game today, but I don't think he would. Maybe if he were on a total shit team.

[dankok8]

This is really the mind of Mikey mythologists

15 fta

Of course. Most teams in the league today play with little shotblocking presence and the spacing means that MJ can go one on one with defenders who can't touch him. Not to mention the faster pace so more fast break opportunities.

The only thing stopping MJ from getting to the rim every time is stamina but young MJ had an insane motor.

For the record, I also think prime Lebron could easily average 35 ppg in this era.

[Reggie43]

He was already averaging 33 a game in the playoffs back then Im pretty sure he could do better than that in a much faster paced league with rule changes that favor the offense.

[Baller234]

He was already averaging 33 a game in the playoffs back then Im pretty sure he could do better than that in a much faster paced league with rule changes that favor the offense.

He had a lot less help on offense back then though. He HAD to score more points.

Teams are loaded with offense now. Spacing. Shooting in every direction.

He would be a lot more prone to kick out after collapsing the D.

[RRR3]

Of course. Most teams in the league today play with little shotblocking presence and the spacing means that MJ can go one on one with defenders who can't touch him. Not to mention the faster pace so more fast break opportunities.

The only thing stopping MJ from getting to the rim every time is stamina but young MJ had an insane motor.

For the record, I also think prime Lebron could easily average 35 ppg in this era.

So he’s getting 3 more free throw attempts per game than GIANNIS?????? He could average 35 with a weak supporting cast. 40 is absurd and not happening.

[dankok8]

So he’s getting 3 more free throw attempts per game than GIANNIS?????? He could average 35 with a weak supporting cast. 40 is absurd and not happening.

Prime MJ had a quicker first step, better handle and better stamina than Giannis to keep attacking the rim so yea..

[Xiao Yao You]

He averaged 37 in '87. Who could slow him down today?

[Reggie43]

He had a lot less help on offense back then though. He HAD to score more points.

Teams are loaded with offense now. Spacing. Shooting in every direction.

He would be a lot more prone to kick out after collapsing the D.

Or he could drive to the basket more because of the aforementioned spacing and shooting thus scoring more points.