All the debates throughout the decades; from Wilt back in the 60’s, MJ in the 80’s/90’s, and LeBron in this most recent era. Who do you consider the Greatest NBA player of all-time?
MJ all day for me. I was an elementary-age kid obsessed with him when I first started liking the NBA in the 90’s. Was able to watch every Bulls game each season so I was glued to the TV every game night at 8pm.
MJ for me.
Jordan. It's not even a debate.
Busta said:All the debates throughout the decades; from Wilt back in the 60’s, MJ in the 80’s/90’s, and LeBron in this most recent era. Who do you consider the Greatest NBA player of all-time?
MJ all day for me. I was an elementary-age kid obsessed with him when I first started liking the NBA in the 90’s. Was able to watch every Bulls game each season so I was glued to the TV every game night at 8pm.
As a huge MJ fan (who wasn't into basketball at the time), what was it like to watch him live?
StrikeFromAbove said:As a huge MJ fan (who wasn't into basketball at the time), what was it like to watch him live?
Honestly I miss it man. I mean I still followed the NBA religiously after he retired, up until now even catching highlights, but watching Mj orchestrate the flow of the game in those Bulls days man was different than anything nowadays. He’d make 30 points feel so effortless.
The big thing was the way everyone of his competitors feared him. I mean I of course you saw Gary Payton saying he locked him up, and the Bad Boy Pistons throwing him around, but even they got to a point there in 1991 where they were like “we can’t stop this dude anymore, he’s figured us out”. LeBron’s dominant, no denying it, but MJ had everyone who watched him, fan or opponent, captivated.
Have you watched “The Last Dance” yet?
MJ
Busta said:Honestly I miss it man. I mean I still followed the NBA religiously after he retired, up until now even catching highlights, but watching Mj orchestrate the flow of the game in those Bulls days man was different than anything nowadays. He’d make 30 points feel so effortless.
The big thing was the way everyone of his competitors feared him. I mean I of course you saw Gary Payton saying he locked him up, and the Bad Boy Pistons throwing him around, but even they got to a point there in 1991 where they were like “we can’t stop this dude anymore, he’s figured us out”. LeBron’s dominant, no denying it, but MJ had everyone who watched him, fan or opponent, captivated.
Have you watched “The Last Dance” yet?
That sounds about right after what I've read and watched.
Yep, you do hear how even the other all-star players feared him when you watch interviews with players from the era. Two of my favorite plays of MJ are the near free-throw line dunk on Bill Laimbeer and the steal, pass on the right side of the court, pass back and then the spin layup against Laimbeer's body. It's just classic, dominant MJ play lol. Making the game look effortless.
Yes, I have. Actually twice, lol. I already had become a huge fan at that point but my dad still kind of questioned him (not his ability, just didn't really like him) and he became a fan after watching the series with me. I want to watch it again.
Bron no questions asked
Busta said:Honestly I miss it man. I mean I still followed the NBA religiously after he retired, up until now even catching highlights, but watching Mj orchestrate the flow of the game in those Bulls days man was different than anything nowadays. He’d make 30 points feel so effortless.
The big thing was the way everyone of his competitors feared him. I mean I of course you saw Gary Payton saying he locked him up, and the Bad Boy Pistons throwing him around, but even they got to a point there in 1991 where they were like “we can’t stop this dude anymore, he’s figured us out”. LeBron’s dominant, no denying it, but MJ had everyone who watched him, fan or opponent, captivated.
Have you watched “The Last Dance” yet?
Last Dance was so good
LLLAAAAMMMMMAAAARRRR said:No way
MJ is the best
My favorite was AI
Iverson was amazing to watch play, his rookie up to final year in Philly before the Nuggets trade. Every game here in Pennsylvania was on tv and my dad was a huge 6era fan so he was always watching them.
That dude had more heart than almost anyone that played the game besides Kobe. Pound for pound…
thisgamesucks said:Bron no questions asked
You aren't old enough to have seen MJ play then...
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That part on Kobe is pretty goddamn insensitive bro
MJ by light years
Also how do you include Curry in the poll but not guys like Bill Russell, Larry Bird, and Magic Johnson lol
MrAgentSochi said:MJ by light years
Also how do you include Curry in the poll but not guys like Bill Russell, Larry Bird, and Magic Johnson lol
I was about to put a disclaimer in my original post, but I tried to include a little eating from each era. I didn’t want the list to get obnoxiously long. Anyone of the ones you mentioned, and the likes of Duncan, Dr. J, etc coulda been on there.
Muggsy Bougues. 🤷♂️ 😏