The Official NBA Season Thread: Sunscreen and GOAT Talk

[MVP]

Exactly why he's saying it's not on his resume , never had to face unbeatable squads when they were already the best team year in and year out

Eh, that 16 Warriors team was beatable. OKC just choked it away a round earlier.

 

[rolaholic]

Some call it “running the from the grind”

100% wouldn't have gotten the grace that he did taking that sabattical nowadays

Especially with social media and the rumors behind that decision at the time...

Would've become a circus real quick

 

[geno90221]

Mark Jackson said it best.
Lebron had the better career but Jordan is the better player.

Lebron going back and winning a ring for the city of Cleveland was a made for TV type scenario. Many respects for that. But...

Personally, I couldn't see myself putting Bronze as the #1 because of how he ran down to Miami to link up with Wade/Bosh. Competition wise, I can't help but to view that as a sucka move.

I also acknowledge that if Jordan was born in 1985 and played in this era je might have done the same; but we aren't using hypotheticals to prove a point in am argument.

Great overall career but to me that's a big blemish on Bronze's record.

It’s the other way around actually

MJ Career resume is better
Bron is the better player

 

[finessence]

Jordan gave cats TWO years to get they s*** together…..

Came and took three more.

Is LeBron joining the Heat a blemish on his resume…?

 

[Based Jesus]

If you’re putting something strong enough to block out the SUN on your skin, imagine what it’s doing on the opposite end…

Protecting you from cancer causing radiation that accelerates the aging of your skin. Do you also avoid sunglasses, dark clothing and hats?

What brand do you use?

Aveeno has an oatmeal lotion one I like. Worn it to the beach, to play ball, etc., it works through it all but I'm sure there's better. My sister wears some korean ****, the ladies keep the good stuff to themselves.

 

[MVP]

2011 is a stain on Bron's resume
Him running to stack the deck multiple times is funny in the light
Him getting swept multiple times in the Finals is nasty

The only argument be truly had over MJ is a longevity one.

Mike has more MVPs, chips and Finals MVPs in a much shorter window. His peak was better than Bron's peak, period. It's ok that Lebby is #2 all time.

 

[addict4sneakers]

Nothing is a blemish for Jordan. Losing in the first round? Nah. Quitting twice? Nah. They actually use these things to elevate him

bang. VVVVVV

Jordan gave cats TWO years to get they s*** together…..

Came and took two.

Is LeBron joining the Heat a blemish on his resume…?

The most competitive dude in the world took 2 years off to let other people win? That doesn’t sound right to me.

Yes Bron was wilding for joining the Heat

 

[DripNick]

And I’ve been saying DripNick hating on gods son in silence too.

Putting a case against you too

I can be loud about it too, ain't no hiding nor shame in my game. As a matter of fact, my curry hate come fall finna be stronger than a white man's aversion for Phaal

I'm Teflon tho

 

[MVP]

2011 is a stain on Bron's resume
Him running to stack the deck multiple times is funny in the light
Him getting swept multiple times in the Finals is nasty

The only argument he truly has over MJ is a longevity one.

Mike has more MVPs, chips and Finals MVPs in a much shorter window. His peak was better than Bron's peak, period. It's ok that Lebby is #2 all time.

 

[finessence]

2011 is a stain on Bron's resume
Him running to stack the deck multiple times is funny in the light
Him getting swept multiple times in the Finals is nasty

The only argument he truly has over MJ is a longevity one.

Mike has more MVPs, chips and Finals MVPs in a much shorter window. His peak was better than Bron's peak, period. It's ok that Lebby is #2 all time.

Jordan also became a damn near automatic shooter and was also a great FT shooter. Teams never feared Bron as a shooter and he was iffy at the FT line.

Jordan took shots and you just knew they’d fall.

Bron… you’re sitting “hoping” it goes in

 

[DripNick]

All this energy on a Tuesday afternoon

GOT THE THREAD GOING UP, ON A TUESDAY
*Makonnen voice*

 

[DCAllAfrican]

Some call it “running the from the grind”

I could see that as well.

But the same can be said about Bronze running off to Miami because of those Celtic boys.

 

[addict4sneakers]

You dared MJ to shoot outside of 18 feet just like you do with Bron. But now Bron is a great shooter from 3 because you have to in modern basketball

 

[addict4sneakers]

I could see that as well.

But the same can be said about Bronze running off to Miami because of those Celtic boys.

All I’m saying is call it evenly. If Bron retired and saw Steph win titles, he would have never heard the end of it. MJ did and “he was giving guys a chance”

 

[amitt5504]

All I’m saying is call it evenly. If Bron retired and saw Steph win titles, he would have never heard the end of it. MJ did and “he was giving guys a chance”

Steph still won titles DURING Bron peak tho

 

[addict4sneakers]

Steph still won titles DURING Bron peak tho

Absolutely which is why he’s in the conversation. Beating Reggie miller and Steve smith to get to the finals is cool but bron gets flack for beating the Raptors

 

[finessence]

Bron is NOT a great 3pt shooter. He’s still average.

He’s still at 35% which is the league average. Y’all still just be saying anything.

Meanwhile he’s a 71% FT shooter

Jordan never shot FTs remotely close to 71% and easily could’ve evolved into an average 3pt shooter.

Bron consistently was a .30-35% 3pt shooter for most his career

 

[pmatic]

Some would say LeBron took the bull by the horns going to Miami instead of waiting for his GM to do his job. He was not fortunaute enough to land on a team of HOFers or big market to attract top talent.

 

[JMB10215]

LeBron’s resume is so insane now with respect to total stats and accolades that I think it’s fair to call him the GOAT.

But I’m an MJ guy. Mike’s game captivated me in a way LeBron’s never has. Even just watching those MJ 1984 Olympic highlights JMB10215 posted the other day - was riveted. It’s just a feeling thing.

Mike definitely captured my imagination as a child. Like you said he moved so graceful. And I was born in 95, but the Michael Jordan's Playground and Come Fly With Me were my go to movies as a kid man. I loved all things Michael Jordan.

 

[JMB10215]

Thats a matter of preference though. Just cause he didn’t do it like mike doesn’t mean he was doing something wrong. Being great at one aspect that doesn’t even define greatness doesn’t make you the goat

MJ was never the playmaker Bron was.

I agree 100%

 

[amitt5504]

Some would say LeBron took the bull by the horns going to Miami instead of waiting for his GM to do his job. He was not fortunaute enough to land on a team of HOFers or big market to attract top talent.

Shaq at the time was a big talent lol

 

[rolaholic]

 

[finessence]

Embiid the only one looking awkward with his metal

 

[addict4sneakers]

Bron is NOT a great 3pt shooter. He’s still average.

He’s still at 35% which is the league average. Y’all still just be saying anything.

Meanwhile he’s a 71% FT shooter

Jordan never shot FTs remotely close to 71% and easily could’ve evolved into an average 3pt shooter.

Bron consistently was a .30-35% 3pt shooter for most his career

Bron been 36% on average since 2012. Jordan shot over 36% twice even with the FIBA line during that span. Better foul shooter absolutely

 

[amitt5504]

Bron been 36% on average since 2012. Jordan shot over 36% twice even with the FIBA line during that span. Better foul shooter absolutely

Sixers need a real point guard