- 18,904
- 1,184
- Joined
- Dec 28, 2004
His Airness says he could beat Lebron in his prime...not sure about Kobe
- Thread in 'Sports & Training' Thread starter Started by jthagreat,
- Start date
- 66,648
- 77,366
- Joined
- Jan 5, 2011
Last edited:
T0INE
formerly toine2983
- 64,030
- 67,405
- Joined
- Dec 21, 2005
Last edited:
- 11,411
- 5,368
- Joined
- Aug 17, 2007
Clyde Frog
formerly jay02
- 12,617
- 7,475
- Joined
- Jan 8, 2011
I'm tired of the I played in a more physical era. How the H wouldn't that benefit James more than anyone.
- 30,162
- 33,241
- Joined
- Jan 8, 2006
People would actually be able to defend him.
- 1,785
- 231
- Joined
- Jan 2, 2005
Jordan would give Lebron the business. I think Prime Kobe would take MJ 1 on 1 though.
larrydavid
Banned
- 1,261
- 187
- Joined
- Feb 8, 2013
Last edited:
- 27,978
- 9,062
- Joined
- Nov 18, 2007
It would benefit James on the defensive end.
Clyde Frog
formerly jay02
- 12,617
- 7,475
- Joined
- Jan 8, 2011
And he wouldn't have to worry about petty offensive fouls as he goes through whatever he pleases. He'd be hitting the paint that much harder. Not many would want to stand in the way. His defense on the other hand, well he's the only beast of his kind so he would benefit even more from that as well.
- 17,675
- 7,962
- Joined
- Jul 7, 2005
I love it, MJ will always be that dude!!
- 1,785
- 231
- Joined
- Jan 2, 2005
But like Jordan said, he's use to playing through contact so it's nothing new. Lebron on the other hand would struggle to score against a guy who is hand checking him and playing him physical.
- 1,377
- 121
- Joined
- Feb 20, 2007
LeBron doesn't have to worry about offensive fouls now anyways because he rarely gets called for them when he barrels his way to the paint.
dahuhuhyah
Banned
- 1,075
- 132
- Joined
- Aug 3, 2013
Jordan Never had a Karl Malone sized human being with Scottie Pippen defense on him. Way different
- 1,785
- 231
- Joined
- Jan 2, 2005
That's true
Clyde Frog
formerly jay02
- 12,617
- 7,475
- Joined
- Jan 8, 2011
But we're assuming Lebron would have walked into that type of league and adapted to the way it was played. Just like Jordan would be a different player if he walked into and adapted to league that Lebron did. There's no reason to think either of them wouldn't be capable.
- 13,656
- 1,083
- Joined
- Feb 19, 2006
LeBron is an amazing talent, and so is Kobe. At the end, LeBron is probably going to be the GOAT, however when it comes to mental toughness and "will" to win MJ and Kobe are on a whole 'nother level.
- 8,978
- 84
- Joined
- Feb 25, 2008
Good point
- 12,105
- 1,410
- Joined
- Jan 3, 2008
And never faced anything close to the sophistication of today's defense.
He's paranoid (more and more) and it is amusing.
He's paranoid (more and more) and it is amusing.
- 37,715
- 15,358
- Joined
- Jul 29, 2005
Wait a minute. Wouldn't the GOAT have that mental toughness and will. The last part in a way negates what you initially said.
I think Lebron could definitely survive a more physical NBA, he's physically equipped to do so. The biggest thing that would change would be his mentality. As good as he is now, he cries too much when he has contact on his way to the rim, albeit minimal and not affecting him. Before players would eat contact like nothing. He would def get challenged at the rim more. He would still finish but he would get stopped. Imaging a prime David Robinson, Shaq, or Dream meeting him at the rim. That would be a sight to see. MJ with that back handed compliment about Kobe being able to beat him because he steals all his moves
larrydavid
Banned
- 1,261
- 187
- Joined
- Feb 8, 2013
Despite what he said, he would for sure beat Kobe and struggle with Lebron.
It's not because Bron is/was better than Kobe in his prime, it's strictly from a match-up perspective in my eyes.
With that said, Lebron did get shi**ed on by JET Terry
he struggles with smaller dudes that have legit jumpers in their arsenal.
It's not because Bron is/was better than Kobe in his prime, it's strictly from a match-up perspective in my eyes.
With that said, Lebron did get shi**ed on by JET Terry
he struggles with smaller dudes that have legit jumpers in their arsenal.
- 37,715
- 15,358
- Joined
- Jul 29, 2005
What exactly is more sophisticated? I seriously need someone to expound on that.
- 37,715
- 15,358
- Joined
- Jul 29, 2005
I agree about the matchup issue, but I think the difference in muscle weight is the bigger issue as opposed to height. MJ had no problems with giving it to guys bigger than him. He actually sought out to embarrass them.Despite what he said, he would for sure beat Kobe and struggle with Lebron.
It's not because Bron is/was better than Kobe in his prime, it's strictly from a match-up perspective in my eyes.
With that said, Lebron did get shi**ed on by JET Terryhe struggles with smaller dudes that have legit jumpers in their arsenal.
Last edited:
ayzee
Banned
- 3,144
- 1,748
- Joined
- Sep 22, 2013
Nah because any time he felt that physicality he'd flop and chuck the ball towards the rim for an And-1 then be baffled when play didn't halt for a foul.
Last edited:
- 85,836
- 112,279
- Joined
- Sep 5, 2010
