MJ wins in MJ versus Lebron

By Justin Lawton

Editor in Chief

In the old questions about who is better, Michael Jordan or Lebron, many students chose Michael Jordan.

Photo by Justin Lawton.

“Michael Jordan started the wave of basketball. He was the first to do everything and had six rings without losses. Lebron was just the end of it,” Marcus Durham said.

Some students feel that Michael Jordan was the goat in that generation and Lebron is the goat in this generation.

“Lebron James is the goat, no doubt because his longevity puts him over any other player, and I think the way he impacts the game of basketball, he can do all things on the court and off the court. He’s a businessman and an entrepreneur. I just think he’s the best to pick up a basketball,” Nazr Thomas said.

Despite Lebron passing Jordan in all-time points, Jordan’s record is better. Yet LeBron has been in the game longer, with Jordan playing 15 seasons, and Lebron is currently in his 21st season.

“Micheal Jordan is an inspirational man. He handles his business on and off the court. You have never seen Lebron have any off-the-court issues. You can say Michael Jordan is the best because of the rings. Bill Russell has thirteen rings so that that debate would have been over.”

Michael Jordan has won six NBA trophies, and Lebron won four NBA championships in their entire life they have been in the league.

“Michael Jordan is the goat because Jordan won five MVP trophies, Lebron won MVP four times, and Lebron played more seasons than Michael Jordan. Jordan is superior in the scoring department, but James grabs rebounds and dishes out assists at a higher rate.

While both players are known for tenacious defense on the wing, Jordan finished first in the league in steals three times in his career. James has not yet claimed a steals title. Michael Jordan has an excellent track record of winning; unlike Lebron James, Jordan was leading in steals three seasons in a row. He also has ten scoring titles and the highest scoring average in NBA history,” Jaylin Best said.

Jordan’s impact on the game of basketball was impeccable. His high-flying athleticism and determination to win at all costs in his basketball career. It was wild. He had people worldwide watching him, even those who didn’t even watch basketball. It was legit insane.

“Michael Jordan is better than LeBron James because Michael Jordan is a better scorer, an excellent driver, and a good perimeter lockdown defender. He also has the best intangibles ever. LeBron is a better playmaker, the better driver, but that still doesn’t make Lebron better than Michael Jordan,” Tylin Brefford said.