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Jordan Crawford Feels He’s Better Than Michael Jordan

by Josh Dhani on October 29, 2011

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I honestly have no idea what Jordan Crawford is thinking, but this guy is for real about that he is better than Michael Jordan.

He told the Washington Post:

“I don’t tell nobody, but I feel like I can be better than Michael Jordan,” Crawford said, without the slightest hint of sarcasm. “When I’m done playing, I don’t want people to say, Michael Jordan is the best player. I want that to be me. That’s how I am. That’s how I was built.”

Um, what? You realize people will look at you sideways and think you’re crazy for saying that, right?

“Yeah, I know that, I definitely know that. But I’m not settling for anything less,” Crawford said. “I feel like I’m better than him, anyway. My mom is going to say I’m better than him.”

Is he for real? Is he serious? The best thing he is known for is dunking it on LeBron James a few years ago.

But hey, maybe a decade later we’ll see how he did.

Hopefully he will have a good career, but I don’t expect the kid to be better than MJ.

Josh has been writing since January 2009 and founded FootBasket in April 2009. He also owns the websites, Hardcourt Mayhem and Gridiron Mayhem. For a full bio, check out JoshDhani.com. Follow him on Twitter @JoshDhani

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NBA History:Ranking The Greatest Shooting Guards In NBA History

by Darko Mihajlovski on October 22, 2011

The “Greatest Ever” series continue as this time, we take a look at the greatest shooting guards to ever play in the NBA.

The position requires a little bit of everything, but it focuses mostly on offense. Hence, that’s why some of the most devastating scorers the league had ever seen come from the shooting guard spot.

But some players brought more to the game than just a display of excellent offensive abilities. Some revolutionized basketball, others brought in flare, third introduced spectacular play etc.

In fact, there have been legendary players who were shooting guards. Without further ado, here is my list.

10.Sidney Moncrief

Height: 6’3

Weight: 180 lbs

Type Of A Player: All-Around

A hard working, admired and skilled guard who was a defensive wizard and brought nice versatility, Sidney Moncrief was one of the best shooting guards in the NBA History.

He was arguably the top defender of all time. Sidney consistently locked his opponents, was terrific on the perimeter and excelled in all the aspects of defense.

Moncrief’s defensive presence helped the Bucks to emerge as an elite team. And he was awarded with two Defensive Player Of The Year awards too.

Sid The Squid had a remarkable all-around game, one of the finest ever. There wasn’t a thing he couldn’t do well out there, and the stats prove that.

He was a versatile guard, who could do what was required from him. Consistency was his strength, had a nice peak, was really valuable and truly one of the top players of the golden 80′s.

Sidney led Milwaukee to the third highest winning percentage in the same era, only behind LA and Boston. Impressive feat, nonetheless and his teams were always a threat.

Honors: Two-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year, Four-time All-NBA First Team, Five-time NBA All-Defensive Team, Five-time All-Star.

9.Sam Jones

Height: 6’4

Weight: 198 lbs

Type Of A Player: All-Around

Sam Jones, the former sweet shooting star of the illustrated Celtics dynasty of the 60′s who always delivered, was simply said one of the greatest two guards of all time.

He was a well rounded guard, whose strength were the little things such as speed, reflexes, ability to handle the situation, hard work and doing what ever was required from him.

The game’s original “Mr Clutch”, he earned the nickname from his peers for his numerous clutch performances. Sam was truly one of the finest ever in that regard.

Jones always elevated himself in the post season and finals, where his averages went up. He averaged 27.0 points in all the game sevens he played in his career.

Additionally, he was a terrific scorer whose signature move was the bank shot which he made from anywhere. He led the Celtics three times in scoring, while finishing once in the top 10.

Sam’s top achievements was the fact that he was an important contributor in ten championship teams, a feat that only his team mate Russell has surpassed. Nonetheless, it’s an impressive one.

Honors: Elected to Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (1984); 10-time NBA champion (1959-66, 1968-69); All-NBA Second Team (1965, ’66, ’67); Five-time All-Star; One of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History (1996).

8.Pete Maravich

Height: 6’5

Weight: 198 lbs

Type Of A Player: Scoring Specialist

Pete Maravich was a fancy ball handler who dazzled crowds with his creativeness. He was also, one of the greatest shooting and combo guards to step on a NBA Hardwood.

He was a notable offensive talent, whose creativity was on par with the finest ever. Pistol was lethal scorer from the perimeter, had nice moves and fakes to score that fooled even the top defenders in the league.

To prove you that, he led the league once in scoring. Let’s not forget that for a perimeter oriented player, his career average is certainly very high.

Pete was notable for his ball handling. He was one of the first ones back than to do a between the legs pass etc. His ball fakes were so hard to predict.

But if there’s a thing, he was at his best, it was his spectacular play. Maravich was the game’s ultimate crowd pleaser, mainly because of the flair and other things he brought on the court.

However, he lacks excellence in other aspects of the game (defense, all-around game in a whole), team success and career wise to be considered higher.

Honors: All-Rookie Team (1971); All-NBA Second Team (1973, ’78); All-NBA First Team (1976, ’77); Elected to Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (1987);Five-time NBA All-Star; One of 50 Greatest Players in NBA History (1996).

7.Allen Iverson

Height: 6’1

Weight:165 lbs

Type Of A Player: Scoring Specialist

He was a small figure in terms of body, but when it came to making huge plays, he was much bigger than that. Allen Iverson was truly of a one kind.

Regarded as one of the top prolific scorers of all time, AI’s average of 26.7 points is ranked as the sixth highest ever. Also, he won the scoring crown four times.

AI was one of the greatest offensive forces in the league’s history. He used his lighting quickness, nasty crossover, ability to drive to get to the rim and score.

He took ball handling to another level, thanks to his killer crossover which was hard to stop. He relied on it, to blow past the defenders and it made him so hard to guard.

Allen had a remarkable prime, in 2000-01, when he won the regular season and All-Star Game MVP awards while leading Philly to a Finals appearance, where they fell shortly to the Shaq led LA team.

Defensively, he was a pesky stopper who played the lanes well and could strip the ball. He led the league few times in steals, while being ranked high on the all time list.

However, duo to lack of efficiency, other aspects of the game (defense, all-around game) he fells short compared to the rest. Nonetheless, he’s a legend.

Honors: NBA Most Valuable Player (2001), NBA Rookie of the Year (1997), 11× NBA All-Star (2000–2010), 4× NBA scoring champion (1999, 2001–2002, 2005), 3× All-NBA First Team (1999, 2001, 2005), 3× All-NBA Second Team (2000, 2002–2003), All-NBA Third Team (2006), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1997), 2× NBA All-Star Game MVP (2001, 2005)

6.Clyde Drexler

Height: 6’7

Weight: 210 lbs

Type Of A Player: All-Around

Clyde Drexler was a well rounded guard, who could get up high and finish in style. He was one of the greatest shooting guards in the NBA History.

Clyde was a remarkable physically gifted player. Explosive, quick, athletic, had a high vertical jump etc. His gifts certainly helped him to become better.

Thanks to that, he was one of the finest high fliers the game had ever seen. He earned the nickname “The Glide” for his aerial acts, which made him a spectacular player for sure.

He’s one of the most complete players of all time. He excels in all of the aspects of the game, who racked up many triple doubles and has nice numbers to back him up.

He averaged 27.7 points, 7.9 boards, 5.8 assists and 2.2 steals in 1988-89 . Also, he’s one of three players to only record at least 20 000 points, 6 000 rebounds and 3 000 assists, career wise speaking.

Drexler led the Blazers to two Finals appearances, where he played really well and illustrated his brilliance. He was a great performer in the close games.

He won his title though in the Houston Rockets while playing with his former college team mate Hakeem Olajuwon.

Duo to lack of important feats, he’s little behind the rest. Nonetheless, his achieved much. He pushed his teams his teams pretty far, and Clyde is for sure a NBA legend.

Honors: Elected to Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (2004); NBA champ (1995); All-NBA First Team (1992); All-NBA Second Team (1988, ’91); All-NBA Third Team (1990, ’95); 10-time All-Star; One of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History (1996); Olympic gold medalist (1992)

5.Dwyane Wade

Height: 6’4

Weight: 212 lbs

Type Of A Player: All-Around

Although he’s undersized for his position, Dwyane Wade always comes up huge out there. He’s without any doubt, one of the game’s top shooting guards of all time.

His playing style is based on his phenomenal gifts. Speed, explosiveness, athleticism, power etc. He’s capable to blow by his defender to get to the hoop, split the pick n’roll and so on.

Dwyane is one of the most skilled players in the league’s history as well. He’s an underrated playmaker, rebounds well, is a lock down stopper on both off and on ball defense. His stats back that up.

Additionally, he established himself as one of the best performers in the playoffs and especially finals history. His numbers really peak in there.

Wade almost single handily, led the Heat to their first title in 06 despite being down two games. Even in the latest Finals, he performed pretty well but for other reasons, he didn’t win another title.

And he’s pretty dominant force for a guard. Even the league’s top defensive teams, had troubles containing him and he’d fill out the stat sheet nicely while winning the game.

His peak, especially the 05-06 season, stands tall historically wise. Flash is still young, as he’s capable to add more to the resume, needs to continue to his legacy, stats to steadily move up as high as possible.

Honors: NBA Champion (2006), NBA Finals MVP (2006), 7× NBA All-Star (2005–2011), NBA Scoring Champion (2009), 2× All-NBA First Team (2009–2010), 3× All-NBA Second Team (2005–2006, 2011), All-NBA Third Team (2007), 3× All-Defensive Second Team (2005, 2009–2010), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2004), NBA All-Star Game MVP (2010), 2× Skills Challenge Champion (2006–2007)

4.George Gervin

Height: 6’7

Weight: 180 lbs

Type Of A Player: Scoring Specialist

A tall, skinny and explosive two guard who established himself as an unstoppable force on offense, George Gervin is one of the greatest shooting guards of all time.

His silky smooth game earned him the nickname “Iceman”. He was one of the purest shooters in the league’s history, who was lethal from anywhere and connected on all kind of shots.

George was also one of the most devastating scorers ever. He scored in bunches, was really efficient, consistent etc. He won four scoring titles.

He was playing so effortlessly on numerous nights, yet he was a problem for the defense. Gervin even led all six times in scoring during the post season.

Ice was very elite when it come to offensive abilities, as he’s ranked up high on those lists. He had a nice prime as well, but his consistent level of greatness and elevating himself in the playoffs stands out.

He achieved well. However duo to the lack of excellence in all-around game, defense, team accomplishments he cannot be ranked higher than what he’s now.

Honors: Elected to Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (1996); All-NBA First Team (1978, ’79, ’80, ’81, ’82); All-NBA Second Team (1977, ’83); Nine-time NBA All-Star (1977-85); All-Star MVP (1980); One of 50 Greatest Players in NBA History (1996).

3.Kobe Bryant

Height: 6’6

Weight: 200 lbs

Type Of A Player: All-Around

Regarded as one of the game’s biggest stars of all time, the phenomenal Los Angeles Lakers guard, Kobe Bryant is one of the greatest shooting guards to step on a NBA Hardwood.

Kobe’s established himself as one of the most elite offensive forces ever. In terms of pure scoring, he’s devastating, has a nice arsenal to score and can get a lot of points in bunches.

He won two scoring crowns with great averages, including 35.6 points, the highest since Jordan’s in 88. Bryant holds many records, and once scored remarkable 81 points in a single game!

The Black Mamba’s a remarkable defender. His on ball defense gives him a place in nine All-Defensive First Team selections, a feat which is shared by the likes of KG, Payton and MJ.

That being said, he’s one of the most rounded players ever. Kobe’s very fundamentally sound guard, has a fantastic package, numbers to back his brilliance.

He’s also build a legacy as a legendary clutch player with numerous buzzer beaters, thrilling playoff series where he played on a whole new level etc.

Bryant’s work ethic is legendary, and a huge reason of him being the player he is today. He’s still got a long way, can add more to his resume etc.

It’s a huge possibility that when he calls it a career, to be argued as the NBA’s all time finest player ever, which is something he’ll most likely achieve.

Honors: 5× NBA Champion (2000–2002, 2009–2010), 2× NBA Finals MVP (2009–2010), NBA Most Valuable Player (2008), 13× NBA All-Star (1998, 2000–2011), 2× NBA scoring champion (2006–2007), 9× All-NBA First Team (2002–2004, 2006–2011), 2× All-NBA Second Team (2000–2001), 2× All-NBA Third Team (1999, 2005), 9× All-Defensive First Team (2000, 2003–2004,2006–2011), 2× All-Defensive Second Team (2001–2002), NBA All-Rookie Second Team (1997), 4× NBA All-Star Game MVP (2002, 2007, 2009,2011), NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion (1997), Naismith Prep Player of the Year (1996)

2.Jerry West

Height: 6’2

Weight: 175 lbs

Type Of A Player: All-Around

No man in basketball has had such cool nicknames as Lakers’ dominant guard Jerry West. His game became the symbol of the NBA, as the league used his figure to make its famous logo.

In terms of all-around game, he stands tall in that aspect. He was one of the greatest offensive forces and top defenders ever. The stats back that up and he’s believed to record few quadruple doubles too.

Jerry’s offense was amazing. He was one of the purest shooters of all time. He could connect on shots and hit nothing but net easily, as he took shooting to a whole new level.

West was a remarkable scorer too. He won a scoring crown, but led four times in playoffs. He took himself above the rest. Additionally, in the Finals no one arguably scored as good.

When it comes to clutch play, few were better. He earned the nickname “Mr Clutch” for his numerous performance in dramatic moments which resulted with winning a Finals MVP, despite being from a losing team.

The Logo was phenomenal defender, who won all the Defensive First Teams despite the awards coming late in his career. He was terrific in both off and on ball defense.

His team success suffered because he consistently faced the greatest sports dynasty Celtics, which resulted with numerous defeats. But, he did win one title though.

Overall, he’s without a doubt, a legend. He may be argued even as the top player of all time.

Honors: Elected to Basketball Hall of Fame (1980); NBA Finals MVP (1969); NBA Champion (1972); All-NBA First Team (1962-’67, ’70-’73); All-NBA Second Team (1968, ’69); NBA All-Defensive Team (1970-73); NBA Champion (1972); 14-time NBA All-Star (1961-’74); NBA All-Star MVP (1972); Olympic gold medalist (1960); NBA 35th Anniversay Team (1980); One of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History (1996)

1.Michael Jordan

Height: 6’6

Weight: 195 lb

Type Of A Player: All-Around

His name has already became a symbol of basketball. He put endless hours of hard work in his game to stand at the top, while outplaying his competition. Michael Jordan is simply the greatest.

He was regarded as the best scorer of all time. He could score in bunches, with efficiency, was devastating and had nice arsenal to score which made him very hard to contain.

Mike won ten scoring crowns, a feat that’s not matched. Additionally, he raised himself during the post season and finals, where’s the all time leading scorer.

Jordan was an elite defender, who earned nine All-First Defensive Team (a record) for his ability to lock his man, play well off-ball and even won a Defensive Player Of The Year award (rare for a guard).

He was in terms of all-around game, among the finest ever. He was truly dominant on both sides of the court, has terrific stats that back that up and racked up numerous triple doubles.

Michael’s excellence and greatness was shown most in the key and deciding moments, where he was arguably second to none. His level of play was higher when it mattered most.

His physical gifts were superior when compared to the rest. His aerial acts earned him the nickname “Air Jordan” for his spectacular and exciting highlight plays.

Overall, he was a remarkable and fantastic player whose greatness is recognized everywhere.

Honors: Six-time NBA champion (1991-93, 1996-98); NBA MVP (1988, ’91, ’92, ’96, ’98); 10-time All-NBA First Team (1987-93, 1996-98); All-NBA Second Team (1985); Defensive Player of the Year (1988); Nine-time All-Defensive First Team (1988-93, 1996-98); Rookie of the Year (1985); 14-time All-Star; All-Star MVP (1988, ’96, ’98); One of 50 Greatest Players in NBA History (1996); Two-time Olympic gold medalist (1984, ’92); Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2009.

Honorable Mention

Hal Greer, David Thompson, Joe Dumars, Earl Monroe and so on.

Credit To:

-Basketball Reference

-NBA History.com

Darko Mihajlovski

Hi,everyone My name is Darko and i have been a sports fan ever since i watched the first soccer game for me between AC Milan and Inter.I’m a major sports fan overall,who’s interested in NBA basketball,soccer,winter sports such as ski jumping,skiing,athletics,F1 and so on.

Michael Jordan Has the Coolest Jet In the World

by Josh Dhani on October 8, 2011

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This has ought to be the coolest private jet I have ever seen. I wanna ride in a jet like this! Look at it! And yes, folks, this is Michael Jordan’s private jet with the personal Jumpan logo. Just awesome, awesome.

No one is going to top this.

Josh has been writing since January 2009 and founded FootBasket in April 2009. He also owns the websites, Hardcourt Mayhem and Gridiron Mayhem. For a full bio, check out JoshDhani.com. Follow him on Twitter @JoshDhani

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NBA Power Rankings:Who’s The Greatest One Club Man Of All Time?

by Darko Mihajlovski on July 6, 2011 · 2 comments

Welcome back to the “Greatest Ever” series as we now continue with the rankings of the greatest one club men of all time.

Like in few other sports, this is also rare for the NBA as well. Some players like to play for big markets, because that’s where the attention is bigger unlike in a franchise that hasn’t got many worldwide fans.

This list happens to feature some of the greatest players in basketball’s history who have built their legacy in one team, and are now sports legends.

Here are the candidates for the honor of greatest one club man of all time. Who ranks on top? You decide that.

Jerry West

A spectacular player who shone in the gold and purple uniform for numerous, Jerry West is one (if not) the greatest one club man of all time.

To tell you just how great he was, the league made its logo based on him. He was a real superstar from the back court, who could hurt the opponents badly on both sides. He was one of the most complete players ever, who was a triple double threat of his own.

He was one of the best shooters of any time, as he could found the bottom of the net in variety of ways. He hit three pointers long before the line was introduced in the NBA. West is most remembered for his ultimate competitive spirit and the will to win. He always came up huge.

Jerry was a guy whose hard work on his overall game, inspired others to improve and he did got better in each year. His work ethic was amazing. He was also called “Mr Clutch” for stepping out huge in the clutch, as he’s widely regarded as one of the finest shooters in the last seconds of the matches.

West was a talented player on both sides. He was one of the top offensive threats to step on a hardwood, and one of the greatest scorers too. He had dozens of ways to get his game. He was a force on defense as an all-around defender (off-ball, going for steals and blocks) while locking his man down. He was one of the better defenders to play the game.

Even though he was outstanding star of his own, because of Russell, he couldn’t win more than one championship though. However, his contributions to basketball didn’t stop here. He did continue his fantastic work in the front offices, and boy he does it well!

He could be argued as the greatest player of all time for sure!

Elgin Baylor

One of the most notable pioneers of basketball, the highly underrated Elgin Baylor is not only a candidate for the honor of greatest one club man ever, but for also being the greatest player in the NBA History too.

That’s right. He was the very first physically imposing player on the perimeter, and he helped revolutionizing the league by playing above the rim. He was the first ‘high flyer’ ever, and the first one to finish around the basket with variety of amazing shots and moves.

He had one of the most dangerous offensive arsenals ever, and had the greatest variety of shots of them all. He was a dominant force on offense because of his capability and physical advantages.

Baylor was a presence on the glass. He’s the best rebounder of all time, for all non big men and one of the finest in that category. His stats and records prove that.

In fact, he was one of the most complete players to grace the hardwood. The statistics back that up, and his overall play sure did. He was a versatile and lock down defender, who excelled on that side on the court too.

Elgin is often forgotten among the legends of the game, simply because he doesn’t have a championship ring. Even though he was offered one in ’72, he refused to take. Now, in a league where winning is everything, his legend is diminished because of that.

It’s hard not to mention him as a candidate for the greatest player of all time. He truly deserves it.

Hakeem Olajuwon

Despite not picking up basketball until the age of 15, it didn’t take long Hakeem Olajuwon to quickly establish as one of the game’s greatest legends of all time.

He was the “Dream” for the fans, and the “Nightmare” for the opponents. He possessed variety of quick moves and ball fakes, which are much more known today as the Dream Shake. He had a nice perimeter shot to go with, and was dominant force on offense.

He faced with a lot of double teams. He was a good passer out of the post and he made them pay. Nevertheless, Olajuwon was a guy who made his mark on the defensive side on the court.

He’s arguably the best defender in the NBA History, a statement that can be backed up with many facts. First of all, he’s the all time leader in blocked shots (keep in mind that blocks are official since ’73) and ranks ninth in steals (amazing for a center). He’s by far the greatest off-ball stopper everl

Hakeem was one of the top shot blockers and man to man defenders in the history of the league. He did slow them and outclassed Ewing, the Admiral etc. He did outplay Shaquille too, but it was a lot closer.

He was all of his basketball career in Houston, city in which he brought two NBA Championships and led one of the most surprising runs of any time to success. It’s safe to say that his accomplishments are even bigger, considering he didn’t have even a star player in his first successful trip to the Finals.

He was perhaps the best post up player to step on a hardwood. He was one of the most fundamentally sound big men to play the game of basketball.

The Dream was unstoppable center on both ends of the court, he was a very accomplished player and should be rightfully be a candidate for the honor of being the Greatest Of All Time.

Tim Duncan

When i think of the Spurs’ Tim Duncan, it reminds of a quite, humble superstar who understands the basics very well, is smart, consistent and great. In many ways, he’s what i’d like to be if i go pro and what coaches like.

It’s simply hard to find a place where Duncan isn’t good. He’s the fundamentally most sound player in the NBA History. He does it all in text book style and he’s very efficient.

His consistency is second to none. He’s the most consistent superstar to step on a basketball hardwood, who has dominated defenses in the same old way and he always got better.

It’s amazing that Timmy’s work ethic has made him a very awesome player. His improvement was never doubted, and he separated from others because of that. He’s a very intelligent person whose intelligence makes him a force on the court.

He’s one of the greatest defenders (certainly the most fundamentally one) to lace them. He excelled on the court as one of the best shot blockers, largely because he mastered three things for success:1) perfect timing, 2)fundamentals and 3) not fouling the shooter.

Duncan is one of the top rebounders of any time, who ranks up high in this category. It’s safe to say that he is one of the better rounded players to play the game. He’s additionally praised for his passing ability and just might be the best post player ever.

He’s also a coach of his own out there. His leadership is never questioned. He led the Spurs to four championships, earning this franchise a reputation as a dynasty of the 00′s.

There’s no doubt to me that Tim is a candidate for the honor of the G.O.A.T and finest one club man of any time. He’s nothing but amazing in every sense of the word!

Larry Bird

A gifted forward who lifted himself and Celtics to greatness, Larry Bird is a basketball legend and could be argued as the greatest player in the NBA History.

Based on pure skills, no one possessed a better game than him. In particular, he was the best sharp shooter to grace the hardwood as he could find the bottom the net in variety of ways. He was part of the 50/40/90 club, an accomplishment he did twice.

Bird was additionally one of the finest and most dominant offensive forces ever. He had a terrific arsenal of shots, moves and could post up well. He exploded in the post season and finals against fantastic defenses.

Larry was one of the top rebounders of all time, who can be argued as the best non big men rebounding specialists too. Despite playing along side team mates like Parish and McHale, he averaged 10 boards per game.

He was a wizard with the ball. He’s regarded as one of the league’s finest passers ever as he was capable to provide excellent passes. Bird consistently got higher averages in terms of assists in the bigger stages.

Larry’s excellence on the court was helped by his amazing basketball intelligence. Some say he was capable to read an inbound play, then pretend to ignore it and end up with the steal. He made up for his lack of athleticism, speed and man to man defense with his IQ.

Speaking of defense, he was a crafty and tough defender who relied on his team mates. He did made them better while dominating  in a fashion that earned him nothing but respect. His career resume is filled with bunch of awards, including three championships too.

Michael Jordan

A talented player who worked hard enough to stand on top, Michael Jordan is universally claimed to be the greatest basketball player to play the game and is now a respected sports legend world wide.

Jordan was the best scorer to grace the hardwood, as he scored in variety of ways and dominated legendary defenses with elite stoppers. He was arguably the finest offensive force in the history of the game, who was also one of the most dominant too.

Michael was one of the most all-around players of any time, who may had the most complete two way package ever. He excelled on both sides on the court, not just offense.

He was one of the top defenders to put sneakers on. He did both well as a lock down and off-ball stopper, who won a Defensive Player Of The Year award. He ranks second in steals, first in blocks for all guards and was known to interrupt offensive plans.

He was called Air Jordan for his aerial abilities. He could finish over the defense with easy and was a walking highlight machine. He won a Slam Dunk Contest too.

It can be argued that no one was better overall in the very last seconds of the match when everything was sealed and in the clutch. He’s mostly respected for that.

Additionally, he had superb work ethic which allowed him to improve and was the ultimate competitor. His success didn’t come easy and he deserves his title.

Magic Johnson

A unique floor general with the height of a much taller player, Magic Johnson was one of the greatest players to play the game and for him a case can be made as the best.

He’s the greatest passer to play the game of basketball, as he turned passing into an art, had sick stats and found ways to lead his team mates for easy scoring chances. No one could lead a fast brake nor a team that good as him ever as well.

His unmatched court vision was the reason why he knew what was happening and his IQ. He was also notable for being one of the top non big men rebounders of all time. He cracked some nice numbers to prove that.

Johnson is additionally the most versatile to step on the hardwood, as he was capable to play all five positions on high level. To prove you that, i’ll point out the fact that he played at center for injured Kareem in Game Six of the 1980 Finals to lead his team to a win over the Philly.

He earned Finals MVP honors after he scored 42 points, grabbed 15 rebounds and dished out seven dimes. He was a consistent triple double machine thanks to the fact of being well rounded. He could be argued as the most complete player to put sneakers on. His all around game is illustrated by his triple doubles.

In fact, he’s the all time leader in triple doubles in the playoffs history with 31 and he ranks second in the same category in the regular season as well. His career stats in both regular and post season show his outstanding abilities.

Johnson was a winner too, as he lead his team to five championships and won multiple individual awards on the way. He dominated in very competitive and tough era. Magic also revolutionized passing to a whole new level, and had great ball handling abilities.

He also holds the NBA record for most assists per game in both regular and post season with averages of 11.2 and 12.2 dimes through his career.

To sum it up, Magic Johnson can be argued as the best ever in dozens of categories, holds some records, revolutionized the game and can rightfully be argued as the greatest player and one club man in the history of the NBA.

Bill Russell

The game’s ultimate team player who revolutionized defensive concepts in the world of basketball, Bill Russell is simply said one of the best players of all time with a good case for being the finest.

He’s arguably the greatest defender in the NBA History, who dominated on that side on the court like no one else has. He built the fundamentals of the blocked shot, mastered it and is argued as the top shot blocker ever.

He knew to pick up his spot, time it and turn into a fast brake chance. He was excelled in one on one situations too. In fact, he was so good on defense that he was the force from behind that got Boston lots of titles.

He possessed perhaps the highest basketball IQ of any time, as he knew to use it in any situation and was so much unpredictable because of it. He played so intelligent, that he got the best of his opponents.

Russell was physically imposing center who had all the things that a big man need to have and more. He used those physical advantages on the defensive end, and because of his IQ, he knew how to use.

Russ was the greatest leader to grace the hardwood. He’s the only player-coach to win two championships. Those weren’t the Celtics that owned the league, but he led them to successful finishes.

Bill excelled in the clutch. He always elevated himself above the rest in the post season and the finals, where he seemed to have no flaws at all. He once had 13-17 from the line in a Finals game, often led the Celtics in scoring through those moments and so on.

He’s symbol of winning. He led the Celtics to eleven championships in thirteen years. Outstanding, isn’t it? It sure is. He’s also 10-0 in any Game Seven of the playoffs. He averaged 18.6 points and 29.3 rebounds in those ten games. Dominant, isn’t it?

That’s why he’s regarded as the biggest winner in basketball history. He had clutch games when he had 30 points and 40 boards. The list continues on. There’s no doubt that Russell can be argued as the best player and one club man of all time.

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Michael Jordan’s Son Enjoying an Early Start to His Sophomore Season at UCF

by Josh Dhani on December 3, 2010

 Not many have heard much about Michael Jordan‘s son, well, as far as performance on the hardwood goes.


Marcus made ESPN last year when he refused to put on a pair of Adidas before suiting up for a UCF basketball game. UCF eventually bought out their contract with Adidas and are now a proud partner with Nike.

Jordan made another appearance on ESPN again in August of this year after tweeting that he had spent more than $50,000 on alcohol. He also was seen in a picture at a 21 year old and older night club.

Aside from his two minor incidents, Jordan has played stellar basketball for head-coach Donnie Jones and the UCF Knights this season.
 
In six games thus far Jordan is averaging 17 PPG, 2.7 RPG, 2.0 APG, and 1.5 SPG. The 6’3″ guard is shooting 56.0 percent from the field and 48.0 percent from three-point territory.

Needless to say, the Knights are currently undefeated on the early season, holding a 6-0 record, and recently won arguably the schools biggest victory in its history (defeating No. 16 ranked Florida).

Jordan leads UCF in points per game as well as steals per game and has seen a vast improvement in his overall game as compared to his freshman campaign.

The lefty guard has made ESPN’s top ten two times during his college career and continues to impress night in and night out.

Being Michael Jordan‘s son, you’d expect the young gun to carry a ton of weight on his shoulders knowing that if he doesn’t live up to the supreme expectations of his dad he will inevitably be a failure.

But that doesn’t seem like the case for the sophomore as he looks calm, cool, and collective on the court for UCF this season.

Whether you’ve heard of him or not, Marcus Jordan is slowly beginning to turn heads and make a name for himself.

Expect big things from the son of the all-time great Michael Jordan.

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Check Out Michael Jordan’s New, Awesome House

by Josh Dhani on December 1, 2010

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Pretty tight, isn’t it?

Click here to see photos and analysis of Michael Jordan’s new home in The Bears Club compliments of Jeff & Cary Lichtenstein with Jupiter Yacht Club Condos in Jupiter.

[Cary Lichtenstein is a former rater of golf courses for GolfWeek Magazine. He started playing at the age of 7, and has played all top 100 golf courses in the United States. Cary served on the greens committee at Admirals Cove, and now concentrates on homes for sale in Admirals Cove, Jupiter, Florida with his son Jeff Lichtenstein at Illustrated Properties]

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Being Number One in the NBA: It’s All About the Image

by Josh Dhani on September 29, 2010

Kevin Durant is currently tearing it up in the basketball world lately. He is just coming off some great seasons in the NBA, along with being the youngest player to win the scoring-title, in which he did just last season. He also led Team USA to beat Hedo Turkoglu and Turkey in the FIBA World Championships, setting records there as well.

Soon enough, he will be accepted as the number one player in the NBA. Many would want to tend to disagree with me on that statement. A lot of other names pop up that could replace Durant.

Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Dwight Howard, and Carmelo Anthony are some players just to name a few.

However, Bryant’s time could pass in the next few years or so. And plus, to face the truth, they are many Kobe haters out there. There are so many Kobe haters that they don’t even think he was the best player this past decade, or the best right now!

LeBron James has been viewed as a negative influence in sports to the American population, according to a poll. He is in the top ten list of the Most Hated Players in Sports. So, obviously, that will take some impact. With Carmelo Anthony wanting to leave Denver, that will have some impact, too.

Dwight Howard has yet to prove himself that he can lead a team by himself to the Finals or be the man. You can tell that from the series against the Boston Celtics last year in the playoffs.

Then there is Dwyane Wade, who won’t be accepted as number one due to him being on the Miami Heat, as he has guys like LeBron and Chris Bosh.

So that leaves us as Durant, who will be viewed as the best player in the league. Being known as the number one player is from the people. And many will say that. Durant recently signed a five-year, $86 million deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder, and is making a small-market team grow.

LeBron did that, and was viewed as number one. That was, until, he left the Heat.

Same went for Kobe Bryant, who would be compared to Michael Jordan. But when the so-called rape charges and “selfishness” came in, Bryant was completely ratted out and gained haters. This will soon happen to James.

Same for Carmelo, who is pretty much copying LeBron. Chris Paul will also go into that vote.

Then there is Dwynae Wade. He could be lucky if he is considered number one, but with people thinking of how “stacked” his team is, it just can’t happen.

And so there we have it, Durant will be number one.

And to be number one in the NBA, or number-one all-time, it’s all about the image. If Kobe had the praise James used to receive, or Durant is currently having right now, I bet you anything he would be considered in MJ’s range among the eyes of many people. But due to his image of the troubles he had long ago, it’s just won’t happen.

He can have more rings than Bill Russell, be the all-time points leader, and even just be completely unstoppable (even the age he is at right now) but he still won’t be accepted as the best player ever. Soon enough, the best he can be is probably at number two.

And it is all because of the rape charges and things like that.

LeBron James was at that point in being the next Jordan, until he left Cleveland. Now he is in a different role. But I think he can still end up as the Top 20 players in the game.

As for right now, Durant is going to be the next best thing since Jordan for right now. No one will except Kobe. It’s just as simple as it. It’s reality. I can’t imagine how pissed Los Angeles Laker fans are everyday when they hear haters ranting about Kobe.

People tend to look at the silly things off the court that happened than what they did in the game. Isn’t it to be considered the best is to show it on the floor, not off the hardwood?

Not everyone’s image is perfect, but they shouldn’t over-exaggerate it. I mean, Jordan has had his fair share of ups-and-downs. He’s cheated on his wife before, he’s had gambling problems, and if you read The Jordan Rules he’s had a massive ego as well. But he was competitive.

I will always think that Jordan will be the best player of all-time, unless of someone appears out of nowhere to be amazing.

But people, my main point is, the key to being number one in the NBA, or any sport or anything for that matter, is all about your image.

So if Kevin Durant leaves the Thunder once his contract expires, I wouldn’t be surprised if someone else is chosen as number one.

Not at all.

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Michael Jordan Re-Unites With Kwame Brown: Hopes to Make Adjustments to His First Ever Acquisition

by Josh Dhani on August 26, 2010

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CHARLOTTE—Back in the 2001 NBA Draft, things were going all good for the Washington Wizards. And it was all hype for them as they held the number one pick and had the biggest name in basketball: Michael Jordan. As head of basketball operations, it was up to Jordan to decide who Washington should draft.
A brief workout was held and at the end, MJ had to decide between two high-school prodigies: Tyson Chandler and Kwame Brown. So, hence, the Wizards held a one-on-one game between the two. At the end, the result was easy: Washington had to pick Kwame. Brown destroyed Chandler in the one-on-one, and it was official: The Wizards would draft Kwame Brown as the first pick of the 2001 NBA Draft.
This decision would not only turn out to be Jordan’s first basketball decision as a non-player, but also his first mistake. And it was a huge, risky, and very costly mistake. At the end, the Wizards learned that they passed on players like Chandler, Pau Gasol, Joe Johnson, and many others. Jordan couldn’t make that mistake again.
Now go seven years later: Michael Jordan is back at being the big-shot guy of being head of a team. This time, it was the Charlotte Bobcats. Since Jordan joined the team a few years ago, the Bobcats have slightly increased in wins each year. And the 2009-10 season was the first team they made the playoffs, and it showed a bright future with them with Jordan also now as owner of the team.
But he made a move that shocked some fans. After a decent off-season, news was announced just a couple of days ago that the Bobcats have signed free-agent center Kwame Brown to a contract. The 28-year-old Brown is now in Charlotte, which is his fifth team in his nine-year career. He started out with Washington, and we know how bad that turned out. Then he moved on to play a few seasons with the Lakers, eventually getting trades to the Memphis Grizzlies and then getting cut. Then he played two seasons with the Pistons and now he is here with Charlotte.
Many wouldn’t even think Jordan would make such a decision to sign a player that could have ruined his chances of owning a team or being a general manger, etc. Brown’s best season was 10.9 points and 7.4 rebounds per game. That is not what you would want to expect as a number one overall draft pick’s best season, obviously. Brown struggled with Jordan in his years with Washington.
Read When Nothing Else Matters by Michael Leahy and you know what I am talking about. Brown would always cry during practices and was always put under pressure a lot. Jordan would put him down many times and sometimes he would go as far to calling him the term of the word, “faggot.” But Brown wants to put up with Jordan again, according to his agent in Mark Bartelstein.
“He really wanted to take the challenge of playing again for Michael and playing for a top coach like Larry Brown,” Bartelstein said. “I think it says a lot about Kwame that he wanted to go to Charlotte. The last few years have been difficult for him, but I think he’s really excited to go there and try to create a new chapter in his career. He wants this opportunity to go back and prove something.”
But Brown will definitely help the Bobcats at the center position. Brown wants to change himself and be what he was expected to be with Jordan. He has a lot of time left to turn around his career. It may sound crazy, but hey, anything is possible.

“Michael was very much a part of this,” Bartelstein said of Jordan. “He wanted this to happen and he wanted to give Kwame another opportunity.

“There’s been so much written about the fact that this was Michael’s first pick [as an executive] and so much criticism directed at both of them when it didn’t work out. When that happens you can do one of two things. You can run from all that, or you can use it as motivation. What better way to try to turn your career around than to go back to where it all started?

“There were a lot of easier places Kwame could have gone, a lot of safer places. I think this says a lot about his competitive instinct and fire that he wanted to take on this challenge.”

So Jordan and Brown re-unite. I really think Jordan and Charlotte can help make adjustments to Kwame’s basketball skills. He can really improve and resurrect his career. Jordan is giving him a second chance for a shot at greatness. A shot at changing himself. No doubt Kwame is going to take full advantage of this and he is going to receive a lot of playing time.

All the negativity gone towards him. All the pain, the suffering. The hating.

He can change it all.

And show what he was thought out to be.

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If Michael Jordan Rips LeBron James, I’ll Rip Jordan

by Josh Dhani on July 19, 2010

It must be the latest backlash hearing all the crazy, shocking remarks from the legendary Michael Jordan, who directed the Chicago Bulls to six championships and orchestrated one of the most momentous dynasties of all times, recently ripping LeBron James for joining forces with two superstars on the Miami Heat.

It’s highly possible that James is not the royal King, but a former godlike savior of a depressed sports town, who hijacked television in a nationally televised spectacle plotting a megalomaniacal stunt to announce that he was callously departing his hometown to form the superteam in Miami.

But perhaps he’s a villain, the meanest traitor, leaving behind an anguish town after he publicly humiliated Cleveland in “The Decision” infomercial.


It’s not easy to watch a superstar, who was utterly adored, walk out on a community after emphasizing the importance of loyalty, but it’s a business and James wants a championship.

You cannot blame a man for wanting to win, right?

The problem remains a national outrage, one week removed from the strangest frenzy in sports history when sports became one berserk reality show, bad enough to make the Kardashians and Terrell Owens gag.

Every since he fled home, James has been scorned for either leaving or the insane one-hour extravaganza, which disgusted critics as Jame’s loyalty and likability dwindled hastily.

James is immensely talented and may be the best in the NBA, but he still lacks the hardware and has become the NBA’s most hated athlete.

According to some, the two-time reigning most valuable player is worthless and a selfish, egomaniacal demon.

Why? What has he done?

He isn’t a bad human.

If anything, he defined bravery and courageousness by taking on a risk, teaming up with two superstars and recklessly eluding Cleveland for the chance of winning multiple championships.

The peeving news is that, almost in a week, one of the uncommon and curious stories turned exhausting and publicized vexation, beginning with LeBron’s reality show, following with the angry, disgruntled and teary-eyed fans burning his No. 23 jerseys in the streets of Cleveland when he announced the decision to “take his talents to South Beach.”

In the beginning, the ire Cavs owner Dan Gilbert issued an implacable and juvenile letter, belittling James for his departure and narcissistic circus, adding tension to the inflamed publicity.


And now, the latest news is Jordan questioning LeBron’s move of joining the most dynamic trio in basketball history, now triggering further quarrel and tired debates. James said in an interview with NBC Sports Sunday that in prime, he wouldn’t have joined with a pair of star players of his era.

“There’s no way, in hindsight, I would’ve ever called up Larry (Bird), called up Magic (Johnson) and said, ‘Hey, look, let’s get together and play on one team,’” Jordan said after finishing the American Century Championship golf tournament in Stateline, Nev. “But that’s…things are different. I can’t say that’s a bad thing. It’s an opportunity these kids have today. In all honesty, I was trying to beat those guys.”

Any notion that James verbally announced he will play for the Miami Heat next season, could batter a powerful legacy, adoration and the likelihood of developing as the greatest player of all time.

This is what bravery and adventurous athletes decide, of course, the true athletes.

Either way, James is a true athlete for choosing to sacrifice an impeccable legacy, choosing to subjugate ego and competitive nature in order to win multiple titles.

Either way, he is a fearless superstar willing to relinquish the descriptions of being referred to as the next MJ. When he arrived from high school, James earned the comparisons of Jordan and brought his ambition to a despairing town.

By now, he clearly knows that his presence transforms the landscape in Miami, but he also knows he gave up overwhelming opportunities at Chicago or New York, two high-market teams in which he could have engraved all-time greatness and aimed for championships

So now, the preceding facet of Jordan intruding the debate is pointless, especially when the world is trying to desperately put an exaggerated narrative to rest.


Yes, he’s entitled to state an opinion about something, but in reality, shouldn’t dwell on a lingering, old issue. Never mind that Jordan is a six-time champion with the aid of Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman, Steve Kerr and Tony Kukoc.

Never mind that he had Phil Jackson, the winningest coach of all-time on the sideline who schemed brilliantly and molded his players with a creative formula that guided the Bulls to victory.

Ready to embark on potentially a charming journey next season, the Heat are the most criticized and hated team because of James.

He is a gifted superstar with individual accolades, but has no championships.

After all, it’s more chatter and criticism circulating the Heat after Wade addressed that he made a wrongly comparison and used aimless analogy as to Miami losing a couple of games and the collapse of the World Trade Center.

Although Wade apologized, the Heat are still catching scorching heat with the arrogance and rashness of Jordan criticizing James for his cleverest, venturous move in a prosperous seven-year career.

As for Jordan himself, perhaps some of us forget to take a closer glance in the mirror before judging someone else’s choices.

How fascinating it is of Jordan to forget about the other four starters on the Bulls, ridiculously offering no credit to the role players that buoyed arguably the greatest player of all-time.

Was it amiss to harshly criticize LeBron?

Yes, because there were clear evidence that he wasn’t surrounded with a substantial supporting cast in Cleveland.

Did Jordan have a supportive cast? Yes.

But he wants us to believe that he attained fulfillment and governed the most intriguing dynasty in sports alone.

Wrong.

As of recently, the retired elders of old school basketball are disappointed in what is the Heats’ unprecedented trio and the most captivating team in NBA history.

“Mike and I are in 100 percent agreement on this,” Charles Barkley told the Arizona Republic. “If you’re the two-time defending NBA MVP, you don’t leave anywhere. They come to you. That’s ridiculous. I like LeBron. He’s a great player. But I don’t think in the history of sports you can find a two-time defending MVP leaving to play with other people.”

Maybe he could be the championship MVP in the future with the Heat.

For ages, people had garnered a dubious assumption that James wasn’t concerned with winning championships, but becoming the world’s greatest icon, the next billionaire celebrity and the global icon. Come now. He’s shown that he doesn’t care about his effulgent legacy as he engulfed it in tremendous doubt and controversy.

More shamelessly and arrogantly, a well-respected legend sounds off frustrated, believing James is taken the easy way out and never will be the greatest of all-time if he needs other stars to bolster the chances of winning titles.

So in other words, if he does win, it would be tainted. I don’t think so. But perhaps, someone does.

Out of all people, Jordan, who grew in the NBA spotlight and became famous around the world, ripped James for making a wise decision in order to win.

In the end, he made a righteous move and must realize that in sports sometimes you hear the harsh and blatant words from former players. In this case, the shoe salesman and the man who stuck out his tongue and one of the greatest competitors in sports.

As for Barkley, he told a Miami radio station that James “will never be Jordan.”

Now, I assume he doesn’t want to follow the footsteps of Jordan.

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Michael Jordan: Greatest Basketball Player Ever On The Face Of The Earth

by Josh Dhani on June 21, 2010 · 1 comment

Martial Arts had Bruce Lee, hip hop had Tupac Shakur, music had Elvis Presley, jokes had Chuck Norris, football had Jim Brown, radio has Howard Stern, and comedy had Richard Pryor.

And basketball?

Basketball had Michael Jordan.

Coming out of North Carolina, Jordan was deemed for success, being drafted by the Chicago Bulls with the third pick of the 1984 NBA Draft.

Jordan was picked behind Portland Trail Blazers’ Sam Bowie, who would later be pronounced as one of the biggest busts in NBA history. He is known for “that guy being picked ahead of MJ.”

Jordan would finish his career as an easy, first-ballot Hall-of-Famer with 32,292 points, 6,672 rebounds, and 5,633 assists.

Jordan would stop for nothing.

He will never quit.

He will never give up.

If you mess with him, he’ll make sure you will suffer on the court. Not only the court, but anywhere. He did it when he gambled and he tried doing it in baseball.

He led the Bulls to a 72-10 record, what can you ask more? He can lead a team by himself. And at 36 years of age, he won his sixth and final championship.

Jordan would then become the Washington Wizards’ general manager. With that, the Wizards started to struggle. And it came to him.

He had to make a final comeback.

Jordan was then announced back as an NBA player. He was a 39-year-old, certified baller for Washington. I remember that when Jordan was gone with the injuries and his knee, the Wizards struggled.

A 40-year-old man is that important to such a young team.

Though Jordan never reached Finals, let alone the playoffs, with the Wizards, it marked that he was the best because he can average over 25 points a game even at such an old age.

It’s very rare seeing that happen.

It’s even more rare seeing a 40-year-old guy drop 50 points on a guy 20 years younger than him.

And it saddens me when people compare LeBron James or Kobe Bryant to him. Those closest those people are to MJ are by twenty miles.

I was reading a great piece by Isaiah Montoya at BleacherReport.com. He wrote about Jordan’s career from 32-to-40 years of age. And if he just played his whole career with just 32-to-40, Kobe or LeBron still wouldn’t be better than him.

That’s how awesome his Airness was.

Jordan is now a golfer, but he still competes. He is also the owner of the Charlotte Bobcats, in where he was seen footage of himself owning the players on the team’s roster.

So, there you have it.

Even at 47 years of age, Jordan can still ball.

Jordan is just too too good. In his 15-year-career, he had six titles and 32,000 points. I just can’t see another player accomplishing that feat. So for those of you basketball dumbass fans that think Kobe is better than MJ, take a look at this between their careers:

Michael Jordan (through 15 seasons): 32,000 points, six titles, 10 scoring titles

Kobe Bryant (through 14 seasons): 25,000 points, five titles, two scoring titles

Along with that, Jordan was a five-time regular-season MVP and a six-time Finals’ MVP. Kobe was a one-time regular-season MVP and a two-time Finals’ MVP.

I bet you that Jordan could take a squad like Pau Gasol, Lamar Odom, Andrew Bynum, Derek Fisher, etc. to the Finals every year and win. Kobe couldn’t even do that.

Some examples are the 2004 NBA Finals and the 2008 NBA Finals. Kobe is 5-2 in the Finals and Jordan is a solid 6-0.

Do I need to add any more to this little debate?

There was also a video leaked on the Internet of Jordan shooting a free throw with his eyes close, giving a warm-welcome to Dikembe Mutombo in his rookie year.

Here’s a comment I read from Dale Sagen at BleacherReport.com in a response to Jon Star’s article:

If Kobe Bryant stays in the league for 4 more solid years, 2 more average years, wins 2 more championships (at least 1 without Phil), has 2 clutch signature championship moments, 1 more League MVP, remains aggressive on defense, and tops Kareem’s points record, then we can begin the debate.

So stop the debate with this. Michael Jordan will forever be the best. He changed sports. He invented a lot of things. He changed the new era of basketball.

But when it all goes down, nobody will ever be better than Michael Jordan on the whole planet.

Enough said.

I could go on and on with this topic.

Michael Jordan: The Greatest Ever.
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