Which means that Jordan does better things more consistently. Overall, Jordan has a higher efficiency rate than James. For example, Jordan averaged 30.1 points per game over 15 seasons, while James averaged 27.2 over 20 seasons. When it comes to choosing the best player in history and the legacy that each player has left or will leave, what matters most is the number of championships, points or participations in the All-Star Game? If you look at certain numbers, it's possible that Jordan has a slight advantage.
He has won a few more championships, more MVPs and more defensive team honors. On the other hand, James has scored more points than Jordan or any other player who has played in the NBA. He has more assists and rebounds than Jordan and almost the same number of steals. By game, Jordan is better in the scoring department, but James gets rebounds and delivers assists at a pace older.
While both players are known for their tenacious defense on the sidelines, Jordan finished first in the league in steals three times throughout his career. James hasn't earned a robbery title yet. He achieved more in less time than LeBron has achieved in a longer career. New NBA Playoffs are coming and, with it, the opportunity to see the eternal LeBron James compete not only for another championship with the Los Angeles Lakers, but also to expand his legacy, which he hopes will be to become the best basketball player of all time, without exception.
Michael Jordan was a very difficult player to protect in attack, but also a phenomenal player in defense, so it was difficult to score when he was protecting you. I don't mean that Kordan wasn't a good defender, but Lebron is not only a great defender, but he's also a more versatile defender than Jordan. A lot of people seem to believe that LeBron James is the best because he's the NBA's all-time leading scorer. There are arguments in favor of putting LeBron James above Jordan, and James' argument only strengthened after becoming the first player in NBA history to reach 40,000 points in his Career.
Jordan was so persecuted after THREE that he left him (I understand he had a lot of other things going on, but routine was an important factor). The ESPN documentary series The Last Dance showed a younger generation of NBA fans that Michael Jordan is much more than a guy who sells retro sneakers.
