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Who is considered the goat of basketball?
Many consider either LeBron James or Michael Jordan the greatest player in NBA history—the GOAT, as the title is widely abbreviated in sports circles. Some want to put Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in the conversation, while others seem determined to include Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain.
Who is faster LeBron or wilt?
Wilt was stronger, faster, more athletic and 5 inches taller than Lebron. There will probably never again be a player as dominant as Wilt. He had 55 rebounds in one game and 100 points in one game. Then, just to prove people who said he was a ball hog wrong, he led the NBA in assists for a season.
Who’s better LeBron or Jordan stats?
Jordan is superior in the scoring department, but James grabs rebounds and dishes out assists at a higher rate….Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James: Regular season stats.
| Jordan | Per Game | LeBron |
|---|---|---|
| 30.1 | Points | 27.0 |
| 6.2 | Rebounds | 7.4 |
| 5.3 | Assists | 7.4 |
| 2.3 | Steals | 1.6 |
Is Wilt Chamberlain better than LeBron James?
Wilt Chamberlain has 2 championships and has better statistics than any of those guys, including LeBron James. Those guys all played in different eras (with the exception of Duncan, who by the way is 2-1 against LeBron in the finals), so the game was different back then.
Who has more NBA championships than LeBron James?
LeBron James is a dominant force in the league right now, but he wasn’t the only guy to ever dominate before. Bill Russell, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Tim Duncan, and Shaquille O’Neal all have more championships than LeBron.
Can LeBron James do it all?
LeBron James can do it all on the basketball court. He can play all five positions offensively and defensively, and he can do it all an extremely high level. No other player in NBA history can really say that.
What were Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s criticisms of Wilt Chamberlain?
Wilt Chamberlain became a very vocal critic of Kareem’s. Some of his criticisms about Kareem focussed on him not fully realizing his potential, having to improve on certain aspects of his game, and him not calling time on his career earlier. During his playing days, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar never actually responded to these comments and criticisms.