The SHOCKING truth of the Michael Jordan vs LeBron James playoff competition

Which player, Michael Jordan or LeBron James, faced tougher competition in the playoffs? Not just the Finals, but the whole picture. This video will discuss the numbers behind each postseason to reach the shocking truth that may just help your GOAT debate.

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[johnchapman]

Mj didn't play against as many MVPs because he was the MVP. That alone should tell you everything you need to know.

[bwink]

The SHOCKING truth for LeBum fans when it's all about the eye test:
Jordan was far more skilled than LeBum could ever dream of being.

[playschemeo.p.croutes]

It all about the finals. Both faced HOF’ers, MVP’s, and DPOY’s. The only difference is MJ sent his comp packing 👋. And Bron sent his comp rings💍

[llewelluynzepper]

MJ's points were done the hard way. Many times the opponent tried to hospitalize him.

[jermainegrantham]

Forget all the numbers, LeBron doesn't even carry himself like a G.O.A.T with his behavior.

[michaelairjordangaot]

kobe bryant is the closest to michael jordan level 💯👍👌

[mikeprolas]

Especially when you look at averages and percentages jordan just destroys lebron

[KeaKeith]

'86 Celtics would have beat all teams you mentioned. Jordan was a one man gang trying to beat that team. He never had a chance.

[ckingtruth]

The rule changes alone that help today's players score easy with no to little defense make this era of basketball the weakest ever

[LawrenceAugust_]

Compare LeBron’s 8 year run to Jordan’s title years.

Comparing East vs West… honestly, LeBron may have never even made it to the Finals if his teams were in the West.

LeBron record in Playoffs, 2011-2018:
Against East: 96-27 (78%)
Against West: 18-27 (40%)

Jordan record, Playoffs 1991 - 1998
Against East: Playoffs: 71-20 (78%)
Against West: Playoffs: 24-11 (68.5%)

[letsgoatpod]

From a team perspective, the teams from the late 80s and 90s were better and more difficult than today's teams.

[Frazier]

Bronsexuals love to talk about Lebrons superior finals team. While neglecting the fact Jordan had a MUCH harder time getting to the finals.

[michaelairjordangaot]

Lebron james😅 is not the closest to michael jordan level

[paulusrumanouw]

It's clear as day, MJ faced tougher competitions in much shorter time frame but achieved far more success, end of discussion.

[junitoss]

How many teams did Lebron abandon chasing Jordan 🤣

[smoothALOE]

Part of the reason LeBron has faced some of that great competition is because as a Laker he’s been on some lesser overall teams. When you’re a lower seed, you’re gonna face tougher competition. If you take away his years in LA, the numbers would not even be as close as they are.

[roberttyrrell]

Not only did Jordan have better playoff competition, but he made the playoffs more often while he was playing.

[evanclp]

people see Jordan's competition in the playoffs and finals and there's only 1 star on the team and they think Jordan faced weaker competition. but that's not true. teams were just built differently back then. most teams had 1 star that they built around, sometimes 2 if they fit well together like Stockton and Malone. in LeBron's era, partially due to his own decision to form a super-team in Miami, a lot of teams tried to get 2 or 3 superstars together to form super-teams. these teams on paper seem more intimidating but they had no depth. just look at the Suns this year as an example of how that kind of team building is very risky. the only reason it worked for the Warriors so well is because their stars were all drafted and on cheaper contracts. i do think LeBron has faced better competition in the Finals, but he also got to so many Finals because he was playing in an atrociously weak Eastern conference. LeBron beating the 73-9 Warriors might be a more impressive single Finals victory than anything Jordan did (if you don't get into the Draymond suspension), but the overall body of work favors Jordan (slightly), in my opinion.

[kristianFL]

Leblame lost his chance at ever becoming the GOAT when he said, “I’m taking my talents to South Beach”.

[erich]

Jordan prevented Charles Barkley, Karl Malone, John Stockton, Patrick Ewing, Reggie Miller from ever winning a ring.
Also Hakeem Olajuwon, Shaquille O'Neal, David Robinson, Clyde Drexler, Gary Payton, Alonzo Mourning only won when Jordan retired.

LeBron however, did not prevent Steph Curry, Kawhi Leonard, Kevin Durant, Dirk Nowitzki, Kevin Garnett, Pau Gasol, Paul Pierce from winning a ring all during his prime.