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Hall of Famer Makes Huge Michael Jordan Comparison to NHL Legend Connor McDavid for One Big Reason

Published 05/25/2022, 8:30 PM EDT

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Connor McDavid is one of the best to ever play hockey. At the young age of 25, he is already being compared to the NHL greats. Many have even called him the greatest ever. But one NFL legend says Connor reminds him of the great Michael Jordan and that is because of just one reason.

Many regard Jordan as the greatest basketball player to ever live. Jordan was a cultural phenomenon, and he was integral in making the NBA famous all around the world. Even today, he commands the respect of millions of fans around the world. And that is because he had the charisma and vigor that captivated them.

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Connor McDavid reminds Kevin Lowe of Michael Jordan

NHL Legend Kevin Lowe was asked what he thought about Connor McDavid. According to him, he is an absolute treat to watch, and it is very tough to compare him to Wayne Gretzky. That’s because of the 24 news coverage and social media. Wayne played in a different era where what he did was rarely ever seen by everyone. But Connor reminds him of another great.

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He says, “Connor reminds me of Michael Jordan. You know how unbelievable he was, and the Bulls were a great team. But Jordan was just worth the price of admission, and I won’t say Wayne wasn’t because he certainly filled a lot of buildings.”

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“But it just seems the awe factor with Connor, because he’s bigger than Wayne and you know Wayne was subtly flashy whereas Connor has this incredible speed.” 

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When Jordan came into the league, he became a sensation. Fans were very eager to see him play and a must-see athlete. He had that awe factor and would often beat teams by himself. And Connor is doing something similar right now. Many coaches say that they are getting beat by just one player.

He has been known for his insane speed and he is a star attraction in the NHL. The only thing that is missing in his resume is the championships, and he will surely want to add that as well. That is what propelled Jordan to be called the GOAT.

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Vishwesha Kumar is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. Holder of a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Vishwesha has been writing content for about 3 years now. He has been following the NBA for nearly 10 years, since first starting off in the year 2012.
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