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Michael Jordan is widely regarded as the greatest basketball player of all time. LeBron James carries the name of "The King". Neither of them has faced each other. Jordan played his last game in 2003 - two months before James became the No.1 pick in the NBA draft. [{ "selector": ".hkkzk-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(100%)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(22)", "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".mlipt-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(-4.89em)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(94)", "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".vcodv-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(100%)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(294)", "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".unava-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(-2.84em)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(9)", "opacity": 1} ] }]

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Jan. 18, 2002

" He's very talented. But he's young, and there's a lot of things he doesn't know." CREDIT: YOUTUBE/BASKETBALL NETWORK [{ "selector": ".uzcsc-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-30.93em)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(6)", "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".fwhpm-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(100%)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(224)", "opacity": 1} ] }]

Feb. 4, 2003

"Is he capable? Yes. He has the skills that most 18-year-olds do not have. Now, if you equate that to playing in the league, I think he would be an average player in our league right now with the potential to be a better player".
CREDIT: YOUTUBE/BASKETBALL NETWORK

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Feb. 10, 2005

"I think he's doing fine on his own. Obviously, you guys are comparing him with me. They did it with me when I came up with [ Julius Erving ] and Oscar [Robertson]. But I think the thing about LeBron and what makes him hopefully survive is that he does what's best for LeBron, not what people expect him to do, who think he should be Michael Jordan." . CREDIT: YOUTUBE/ BASKETBALL NETWORK

June 4, 2007

"What just transpired was something I felt was needed for the league, was needed for Cleveland, was needed for LeBron. Making 'The Leap' is where you do it every single night. It's expected of you, and you do it."
CREDIT: YOUTUBE/ BASKETBALL NETWORK

June 13, 2009

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"He's made his mark in Cleveland. I know New York fans would love to have him, but you need a lot more components than just one player. He's done a heck of a job in Cleveland, and they deserve to have him there." CREDIT: YOUTUBE/ BASKETBALL NETWORK [{ "selector": ".rxead-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-29.87em)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(12)", "opacity": 1} ] }]

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Five Times Michael Jordan Addressed LeBron James Comparisons

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Jan. 18, 2002

Feb. 4, 2003

"Is he capable? Yes. He has the skills that most 18-year-olds do not have. Now, if you equate that to playing in the league, I think he would be an average player in our league right now with the potential to be a better player".
CREDIT: YOUTUBE/BASKETBALL NETWORK

Feb. 10, 2005

June 4, 2007

"What just transpired was something I felt was needed for the league, was needed for Cleveland, was needed for LeBron. Making 'The Leap' is where you do it every single night. It's expected of you, and you do it."
CREDIT: YOUTUBE/ BASKETBALL NETWORK

June 13, 2009

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Jan. 18, 2002

Feb. 4, 2003

"Is he capable? Yes. He has the skills that most 18-year-olds do not have. Now, if you equate that to playing in the league, I think he would be an average player in our league right now with the potential to be a better player".CREDIT: YOUTUBE/BASKETBALL NETWORK

Feb. 10, 2005

June 4, 2007

"What just transpired was something I felt was needed for the league, was needed for Cleveland, was needed for LeBron. Making 'The Leap' is where you do it every single night. It's expected of you, and you do it."CREDIT: YOUTUBE/ BASKETBALL NETWORK

June 13, 2009

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"Is he capable? Yes. He has the skills that most 18-year-olds do not have. Now, if you equate that to playing in the league, I think he would be an average player in our league right now with the potential to be a better player".
CREDIT: YOUTUBE/BASKETBALL NETWORK

"What just transpired was something I felt was needed for the league, was needed for Cleveland, was needed for LeBron. Making 'The Leap' is where you do it every single night. It's expected of you, and you do it."
CREDIT: YOUTUBE/ BASKETBALL NETWORK