Seven NBA Stars Who Came Close to Being the Next Michael Jordan

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Harold Miner

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Harold Miner was dubbed the next Michael Jordan, but he only covered four seasons in his career. CREDIT:YOUTUBE/ryan van dusen [{ "selector": ".eqwfz-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-29.96em)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0.54%)", "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".ctzew-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(100%)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(2.29%)", "opacity": 1} ] }]

Jerry Stackhouse

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His athleticism and thunderous dunks made him a favorite of the Philadelphia 76ers. He was compared with Michael Jordan without a doubt.

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Vince Carter

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The electrifying player of all time is said to be Vincent Lamar Carter. He and Michael Jordan were rumored to play a similar game in the 1990s. CREDIT:YOUTUBE/NBA [{ "selector": ".zexlj-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-30.76em)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0.54%)", "opacity": 1} ] }]

Kobe Bryant

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Despite his death, Kobe Bryant's Lakers career lasted approximately 20 years. During this period he won five NBA titles, was a 17-time NBA all-star, and was also a slam dunk champion. CREDIT:YOUTUBE/NBA [{ "selector": ".bmxcj-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-30.18em)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0.53%)", "opacity": 1} ] }]

LeBron James

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The next Michael Jordan has often been said to be LeBron James as he consistently gathered 31.6 points, 6.9 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 3.4 steals per game since he entered his senior year.

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GRANT HILL

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As a young player, he came into the league as Michael Jordan had just retired, and everybody's eyes were on him. In his era he was known as one of the greatest college basketball players. CREDIT:YOUTUBE/NBA [{ "selector": ".qzqjn-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-30.18em)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0.53%)", "opacity": 1} ] }]

PENNY HARDAWAY

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Anfernee Deon "Penny" Hardaway is an American College basketball coach. He played for the National Basketball Association from 1990 to 1997. He has won many titles such as the All NBA third all-star team, the Olympics, the All NBA first all-star team, etc. CREDIT:YOUTUBE/NBA [{ "selector": ".cxdam-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-30.18em)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0.53%)", "opacity": 1} ] }]

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Seven NBA Stars Who Came Close to Being the Next Michael Jordan

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Harold Miner

Jerry Stackhouse

His athleticism and thunderous dunks made him a favorite of the Philadelphia 76ers. He was compared with Michael Jordan without a doubt.

Vince Carter

Kobe Bryant

LeBron James

The next Michael Jordan has often been said to be LeBron James as he consistently gathered 31.6 points, 6.9 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 3.4 steals per game since he entered his senior year.

GRANT HILL

PENNY HARDAWAY

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