Here’s the thing that I think puts LeBron in tier 1 status, the 2016 Cavs pulled off the single hardest thing anyone has ever done in the history of the NBA. Come back from down 3-1 against a historically great Warriors team. MJ never did that. Kareem never did that. Even the greatest winner of all time Bill Russell.
But I will respond to this. Jordan didn’t need to come back 3-1 in the finals because he was never in that position in the finals. Russell come back down 3-1 against Wilt Chamberlain earlier in the playoffs, the first time it was ever done. Kareem only faced that situation when he was past his prime. Still damn impressive when lebron did it and I remember at the time thinking it was career defining. Lebron was definitely the most complete player in physicality and skillset, but he was the master of none.
The thing that always impressed me about Jordan and Curry was the sheer number of times they just completely took over a game and looked like an unstoppable force of nature. Too many times to count.
I don’t disagree with anything you’re saying.
But I will respond to this. Jordan didn’t need to come back 3-1 in the finals because he was never in that position in the finals. Russell come back down 3-1 against Wilt Chamberlain earlier in the playoffs, the first time it was ever done. Kareem only faced that situation when he was past his prime. Still damn impressive when lebron did it and I remember at the time thinking it was career defining. Lebron was definitely the most complete player in physicality and skillset, but he was the master of none.
The thing that always impressed me about Jordan and Curry was the sheer number of times they just completely took over a game and looked like an unstoppable force of nature. Too many times to count.