James makes a bold claim about MJ’s scoring ability, and he doubles down on this comments
The modern NBA has its share of critics, largely due to the league’s shift towards an offense-dominated style of play. While past games often ended with scores around the 100-point mark, it’s now common for teams to approach that total by the third quarter.
LeBron James recently shared his perspective on this topic during an appearance on the “Road Trippin’” podcast. Contrary to popular belief that Jordan would easily average 50 points per game in the current era, James confidently stated that this wouldn’t be the case.
Think somebody would average 50 is disrespectful
LeBron James is a student of the game, deeply understanding its history and the players who have shaped the modern game. When he suggests that it’s disrespectful to think Michael Jordan would average 50 points per game today, we must pay some attention. But…
With advancements in training, nutrition, and technology, today’s players are bigger, faster, and stronger. The pace of the game has also increased, with a greater emphasis on speed and three-point shooting rather than traditional post-up and isolation plays.
While Michael Jordan was undeniably one of the greatest scorers in NBA history, assuming he would score more in today’s era might overlook the impressive talent and skills of the current players.
“There’s nobody that’s gonna average 50 in our league,” Lebron said
“That’s just disrespectful, no matter how great you were in your era and how great you are to play in any era. If that’s the case, I believe guys will average 50 in their era, the era that they played in.”
