Who is the better basketball player Jordan or James?

Stats. Statistically speaking, James is doing better than Jordan and will have better stats when it’s all said and done. James currently has more career points, rebounds, assists and blocks as compared to Jordan.

Why Jordan is the best?

Nonetheless, Jordan won 5 MVP Awards and solidified himself as the greatest scorer ever with his NBA record 10 scoring titles. Jordan’s scoring run also includes a ridiculous scoring record of 165 40-point games, 32 50-point games, and 5 separate 60-point games. MJ was just unstoppable offensively.

Who is the best basketball player now?

50 Top NBA players of 2021: Giannis, Kawhi, LeBron battle for #1

• Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers.
• Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks.
• Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets.
• Kevin Durant, Brooklyn Nets.
• Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors.
• LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers.
• Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks.

Who is the best basketball player in the world?

The Final List

Rank	Player	Team
1	Giannis Antetokounmpo	Milwaukee Bucks
2	Kevin Durant	Brooklyn Nets
3	LeBron James	Los Angeles Lakers
4	Stephen Curry	Golden State Warriors

Why LeBron is better than Jordan facts?

LeBron James’ numbers show that he is, in fact, a better overall player. However, Jordan has scored more overall and has a better finals record. LeBron’s stats show that he is more efficient than Jordan. Jordan has a better free throw percentage, and that improves his points per game average.

What made Michael Jordan a great basketball player?

DEFENSE WINS GAMES. Jordan was known as not just a shut-down defender, but one who also struck fear on the defensive end. As noted earlier, Jordan is the only guard to record 200 steals and 100 blocks in a season. He was NBA Defensive Player of the Year in 1987–88, 9-time All-Defensive Team, and 3-time leader in steals …