Thread: Former Piston Laimbeer says he would take James over Jordan

http://www.danpatrick.com/2015/05/28...eam-to-finals/

New York Liberty coach and former Detroit Pistons great Bill Laimbeer joined the show to talk about the NBA playoffs and much more.Dan asked who he would take, Michael Jordan or LeBron James. “There’s no question I would take LeBron James,” Laimbeer said. “He can do more.”

Laimbeer pointed to LeBron’s rebounds. He said that Jordan couldn’t lead this Cavs team to the Finals.

Laimbeer also talked about how soft the League is now. “If you have bad breath and breath on somebody, it’s probably a Flagrant 1,” Laimbeer said. “The league wants more scoring.

Leimber talked about the difference coaching women and men: “The guys think they know it all. Women listen much better.”

LAMEbeer is higher than a kite. He's still sour at what the Bulls did to them in the 90s.

I agree with Laimbeer.

Lmao

Originally Posted by Northman

Lmao

He has a point of discussion. You can mock if you like, but I think he has a point.

Not a chance in hell. None.

Originally Posted by Al Wilson 4 Mayor

He has a point of discussion. You can mock if you like, but I think he has a point.

Not really.

The physicality during Jordan's time was far difficult than the touchy calls that happen now. Jordan would flourish even more in today's NBA.

Originally Posted by Northman

Not really.

The physicality during Jordan's time was far difficult than the touchy calls that happen now. Jordan would flourish even more in today's NBA.

He says they're doing everything they can to help offensively yet points to rebounds as why James is better? Please. Jordan would score 100/game if the rules were slanted to offense like they are now. It's a preposterous argument.

Originally Posted by Davii

He says they're doing everything they can to help offensively yet points to rebounds as why James is better? Please. Jordan would score 100/game if the rules were slanted to offense like they are now. It's a preposterous argument.

Not only that but in 2007 when James lead the Cavs to the finals he averaged roughly 21 pts a game during those finals on 35% shooting. Does anyone really believe Jordan would have those kind of pedestrian numbers? I dont think so. lol

Originally Posted by Northman

Not really.

The physicality during Jordan's time was far difficult than the touchy calls that happen now. Jordan would flourish even more in today's NBA.

I dont agree. Handchecking became a foul to protect Jordan.

Don't forget James was much younger than Jordan when he went to his first finals. His game has developed quite a bit, just like Jordan's did.

Originally Posted by Al Wilson 4 Mayor

I dont agree. Handchecking became a foul to protect Jordan.

Don't forget James was much younger than Jordan when he went to his first finals. His game has developed quite a bit, just like Jordan's did.

You clearly dont remember the NBA back then man. It was quite more physical than it is now.

Originally Posted by Al Wilson 4 Mayor

I dont agree. Handchecking became a foul to protect Jordan.

Don't forget James was much younger than Jordan when he went to his first finals. His game has developed quite a bit, just like Jordan's did.

Jordan got the benefit of the doubt on every call, to ridiculous levels.

I just don't see how you could go wrong with building a franchise around any one of Jordan, James or Johnson.

Like a 6-8, 280 pound power forward with the skills of a point guard couldn't play in the 80s and 90s? Come on people.

Originally Posted by MOtorboat

Jordan got the benefit of the doubt on every call, to ridiculous levels.

I just don't see how you could go wrong with building a franchise around any one of Jordan, James or Johnson.

Like a 6-8, 280 pound power forward with the skills of a point guard couldn't play in the 80s and 90s? Come on people.

No one says that James cant play, he just isnt as good as Jordan. Thats what is being said.

Originally Posted by MOtorboat

Jordan got the benefit of the doubt on every call, to ridiculous levels.

I just don't see how you could go wrong with building a franchise around any one of Jordan, James or Johnson.

Like a 6-8, 280 pound power forward with the skills of a point guard couldn't play in the 80s and 90s? Come on people.

This is a good example of providing insight into a debate.

Originally Posted by Northman

You clearly dont remember the NBA back then man. It was quite more physical than it is now.

Wrong....I remember it quite well. The Pistons were the end of that era, not the Bulls. The way the game is called changed quite a bit due to the rivalry between Jordan and the Pistons, not after.

Why don't you take the time to check and see how many free throws Jordan shot before you suggest I don't know what I'm talking about.