Jordan vs. James: Tale of the tape!

LeBron James

Height: 6'8"

Weight: 250lbs.

• 2× NBA Most Valuable Player (2009–2010)
• NBA Rookie of the Year (2004)
• 7× NBA All-Star (2005–2011)
• NBA Scoring Champion (2008)
• 5× All-NBA First Team (2006, 2008–2011)
• 2× All-NBA Second Team (2005, 2007)
• 3× All-Defensive First Team (2009–2011)
• NBA All-Rookie First Team (2004)
• 2× NBA All-Star Game MVP (2006, 2008)
• Naismith Prep Player of the Year (2003)
• Too much more to list it all

Averages between 25-30 points per game, but has scored up to 50 points in a single game. Youngest player to score 10,000 points in their career.

Michael Jordan

Height: 6'6"

Weight: 216 lbs.

• 6× NBA Champion (1991–1993, 1996–1998)
• 5× NBA Most Valuable Player (1988, 1991–1992,1996, 1998)
• 14× NBA All-Star (1985–1993, 1996–1998,2002–2003)
• 6× NBA Finals MVP (1991–1993, 1996–1998)
• 10× NBA scoring champion (1987–1993,1996–1998)
• 3× NBA steals champion (1988, 1990, 1993)
• NBA Defensive Player of the Year (1988)
• 10× All-NBA First Team (1987–1993, 1996–1998)
• All-NBA Second Team (1985)
• 9× NBA All-Defensive First Team (1988–1993,1996–1998)
• NBA Rookie of the Year (1985)
• NBA All-Rookie First Team (1985)
• 3× NBA All-Star Game MVP (1988, 1996, 1998)
• Too much more to list here

Considered by many to be the greatest basketball player of all time. Legendary slam dunk. Also considered to have one of the best defenses of all time, with over 200 steals and 100 blocks in his career. Averages between 25-30 points per game.

What's going to happen when these two living legends of basketball go head-to-head on the court tomorrow? Will Jordan's defense and dunking be enough to hold down James's incredible shooting accuracy? Read tomorrow to find out.

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Jordan vs. James: Jordan Profile 1

When it comes to basketball, no other name is more synonymous or well-known than Michael Jordan. From an outstanding tenure at the University of South Carolina at Chapel Hill to his two three-peats and average of 30 points per game, it's no wonder why Jordan is credited as being "the greatest basketball player of all time," according to the NBA's official website. But where did it all begin?

Brooklyn, of all places. It seems like Brooklyn is a factory for great athletes. However, Jordan's parents moved the family to Washington, South Carolina, while Jordan was still very young. Very early into his high school career, Jordan became involved in numerous sports, including basketball. He tried out for his high school's varsity basketball team his sophomore year, but was deemed too short to play. Too short? 5'11" in his sophomore year is too short? Guess so.

But Jordan didn't quit. He remained on his junior varsity and started averaging 40 points per game, impressive even by professional standards. Over his sophomore summer, puberty kicked it into high gear and allowed Jordan to grow a further four inches. In addition to his height growth, Jordan also trained vigorously. By the time of his junior year, Jordan was a very physically imposing athlete and was perfect for the varsity team, where he began scoring 20 points per game.

Jordan exploded onto the professional scene, easily averaging 28 points per game. He made the cover of Sports Illustrated in just over a month into his pro career. He became a fan favorite, even when playing away from home and in the courts of his rivals. Unfortunately, a broken foot led to him missing a large portion of his second season, but he returned strongly and led the Chicago Bulls to the Playoff's for his first three years in a row.

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