Hoops

If LeBron hadn't left Cleveland

@Ricey from memory, Wilt came out on top in the majority of games, but NOT in the games that really counted or in the quarters that counted.

When it came to the crunch, stats back up Russell being the better player, both as an individual and as a teammate.

Wilt's ability to willingly contribute in the assist department is a little more complicated than simply saying that he was never asked to do it before, and once he was asked, did so unselfishly. He did it because he had a point to prove, not so much for the betterment of his team.

One thing that is indisputable is that Wilt wrote the better autobiography. If you haven't already, do yourself a favor and pick up a copy of 'Wilt; just like any other 7-foot Black millionaire who lives next door"

"for the next 25 years you become better and better, after that period, the people who were around in the era drift away until you are then forgotten about."

@Melbourne Boy Reminds me of the "playing pool while drinking" theory. For the first 2.5 drinks you get better and better but then your skills drift away, until you forget about the entire pool game the next morning.

Wilt is not considered the greatest cause he was selfish and only cared about himself. All the talent in the world and he did not want it that much. Russell destroyed him; go and read any of the books/autobiography's from that era and none of the players think Wilt was better than Russell. That says it all, the players know who the best is

It's with the bat

I wish I was little bit taller,
I wish I was a baller

@Kobe24 The Lebron hate has died down a lot in the last year, even in Cleveland.

I think if he wanted to go back all would be good.

The biggest beef would be between him and the owner, but they both businessman and money talks.

@David Detroit definitely the exception to the rule. Not sure if we'll ever see a team like that win the championship again.

I am with the majority of the view that Lebron sold him self short leaving Cleveland. I think what made Bird, Magic, Jordan so special was they stayed with there teams through thick and thin.

I view Miami championship less special compared to the Pistons championship of 2004. The Miami heat virtually bought a Championship when they signed Leborn and Bosh. Pistons got there championship through good draft picks (Prince), great trades (Wallace and Hamilton) and smart signings (Billups who was hardly a red hot commodity at that point in his career when he left Minnesota).

"If Lebron hadn't OF left Cleveland...."

@The Situation He'd still be in...I mean OF Cleveland?

"Yet not too much in the way of discussion on here, despite some fantastic numbers."

@Isaac that's 'cos we're too busy discussing the big issues like tattoos, censorship, private jets and if owning a piece of paper and a pen makes you a scout.

What I'm curious about is whether Jordan is trolling by saying that Bryant is better than James because he has more rings.

Because if he's serious, does he think Robert Horry is better than him because Horry has 7?

When his contract ends do you think James will stay in Miami, go back to Cleveland to win championships with Irving or go somewhere else (like LA)?

Will Durant or LeBron ever be considered as Jordan's equal?