Quote:It's hard to believe LeBron turns 30 in December and that he's been in the league for 10 years already.  He still seems like a kid.  I tend to think while he'll still be great for a few more years, there's a good chance he'll fade quicker than other great players due to his size and style of play.  I think gravity will catch up to him quickly.  Guys like Jordan and Kobe had long careers because they were physically smaller.  I think LeBron's knees will give out quicker and he'll lose his explosiveness much quicker than MJ and Kobe.  He'll have to alter his game and use more post-up moves and work more inside using his size.

 

For what it's worth, here are some career state for MJ and LeBron:

 

LeBron: PPG - 27.5, FG% - 49.7%, 3FG% - 34.1%, FT% - 74.7%, Reb - 7.2, Assists - 6.9, Blocks - 0.8, Steals - 1.7, Turnovers - 3.3, Championships - 2, MVPs - 4, Finals MVP - 2 

Jordan: PPG - 30.1, FG% - 49.7%, 3FG% - 32.7%, FT% - 83.5%, Reb - 6.2, Assists - 5.3, Blocks - 0.8, Steals - 2.4, Turnovers - 2.7, Championships - 6, MVPs - 5, Finals MVP - 6

 

Jordan was defensive player of the year once and was first team all-defense nine times in his career.  To say that LeBron's a better all-around player is just silly.  Anybody who saw him play would never say that.  Not only that, he played the game with a style and flair that has never been equaled in any sport.