Como todo hombre de bien que se precie de haber vivido por los 80s y 90s, soy un fiel admirador de Su Majestad Michael Jordan (hincarse y agachar la cabeza). Por lo mismo, no pude evitar que una lágrima brotara de mis robustas mejillas al ver este post de Charles Rosen, el comentarista que conozco con más conocimiento de básquetbol:
“Question:
If Michael Jordan were to play in this era, what might his numbers look like? In all honesty, I believe he played at a time when serious challengers to his throne were few and far between. Playing against today's plentitude of superstars — LBJ, Kobe, D-Wade, etc. — would MJ's numbers and popularity suffer? Or would he have elevated his game to yet another level? — Ravi Sundaresan, Hyderabad, India
Answer:
Here are some of the opponents that MJ had to deal with during the Bulls dynasty: Future Hall of Famers like Gary Payton, Reggie Miller, Chris Mullin, Dennis Johnson and Grant Hill. As well as current Hall of Famers like Clyde Drexler, George Gervin, Joe Dumars and Dominique Wilkins. Plus perpetual all-stars such as Ricky Pierce, Tim Hardaway, Latrell Sprewell and the young Michael Finley.
Not exactly less-than-serious-challengers.
And, given the outlawing of hand-checking and bumping of cutters, Jordan's point totals would have been about five points per game higher than they were.
Neither LBJ, Kobe nor D-Wade will ever approach the all-around brilliance of His Airness.”
En lo único que no estoy 100% de acuerdo, es que realmente creo que LeBron James tiene altas posibilidades de ser igual o aun mejor que Su Majestad Michael Jordan (hincarse y agachar la cabeza). Sin embargo, definitivamente va a depender de su evolución y deseo de progreso en los próximos años. Pero, como siempre en estos casos, la posibilidad es lo que emociona…..
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