
Even if, I guess, it’s only one man’s (correct) opinion who grew up in Chicago. nba oldschoolnba michaeljordanThis video features old school nba at its best.michael jordan, larry bird, magic johnson, shaq, shaquille ONeal, charles ba.
JULIUS ERVING VS MICHAEL JORDAN FREE
Years before Michael Jordan thrilled the world with his free throw line jam at the Slam Dunk Contest, Dr.
JULIUS ERVING VS MICHAEL JORDAN PRO
Those of us who really know the game though, know, that Michael Jordan is the real GOAT. Erving, 26, was pro basketballs most electrifying talent. J windmill ice cream and or LeBron James power fruit, or perhaps a cup of Kobe Bryant hot chocolate and even the taste of the Magic Johnson no-look omelet. “They will say this is the best because that’s what they particularly like.”įans love the Dr.

“It’s very subjective because if you are picking fruit or picking ice cream people have different tastes they like different flavors,” Erving said. The man had his own video game.Įrving was one-of-a-kind and a fan favorite and still the selection for some 76er and ABA diehards. The Doctor was flying to the rim as well as partnering with sneaker companies and other brand deals that were unheard of at the time. No one had both the flair and charisma on and off the court to that point in NBA time of Erving. Connie Hawkins, Wilt Chamberlain, Julius Erving, Wayne Embry are 4 players with the biggest hands likely in league history. MJ probably has bigger hands (in spread) than Giannis. this combo than anyone else in history too).Julius Erving was Michael Jordan before Michael Jordanįor other basketball aficionados who consumed the games in the 1970s and early 1980s, Dr. His hands arent bigger than MJs, theyre 9.5 inches which is about the same length as MJs only MJs werent so skinny.

MJ seems to have better agility and adaptability than Dr. 2012-13 Upper Deck All-Time Greats Jordan Vs. The iconic card design is combined with a intense facial expression from Erving as he goes up for a dunk. J though his speed, aerial body control and maximum bounce are probably similar. Rounding out his career, 1986-87 Fleer Basketball arrived just-in-time to send Julius Erving off to retirement in style. Like MJ looks like a guy that could juke out a cornerback as he runs a sweep. J seemed to move more like a wing and I don't remember him moving as well side to side and jumping in as many ways (off two feet drifting to the side, from a stand still, etc.). J was very fast and could jump very high, but to be 6'5" and have the agility of a 6'1" point guard is insane. I think MJ moved like 2011 Derrick Rose, east-to-west, north to south, vertically. I don't compare Jordan to average or even good athlete, I compare him to GOAT athlete. His body control, balance and jumping ability is also GOAT-worthy. On top of that, he was bigger than Jordan (over 6'6 without the shoes).

We don'thave Julius numbers, but he was arguably faster than MJ and his vertical is also GOAT-esque. Obviously, it wasn’t the only reason these players were great, but it was a huge advantage and probably why they were able to finish so well at the rim. MJ is the GOAT athlete in the NBA, along with Lebron. Some NBA greats like Michael Jordan and Julius Erving benefited from having huge hands. Even now, no one is that agile, explosive and that fast and that elite with refined athletic traits like coordination, body control and balance, the ability to jump equally well no matter the circumstances, etc. MJ was like a 6'5" running back that could run a legit 4.4 40 and had a 45-inch vertical. In an appearance on Posted Up with Chris Haynes, the Hall of Famer. They say imitation is the greatest form of flattery Twin dunks features the r. NBA legend Julius Erving put together his top all-time NBA teams, and one of the modern-day greats didn't make the list. Pelly24 wrote:I think it's MJ by a clear margin. Pro Hoops Daily Twin Dunks features some of the greatest dunks in NBA history.
