I asked LeBron for a dollar

[Crover_CT99]

Originally Posted by Phallax [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I didnt expect them to win their first year or even make it to the finals. Miami will win multiple championships tho. Everyone just giving them a hard time this year because of all the built up hype.

It took Jordan 7 years + college experience. This was Lebrons 8th year with no college. Do the math.

1998 -- defeated New Jersey, 3-0, first round
defeated Charlotte, 4-1, conference semifinals
defeated Indiana, 4-3, conference finals
defeated Utah, 4-2, NBA Finals
WON NBA CHAMPIONSHIP

1997 -- defeated Washington, 3-0, first round
defeated Atlanta, 4-1, conference semifinals
defeated Miami, 4-1, conference finals
defeated Utah, 4-2, NBA Finals
WON NBA CHAMPIONSHIP

1996 -- defeated Miami, 3-0, first round
defeated New York, 4-1, conference semifinals
defeated Orlando, 4-0, conference finals
defeated Seattle, 4-2, NBA Finals
WON NBA CHAMPIONSHIP

1995 -- defeated Charlotte, 3-1, first round
lost to Orlando, 4-2, conference semifinals

1994 -- defeated Cleveland, 3-0, first round
lost to New York, 4-3, conference semifinals

1993 -- defeated Atlanta, 3-0, first round
defeated Cleveland, 4-0, conference semifinals
defeated New York, 4-2, conference finals
defeated Phoenix, 4-2, NBA Finals
WON NBA CHAMPIONSHIP

1992 -- defeated Miami, 3-0, first round
defeated New York, 4-3, conference semifinals
defeated Cleveland, 4-2, conference finals
defeated Portland, 4-2, NBA Finals
WON NBA CHAMPIONSHIP

1991 -- defeated New York, 3-0, first round
defeated Philadelphia, 4-1, conference semifinals
defeated Detroit, 4-0, conference finals
defeated LA Lakers, 4-1, NBA Finals
WON NBA CHAMPIONSHIP


1990 -- defeated Milwaukee, 3-1, first round
defeated Philadelphia, 4-1, conference semifinals
lost to Detroit, 4-3, conference finals

1989 -- defeated Cleveland, 3-2, first round
defeated New York, 4-2, conference semifinals
lost to Detroit, 4-2, conference finals

1988 -- defeated Cleveland, 3-2, first round
lost to Detroit, 4-1, conference semifinals

1987 -- lost to Boston, 3-0, first round

1986 -- lost to Boston, 3-0, first round

1985 -- lost to Milwaukee, 3-1, first round

Jordan was a different breed. 5/6 of the Bulls' playoff losses came against Byrd's Celtics and the bad boy pistons of the late 80s. Even then, Jordan was averaging incredible numbers and showing great heart. After he climbed that hill, only the death of his father could keep him from winning NBA championships.

While Lebron will always have the highest ceiling of potential amongst the current NBA, he doesn't have two intangibles that I see: a greater will to win than his opponents and humility.