2006-08-24 01:13:21 · 22 answers · asked by thart940 2 in Sports ➔ Basketball
Not yet. Someday in the future maybe. Not only are thier personal stats lower but so far between them they have:
1 NCAA title and 1 NBA title - 0 internaltional titles and 1 MVP(NBA League or Finals) Awards
Bird, Magic, Jordan:
14 NCAA Titles, 4 Gold Medals, 22 MVPs
Give them about 10 years then we can look back and compare.
2006-08-24 01:41:49 · answer #1 · answered by SoccerClipCincy 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
HELL NO! Even if you say Wade is comprable talent wise to Jordan (which he's not yet) and LeBron is comprable talent wise to Magic (again, he's not yet) there is NO WAY that Carmello will ever be as good as Bird. Forget it. Also, Bird Magic and Jordan have 11 rings between them. LeBron 'Melo and Wade? 1. The 80's crew had 8 MVPS, and 11 Finals MVPs. The 00 crew? 1 Finals MVP. It's over baby.
2006-08-27 22:11:10 · answer #2 · answered by mooseymoose 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't agree at all. But, they have a lot more basketball to play and they're certainly on pace to be NBA all time greats. They've got some maturing to do, though.
Lebron still needs to develop more of a killer instinct as well as a consistent outside shot.
Wade needs to learn to move without the ball, stop turning the ball over, and develop SOME kind of outside shot (17% from the arc sucks).
Anthony needs to develop a more complete game. He's a great scorer, but does little else.
Still, all are excellent young stars who should only get better.
2006-08-24 13:21:10 · answer #3 · answered by Philthy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As good as Jordan....maybe
As good as Bird and Magic....no way!
I seriously doubt that they will EVER reach the level of Magic & Bird. Jordan really didn't accomplish much until the early 90's, so its too early to tell with him.
2006-08-24 22:00:28 · answer #4 · answered by Hoopfan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont think you can ever put someone in the same category as jordan..plus you are naming the best player of all time in jordan..and 2 of the top 10 players of all time in the other two...right now, lebron, wade, and carmelo are probably not even top 100 of all time..though in time later in their career they will be great players..i dont think they will be the same level as jordan, bird, and magic
2006-08-24 08:20:50 · answer #5 · answered by Michael D 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They have the potential to be and we will see in 5 years. They probably enjoy playing together more than Magic, MJ and Bird did.
2006-08-24 12:32:25 · answer #6 · answered by cporterc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hell no, jordan is the best, and no one can ever be like him. Bird and Magic are legends, while melo and wade/LeBron are good, they will not be legends like them.
2006-08-28 03:41:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think its hard to compare because the game has changed so much and players are so much more athletic. I dont think its fair to compare anyone to those 2 greats, and one who will never be bettered. Lebron, Wade and Melo are all great players in their own right.
2006-08-24 08:58:19 · answer #8 · answered by Monster S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
nope. check the stats. jordan, bird and magic had like 25-50% higher stats than anybody else in the modern era. then, check the stats of say wilt chamberlain to really get blown away.
2006-08-24 08:18:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hell no !!!
Not even close !!!
I can see why you might ask that question, but they aren't anywhere close to being great like they were !!!
Just wait and see, the US is going to get put out when the field of 16 starts play.
The days of the US dominating world play is over !!!
2006-08-24 09:41:01 · answer #10 · answered by Dun Dun 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋