Come play-offs time who would you rather have Kobe Bryant or Michael Jordan?

Question

I'll add this details for you to compare:

Kobe Bryant:
(average as sole leader of the Lakers 05-06 and 06-07)

Team: Lakers
Games Played: 12
Minutes Played: 44.08
Points per game: 29.92
FG %: 0.480
FT %: 0.835
3PT %: 0.38
Rebounds per game: 5.8
Assists per game: 4.83
Steals per game: 1.08
Blocks per game: 0.42
Turnovers per game: 4.58

Michael Jordan:
(Playof average first two years 84-85 and 85-86)

Team: Bulls
Games Played: 7
Minutes Played: 43.14
Points per game: 35.43
FG %: 0.474
FT %: 0.845
3PT %: 0.222
Rebounds per game: 6.0
Assists per game: 7.29
Steals per game: 2.57
Blocks per game: 1.14
Turnovers per game: 4.14

Both of them have not made it to the second round. Now you decide who you want to have in your playoff run Kobe or Mike?

Answer 1

I'd rather have Michael Jordan. As King said above me Kobe is a veteran a ten year veteran at that and still rookie Jordan end up better in the stats category. Kobe won 4 games yes... against the Suns that practically has no defense! Jordan faced better teams in MIlwaukee and Boston. Milwaukee at that time boasted the best defense in the league. And Boston? They had the MVP. Larry Bird. So much unlike today's MVPs who choke come crunch time. (Hint: he's german)

Prior to the 1984-85 season they traded Marques Johnson, Junior Bridgeman, Harvey Catchings, and cash to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for Terry Cummings, a 22.9 points per game scorer, Craig Hodges, and Ricky Pierce.
The trade paved the way for a fifth straight Central Division crown and a robust 59-23 record. The Bucks had the league's stingiest defense, giving up 104.0 points per game. The defense was paced by Moncrief and Paul Pressey, a 6-5 player from the University of Tulsa for whom Nelson invented the position of "point forward." Pressey ran the offense but also rebounded well and defended against virtually any player on the court.

http://www.nba.com/bucks/history/00400459.html

The 1985-86 Boston Celtics boasted one of the strongest, deepest frontcourts in NBA history, thanks to a daring trade that united the game's best passing center with its best passing forward. Acquiring Bill Walton from the Clippers in exchange for Cedric Maxwell was a gutsy move. For all his passing skills and brilliant all-around game, Walton usually was injured -- he had never played more than 67 games in any of his 11 pro seasons, and he had missed three full seasons due to injury. But Celtics President Red Auerbach recognized that the upside overshadowed the risk, and that Walton's versatility could strengthen the Celtics in so many ways. He gave them a first-class center that enabled Head Coach K.C. Jones to give Robert Parish the rest he needed, and his emphasis on passing and team play helped him mesh well with the Celtics' talented scorers. Plus he knew how to win, having done so at UCLA and with the Portland Trail Blazers.

http://www.nba.com/history/86celtics.html

Answer 2

Jordan set the modern day standard for being a winner. When the Bulls needed him to take control of a game, he did. The most telling game in his career was when he was sick with the flu in the NBA Finals, and still dominated. When it got tough, Jordan would always step up. I can't always say that for Kobe.

Answer 3

It's a perpective thing.

When you talk about performance, as in game-winning capabilities, I think I'd rather have Kobe, because - let's face it - Michael Jordan, though arguably the best player ever to hold a basketball, is not at the peak of his game anymore. I think when it comes right down to it, if he really wants to win games, Michael should stick to coaching (but he can't because, as he said, he doesn't have the patience to coach).

But if you want to electrify the crowds, if you want to relive the vestiges of a bygone vibrant era of basketball, if you want to go back to the blazing Bulls dynasty, then, for Pete's sake, give Air Jordan a uniform and a pair of shoes, a basketball, and put him out there.

Answer 4

Michael Jordan of course..the games he played in made the court full.. and he makes the impossible possible :P Air Jordans #1 and Kobe idolizes him.. if Kobes good then no doubt that the person he idolizes was better :P

Answer 5

Wow, cool comparison. Of the 11 statistical categores you've presented; KB bests MJ in only 4 (games, minutes, FG% and 3PT%) and the only one of great difference is 3PT%.

And MJ is significantly better in assists, steals, blocks and turnovers.

Based on what you've presented one would have to go with MJ.

Answer 6

How stupid are you guys? You guys are comparing a 9, 10, 11 year vet to a 1, 2, 3 year rookie....LMAO! And the funny thing about it, the 1, 2, 3 year rookie has better stats! You guys amaze me!

Answer 7

Bottom line....MJ = 1 - 10 in the playoffs ....1 win and 9 losses and 3 straight Losing seasons.......

K24 = 4 - 12 in the playoffs....4 wins and 8 losses and 1 losing season and 2 winning seasons.............so like the first guy said...kobe 4 sure...Kobe has done a better job of winning without a Top 50 teamate...then Jordan ever did.

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Kobe was 26 when Shaq left...MJ was 24 when he was gettin bounced outta the playoffs every year.....whooptity doooo!....2 years?????


I forgot..MJ needed 7 years to develop his game?!!!!!...according to you dumb sheep!

Answer 8

Mike for Sure....

Cheers

Answer 9

Michael Jordan 4 SURE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 10

michael-6
kobe-3

i choose michael