Even a year ago, when such a poll was conducted, the leader was clear: Michael Jordan received as much as 58.3 percent. votes, while LeBron James, who remained in second place, received only 25.3 percent.
This year, the gap between these players has narrowed considerably.
The legendary M. Jordan is still first with 45.9 percent. votes, but LeBron, who is playing in the 21st season in the NBA, is chasing him – the “King” received 42.1 percent.
MJ, who ended his career in 2003, played in the strongest league in the world for 15 seasons, collected 30.1 points, 6.2 rebounds and 5.3 assists. M. Jordan became the champion and finals MVP six times, won the regular season MVP award five times.
L.James started his career in 2003 and continues it to this day. In 21 years, he earned more than 40 thousand. points (the only one in history) and played 1492 games. He averaged 27.1 points, 7.5 rebounds and 7.4 assists. LeBron became the champion four times, the finals and regular season MVP.
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Only one other player received at least a few votes – Kobe Bryant, who was named by 9.8 percent. respondents. Last year, Kobe was named 6.8 percent. cases and was also third.
Magic Johnson, Stephen Curry and, somewhat surprisingly, Paul Pierce each received one vote.
A total of 133 players were interviewed, which is more than a quarter of NBA players.
