Can LeBron James catch Michael Jordan?

First, it is unfortunate that Jordan retired after his first 3-peat, then came back and retired again after another 3-peat. If he had stayed, he would have won at least 1, 2, or 3 more rings and accumulated more stats. That being said...

LeBron has played 7 1/2 seasons so far. Jordan played in 15 seasons total. Pretty much half...
Can LeBron catch Jordan in these stat catagories?

Rings?: 0 - 6 (probably not)
Points?: 16,659 - 32,292 (there's a chance)
Rebounds?: 4,262 - 6,672 (most likely)
Assists?: 4,205 - 5,633 (definitely)
Steals?: 1,039 - 2,514 (I highly doubt it)
Blocks?: 514 - 893 (it's possible, but I don't think so)

If Jordan didn't retire so many times, there would be no comparisons with LeBron and Kobe, because Jordan would have at least 8 rings, and way better stats... agree?

nas88car3002011-02-19T06:25:01Z

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other than rings and steals he should points he might
but for MVP's all defensive team NEVER

Anonymous2016-04-27T09:15:09Z

It really depends on his teammates. Jordan was able to win 6 because he had a solid foundation built around him, that was able to stay elite for basically a whole decade. LeBron will probably be the best player in the league for the next few years (although Durant will catch up :p), so if Wade and Bosh stay healthy, I think he'll be able to get at least 4. But once a new wave of teams get rebuilt, the Heat will struggle, and if LeBron decides to move teams, it better be to another Ring contender, and nothing less. So imo, it is very, very possible. This is just the beginning of the LeBron era (since we can all argue that Kobe isn't the best anymore), so it will be considered an upset, if LeBron doesn't win a ring

Darren25252011-02-19T06:10:43Z

Lebron will never be as good as MJ! Overall, that is!...Lebron is a better passer and rebounder, but he will never be considered better than Mike. I don't even think Lebron will ever be considered better than Kobe. Its all about the rings and how well u play in the playoffs. This will always go to MJ and Kobe.

?2011-02-19T07:21:56Z

Rings he'll probably get half of the rings jordan, points yea , rebounds yea, assist yea steals yea blocks yea. and jordans rings wouldnt have increased if he didnt retire still bcuz of magic johnson was still in the league but hes stats probably would have sky rocketed

Julio Lopez2011-02-19T06:43:23Z

Lebron will never be considered as one of the greats simply because he has no rings and can't win any by himself. Just remember this "its not how many points you can score, what matters is how, and when you score them" I'm not saying he sucks, lebron is a great player but the best? No!

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