Is MJ the best of all time?
James’ advantages
- Points: James has scored more points than Jordan
- Assists: James has more assists than Jordan
- Rebounds: James has more rebounds than Jordan
- Field goal percentage: James has a higher field goal percentage than Jordan
- 3-point percentage: James has a higher 3-point percentage than Jordan
Jordan’s advantages
- Championships: Jordan has won more championships than James
- MVPs: Jordan has won more MVPs than James
- All-Defensive Team honors: Jordan has won more All-Defensive Team honors than James
- Scoring: Jordan is a superior scorer on a per-game basis
- Steals: Jordan finished first in the league in steals three times
OverallLegacy: Both players have left their own legacy Defense: Both players are known for tenacious defense on the wing Poll results: A majority of NBA players surveyed by The Athletic consider Jordan the greatest player of all time
Jordan has won 6 out of 6 finals that he has been in, while James has only won 4 out of 10 finals. Jordan has won 5 MVP’s, but James has only won 4 MVP’s. Jordan has 6 Final’s MVP’s and James only has 4 Final’s MVP’s. Overall, Jordan
takes the complete victory over James in awards.
How did Michael Jordan focus?
Michael Jordan focused on basketball through a combination of goal setting, practice, visualization, mindfulness, and a growth mindset.
Goal setting
- Jordan used a “building block” approach to setting goals
- He wrote down his goals, displayed them, and reviewed them often
- He shared his goals with a few people who could support him
Practice
- Jordan practiced obsessively
- He believed in putting in the work and never giving up
Visualization
- Jordan visualized himself making shots, winning games, and seeing his name on trophies
Mindfulness
- Jordan used mindfulness to stay focused and composed under pressure
- His mindfulness coach helped him develop a practice that helped him block out distractions
Growth mindset
- Jordan believed that hard work, not genetics, determines success
- He believed that obstacles are opportunities to learn and grow
Enjoyment
- Jordan believed that enjoying what you do gives you energy and helps you perform better