Page 8 - LeBron James Vs. Michael Jordan - Versus

Legacy

Michael LeBron

Jordan James

• Important records: most • Important records: most
points per game, career career points scored in the
(30.1); most points per playoffs (6,163); most career
playoff game, career (33.4); points in All-Star Games (291)
most seasons leading • Key rivals: San Antonio Spurs,
league in scoring (10); most Golden State Warriors
consecutive seasons leading
• Off-court accomplishments:
league in scoring (7, tied with
launched LeBron James
Wilt Chamberlain)
Family Foundation in 2004;
• Key rivals: Detroit Pistons, pledged $1 million to his
New York Knicks former high school to rebuild

• Off-court accomplishments: the gymnasium; regularly
owner of NBA’s Charlotte works with Boys & Girls Clubs
Hornets; Make-A-Wish of America
Foundation Chief Wish
“He’s the Einstein of
Ambassador; established
basketball. . . . What he’s done
James R. Jordan Boys & Girls
is mind-blowing, with what
Club of Chicago and Jordan
he’s had to work with.”
Institute for Families at
University of North Carolina —Basketball Hall of Famer
Isiah Thomas
“You don’t hesitate with
Michael, or you’ll end up on
some poster in a gift shop
someplace.”
—Former NBA center Felton
Spencer

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