Michael Jordan or Lebron James: 2K Series Debate

Lebron vs Michael.  The debate may never stop.  You can compare stats, but then there are intangibles.  They could play head-to-head, but Jordan is WAY past his prime while Lebron is right in the middle of his (and it may last another 7 years).  There may never be a clear-cut answer to the "Who is better?" debate between these guys.  While Jordan may have been more clutch and won more championships, Lebron has more physical gifts and a size and speed combination Jordan never had.

One thing I do feel confident comparing...after this year they will have each been on the cover of the 2K series video game.  I think each cover does a good job getting to the true character of the player.  Let me explain...

If I had to chose between Jordan in his prime and Lebron in his prime, my vote goes to Jordan.  Aside from the fact he is a Tar Heel, here is why I feel Jordan>Lebron:

Michael's cover is perfect.  Playing the game, tongue out, on the attack.  No gimmicks, no showboating, no pose, just MJ being MJ.

As for Lebron, sweet baby powder toss bro.  How about having a basketball in your picture?  As for the pose in the background, that looks like the face on every Cavs fan after the decision, or should I say the Red Wedding before there was a Red Wedding (how about them apples GoT fans!).

You cannot tell me this...

Was less heart wrenching than this for Cavs fans...

Even his commercial about being on the cover is alluding to the decision...

Keeping us in the dark LBJ?

Jordan's response to The Decision?  Jordan said, “There’s no way, with hindsight, I would’ve ever called up Larry, called up Magic, and said ‘Hey look, let’s get together and play on one team. But that’s…things are different. I can’t say that’s a bad thing. It’s an opportunity these kids have today. In all honesty I was trying to beat those guys.” Competitiveness like no other.

A piece of advice, let's focus more on basketball and less about video games for awhile.  MJ waited until he was long retired to make his first appearance.  How about focusing in on the Spurs, and avoiding a sweep form the finals?

-Matt