I gotta go Lebron. The atmosphere that night was so harsh. They were throwing batteries at the players. Performance alone was a toss up between Lebron and Kareem for me
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Everyone was in their prime still except for MJ too. Greatest game was Bron or Kareem imo. Bron got my vote.
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I mean if we’re just looking at a single game then Kareem clears everyone, not really close.
I feel like AD should be added as his first games against NOP he has 46-13-1 and 4 stocks
Jordan’s first game against the Bulls was in Washington, not Chicago, while LeBron’s first game against Cleveland happened in Cleveland, where he faced an extremely hostile crowd. Jordan’s first game back in Chicago was underwhelming—16 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists, and 9 turnovers.
Kareem’s first game against Milwaukee occurred in Milwaukee, but he was ‘warmly received’ upon his return. Like Jordan, Kareem did not face the same level of vitriol that LeBron endured in Cleveland.
Shaq’s first game against Orlando was in Los Angeles, also avoiding a hostile environment. Even when he did return to Orlando, his performance was modest—20 points and 10 rebounds in a loss.
KD’s first game against the Thunder was in Golden State, so he too did not face the hostile crowd that LeBron did in Cleveland.
LeBron’s game stands out as the most iconic and dramatic, with by far the most hostile crowd. None of the others even come close to the intensity of that moment.
So the answer is clear: LeBron’s experience was unparalleled in its hostility and significance.
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Kareem also had 9 Blocks (10/28/1975)
I gotta go Lebron. The atmosphere that night was so harsh. They were throwing batteries at the players. Performance alone was a toss up between Lebron and Kareem for me
Everyone was in their prime still except for MJ too. Greatest game was Bron or Kareem imo. Bron got my vote.
I mean if we’re just looking at a single game then Kareem clears everyone, not really close.
I feel like AD should be added as his first games against NOP he has 46-13-1 and 4 stocks
Cap=🐐.
KAJ = 🐐
https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/196501210PHI.html Wilt Chamberlain with only 22pt 29rb against the warriors.
Kareem definitely showed them what they’ll miss.
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What does MJ vs Bulls, mean?
Kareem
KD 7 3p lol
30/20 is an insane statline
If Kareem is on a list then the answer is Kareem.
These stats lack important context.
Jordan’s first game against the Bulls was in Washington, not Chicago, while LeBron’s first game against Cleveland happened in Cleveland, where he faced an extremely hostile crowd. Jordan’s first game back in Chicago was underwhelming—16 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists, and 9 turnovers.
Kareem’s first game against Milwaukee occurred in Milwaukee, but he was ‘warmly received’ upon his return. Like Jordan, Kareem did not face the same level of vitriol that LeBron endured in Cleveland.
Shaq’s first game against Orlando was in Los Angeles, also avoiding a hostile environment. Even when he did return to Orlando, his performance was modest—20 points and 10 rebounds in a loss.
KD’s first game against the Thunder was in Golden State, so he too did not face the hostile crowd that LeBron did in Cleveland.
LeBron’s game stands out as the most iconic and dramatic, with by far the most hostile crowd. None of the others even come close to the intensity of that moment.
So the answer is clear: LeBron’s experience was unparalleled in its hostility and significance.