If LeBron goes to Chicago, what would it mean to MJ's legacy?

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Didn't want to make another thread about "LeBron going to Chicago" so here's my second topic about this.

If LeBron does end up in Chicago, which is one of the big rumors, what would it mean to MJ's legacy? What if LeBron goes on a huge run and he and the Bulls win over 6 rings, more than MJ? If it did happen, that means MJ won't be the best in Chicago nor the league and LeBron could end up being the greatest b-ball player of all-time.

Don't take what I'm saying to wrong way, I'm just speculating of course

But it's interesting to think about the possibilities.

How do I feel about this? Well, since I'm biased and a MJ fan, I hope nobody surpasses him. BUT if God created LeBron to be greater and he is destined for that, than what can we do? Nothing. Which means, LeBron will be the greatest of all-time.

He certainly has the most potential for it, unless John Wall comes in and become the 3rd generation MJ (Kobe being the 2nd generation MJ, according to Jerry West).

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Some guy on ESPN, I forget his name, is saying that this could happen: LeBron going to Chicago with the possibility of Phil Jackson coaching. And the likelihood of getting rid of some Bulls' players and get someone like Joe Johnson.

I HIGHLY doubt this would happen, but what if it did?

Your thoughts.

Phil's already said he has no interest in coming back to the Bulls.

i think i feel a homecoming in order

Why would Phil leave LA? I can see Lebron going to the bulls tho. I have no idea who could coach that team based on the owner and GM always buddin their heads inCleanPlayer

It could happen if the lakers don't win a championship. Jerry Buss doesn't want to pay Phil Jackson $10 million+ unless they win a championship.

Why would Phil leave LA? I can see Lebron going to the bulls tho. I have no idea who could coach that team based on the owner and GM always buddin their heads inCleanPlayer

Phil Jackson already said he wants to stay in LA. Lebron could go though. I really only see 2 teams he could goto...the Heat or Bulls. Heat really depends on what Wade does though. I think Lebron would be better on the Bulls.

Ya know though theres so much talk of Lebron being a free agent and going to a new team.....he could end up just staying in Cleveland ya know. He doesn't have to change if he doesnt want too. We might be making too big a deal out of this.

What else would Phil Jackson say at this moment in time while he's coaching the lakers in the playoffs? :shock: Yea, he could be telling the truth, but then again, he could just be telling you what he's suppose to say as opposed to saying "Sure, I'd love to go back to Chicago"---could you imagine the media frenzy?

If Lebron goes to Chicago, D-Wade comes to Cleveland. If Lebron doesn't go, D-Wade comes to Cleveland. Either way, I hope Wade comes to Cleveland.

If Lebron doesn't go, D-Wade comes to Cleveland.

drufeous

I know next-to-nothing about Cleveland's cap space...do they have room for both LeBron and D-Wade?

Even if they do, I never see that scenario happening to be honest. :P

Isnt old Phil still with Buss's daughter??

Phil's wife is part owner or some really high position for the Lakers so I don't see much reason for him to leave... Don't see him getting more money in Chicago either tho... LeBron.. who knows at this point. I think Joe Johnson will get a max contract with another bad team unless Atlanta burned him out on losing.MethodManFTW

Ok I read your edit. First if not in Cleveland I would really like to see Lebron play with Derrick Rose and Noah. So if he does leave I hope he goes with the Bulls.

However, and I know you said its just speculating, but I highly doubt Lebron would go on to win more than 6 championships with the Bulls. Even if, by some historical chance, they did win more than 6I don't think it would hurt Michael Jordan's legacy at all.

MJ is considered the best, not just because he won 6 times, but because of everything he did. His 6 championships came in two Three-peats, He won awards for basicly being the best at everything (rookie, dunk, defense, MVP ect.), he made a bunch of buzzerbeaters and made his team pretty much invincible. His 96 team even has the best season record of all time.....72-10. Thats just amazing. They only lost ten times the entire year.

On a side note, even though Im a fan of Lebron, I think Kobe is next best player to MJ.

MJs legacy would still be intact no matter what player goes to Chicago. When that player starts winning more than how many rings Jordan one, then we can have this discussion about anyone's impact to MJs legacy.

I can see Lebron going to Chicago, but I don't think it will do much to MJ's legacy. MJ is considered the best not because of the championships he won, but his style of playing.

Also, I can't see Phil Jackson going to Chicago unless Jerry Buss specially tells him to leave.

it wouldnt mean nothing because there will never be another MJ....i personally think he will go to the heat.

LeBron going to CHI is a bad idea in his part he'll basically have 5 years to bring a championship or he'll be ragged the rest of his career. Besides to much pressure with the MJ compression.

He should go to either Nets, or Knicks if he want to be in thespot light, people sucking up to him,making big cash and a great team he can work with. Either that or team up with Bosh, Amare, Dirk (if he opts out). Wade would never happen cause I doubt there the best of friends and both would wanna be the go too guy.

MJ willremain thebest after lebron and kobe

he won 6 but ask anybody that played in that era he could of easily won 8 or 9 if he didnt play baseball

Never happen, those Bulls management guys always find a way to blow it.X360PS3AMD05

Lol, I think the Bulls Gm may of scared away Lebron for being too violent :P

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If Lebron doesn't go, D-Wade comes to Cleveland.

JML897

I know next-to-nothing about Cleveland's cap space...do they have room for both LeBron and D-Wade?

Even if they do, I never see that scenario happening to be honest. :P

Yeah, D-Wade going to Cleveland has as much chance of happening as D-Wade coming to Utah... I believe the chances on that are somewhere around -75%... If LeBron goes to Chicago though, I think he has a chance to do well. Don't think he will do quite as well as Jordan championship-wise (Jordan had the superior team), but I think he would do fine stats-wise.