Kobe Bryant vs. Michael Jordan

I know, in no way is Kobe is as good as MJ. That's why I'm here, to prove the mere thought of comparing MJ to Kobe is ludicrous. I have been working on a project for a while, stats that show MJ is so much better than Kobe.

Here they are:

Basic stat breakdown:


Career Scoring Average

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Michael Jordan - 30.12
Kobe Bryant - 24.96



Highest Scoring (season)

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Michael Jordan - 37.1
Kobe Bryant - 35.4



Career Assists Per Game

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Michael Jordan - 5.3
Kobe Bryant - 4.6



Highest Assists (season)

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Michael Jordan - 8.0
Kobe Bryant - 6.0



Career Rebounds Per Game

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Michael Jordan - 6.22
Kobe Bryant - 5.30



Highest Rebounding (season)

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Michael Jordan - 8.05
Kobe Bryant - 6.88



Career Offensive Reb. Per Game

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Michael Jordan - 1.56
Kobe Bryant - 1.21



Highest Offensive Reb. (season)

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Michael Jordan - 2.04
Kobe Bryant - 1.64



Career Steals Per Game

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Michael Jordan - 2.35
Kobe Bryant - 1.53



Highest Steals (season)

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Michael Jordan - 3.2
Kobe Bryant - 2.2



Career Blocks Per Game


Michael Jordan - 0.83
Kobe Bryant - 0.58



Highest Blocks (season)


Michael Jordan - 1.6
Kobe Bryant - 1.0



Career Turnovers Per Game

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Michael Jordan - 2.73
Kobe Bryant - 2.94





Career Turnovers Per 40 Minutes

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Michael Jordan - 2.85
Kobe Bryant - 3.22





Lowest Turnovers Per 40 (season)

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Michael Jordan - 2.1
Kobe Bryant - 2.8



Highest Turnovers Per Game (season)

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Michael Jordan - 3.5
Kobe Bryant - 4.1



Career Assist-to-Turnover Ratio

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Michael Jordan - 1.93
Kobe Bryant - 1.57


Highest Assist-to-Turnover (season)

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Michael Jordan - 2.57
Kobe Bryant - 1.96



Career Field Goal Percentage

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Michael Jordan - .497
Kobe Bryant - .453



Highest Field Goal Pct. (season)

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Michael Jordan - .539
Kobe Bryant - .469



Career Free Throw Percentage

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Michael Jordan - .835
Kobe Bryant - .839



Highest Free Throw Pct. (season)

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Michael Jordan - .857 Kobe Bryant - .868



GAME BY GAME PERFORMANCE



The following compares the career total number of regular season games for which a certain feat was achieved, and the percentage of time that each player achieved that feat (listed to the right of the total).



Michael Jordan Kobe Bryant

1072 Games Played 866

games/.pct games/.pct

31 50+ points 23

173 .16 40+ points 92 .10

561 .52 30+ points 281 .32

926 .86 20+ points 588 .68

31 Shooting over 70% 6

172 .16 Shooting over 60% 58 .07

500 .47 Shooting over 50% 187 .21

466 .43 Shooting under 50% 519 .60

437 .41 Shooting under 48% 498 .58

360 .33 Shooting under 46% 439 .51

288 .27 Shooting under 44% 370 .43

228 .21 Shooting under 42% 318 .37

154 .14 Shooting under 40% 253 .29

85 .08 Shooting under 35% 155 .18

39 .04 Shooting under 30% 77 .09

9 .01 Shooting under 25% 41 .05

8 15+ rebounds 2

61 12+ rebounds 24

151 10+ rebounds 85

5 15+ assists 1

26 12+ assists 13

76 10+ assists 57

207 8+ assists 125

587 5+ assists 406

150 LESS THAN 3 assists 199

51 LESS THAN 2 assists 109

7 NO assists 7

0 NO assists, before age 30 7

11 8+ steals 0

17 7+ steals 1

45 6+ steals 6

105 5+ steals 28

230 4+ steals 75

459 3+ steals 189

27 4+ blocks 4

69 3+ blocks 24

220 2+ blocks 111

132 5+ turnovers 162

144 More turnovers than assists 189

745 LESS THAN 4 turnovers 535

525 LESS THAN 3 turnovers 366

257 LESS THAN 2 turnovers 195

84 NO turnovers 46

10 Foul outs 17




Games with

Jordan Bryant

15 20+ shots made while shooting over 60% 3

77 15+ shots made while shooting over 60% 19

174 15+ shots made while shooting over 50% 49

16 50+ points while shooting over 60% 5

1 50+ points while shooting under 50% 6

0 50+ points while shooting under 45% 3

70 40+ points while shooting over 60% 18

27 40+ points while shooting under 50% 42

13 40+ points while shooting under 45% 19

2 40+ points while shooting under 40% 7

3 50+ points on less than 10 free throw attempts 1

47 40+ points on less than 10 free throw attempts 18

156 40+ points on less than five 3 point attempts 30

15 50+ points with 5+ assists 4

96 40+ points with 5+ assists 31

9 40+ points with 10+ assists 2




Michael Jordan season by season

1985: 28.2 pts, 6.5 reb, 5.9 ast, 2.39 stl, 51.5% fg, 25.8 PER
1987: 37.1 pts, 5.2 reb, 4.6 ast, 2.88 stl, 48.2% fg, 29.8 PER
1988: 35.0 pts, 5.5 reb, 5.9 ast, 3.16 stl, 53.5% fg, 31.7PER
1989: 32.5 pts, 8.0 reb, 8.0 ast, 2.89 stl, 53.8% fg, 31.1PER
1990: 33.6 pts, 6.9 reb, 6.3 ast, 2.77 stl, 52.7% fg, 31.2 PER
1991: 31.5 pts, 6.0 reb, 5.5 ast, 2.72 stl, 53.9% fg, 31.6 PER
1992: 30.1 pts, 6.4 reb, 6.1 ast, 2.28 stl, 51.9% fg, 27.7 PER
1993: 32.6 pts, 6.7 reb, 5.5 ast, 2.83 stl, 49.5% fg, 29.7 PER

1996: 30.4 pts, 6.6 reb, 4.3 ast, 2.20 stl, 49.5% fg, 29.4 PER
1997: 29.6 pts, 5.9 reb, 4.3 ast, 1.71 stl, 48.6% fg, 27.8 PER
1998: 28.7 pts, 5.8 reb, 3.5 ast, 1.72 stl, 46.5% fg, 25.2 PER


Kobe Bryant season by season

1997: 7.6 pts, 1.9 reb, 1.3 ast, 0.69 stl, 41.7% fg, 14.4 PER
1998: 15.4 pts, 3.1 reb, 2.5 ast, 0.94 stl, 42.8% fg, 18.5 PER
1999: 19.9 pts, 5.3 reb, 3.8 ast, 1.44 stl, 46.5% fg, 18.9 PER
2000: 22.5 pts, 6.3 reb, 4.9 ast, 1.61 stl, 46.8% fg, 21.7 PER

2001: 28.5 pts, 5.9 reb, 5.0 ast, 1.68 stl, 46.4% fg, 24.5 PER
2002: 25.2 pts, 5.5 reb, 5.5 ast, 1.48 stl, 46.9% fg, 23.2 PER
2003: 30.0 pts, 6.9 reb, 5.9 ast, 2.21 stl, 45.1% fg, 26.2PER
2004: 24.0 pts, 5.5 reb, 5.1 ast, 1.72 stl, 43.8% fg, 23.7 PER
2005: 27.6 pts, 5.9 reb, 6.0 ast, 1.30 stl, 43.3% fg, 23.3 PER
2006: 35.4 pts, 5.3 reb, 4.5 ast, 1.84 stl, 45.0% fg, 27.9PER
2007: 31.6 pts, 5.7 reb, 5.4 ast, 1.44 stl, 46.3% fg, 26.1 PER

2008: 28.3 pts, 6.3 reb, 5.4 ast, 1.84 stl, 45.9% fg, 24.2 PER



Kobe doesn’t have a single season that resembles Jordan.


Observations

Michael Jordan averaged 30 points per game during the slowest paced era in NBA history. He scored much more with much greater efficiency in less opportunities. This is based upon fact, not opinion. Number of possessions per game reached an all-time low during the mid and late 1990s.

The era in which Jordan played is incomparable with the one in which Kobe plays. Jordan played in an era that featured not only the most competition, but the toughest, most physical defenses in NBA history. There was no flagrant foul throughout the 1980s. Free throws were rarely awarded for fouls. Another fact is that the tallest era in NBA history was the late 1980s, when Jordan was dominating the league as no guard has ever done.

The point that there was no zone defense in the 1980s is moot when it is applied to Jordan's situation. Defenses consistently attempted to triple team Jordan, only to fail. Not even the best teams in the league could stop Jordan individually. Defenses quickly learned that the only way to stop Jordan was with HARD contact. There is still no true zone in the NBA. Due to defensive violation rules such as the 3-second lane rule, a zone is impossible in the NBA.

The modern era features rules that are completely geared to favor offensive minded wing players. Kobe is an offensive minded wing player. No handchecking rules prevent close perimeter defense. Fouls are called and free throws awarded on minimal to no contact. As Phil Jackson himself points out, "Michael would average 45 with these rules". In the modern league, few players even elect to play defense. The few great defensive teams in the modern league, such as Boston, Chicago, Detroit and San Antonio, consistently stop Kobe.



What If?

If Kobe were to play another ten seasons of 80 games apiece (for 800 games total), he would have to average over 35.7 points per game for the rest of his career to match Jordan's career scoring average. He hasn't even had one season that high.

If Kobe were to play another 8 years (for 640 more games), he would need to average 37.1 points per game.

If Kobe were to play another 5 years (for 400 games, which is what Kobe has hinted is his approximate time left), he would need to average 41.3 ppg.

If Kobe were to match Jordan's scoring average by the time he has been playing as long as Jordan did (1072 games), he would need to average 51.8 ppg.

If Kobe were to play until he's 50 years old (another 20 seasons), he would still have to average 32.8 ppg just to near Jordan's scoring average.

Kobe could make 1400 consecutive shots, and he still wouldn't match Jordan in shooting efficiency.

If Kobe were to take 1500 shots per season for the next 5 years, he would need to shoot 59.3% from the field to reach Jordan's field goal percentage. No guard has ever shot even close to this. Kobe has never even shot 47% for one season.

If Kobe were to play for another decade and takes 1500 shots each season, he would need to make more than 54.5% of them.

In order to match Jordan's assists numbers by the time he's played as long as Jordan did, Kobe needs to average 8 assists per game. Kobe has never even done this for a month.

When is a player shooting too much?

Kobe has shot basically the league average for his career. Jordan was so efficient on offense that he would frequently be found in the top ten players in the league in field goal percentage during midseason. Jordan always shot far above league average.

Michael Jordan also shot much better than his team shot during his career with the Chicago Bulls, more than justifying the number of shots he took. In fact, Jordan probably would have won more games had he not placed so much trust in his teammates.

Kobe, on the other hand, has shot worse than his own team in 10 of his 12 seasons. He has proven that he cannot singlehandedly will his team to victory, but rather must rely upon the support of an efficient big man for success.



Alpha Tarheel

Preseason College Football

Last years NCAA Football season was as exciting as any in recent memory. Will it be the same? AT is here to give you the truth.

I'm no expert in football, but my knowledge is formidable enough, with help from one of my friends, the writers of "Athlons College Football" magazine, that I can give you a reliable preseason forecast.

Preseason top 25:

1. Georgia
2. USC
3. Florida
4. Ohio State
5. West Virginia
6. Missouri
7. Auburn
8. Oklahoma
9. LSU
10. Teaxas
11. Kansas
12. Wisconsin
13. BYU
14. Illinois
15. Arizona State
16. Tennesee
17. Texas Tech
18. Oregon
19. Virginia Tech
20. USF
21. Rutgers
22. Wake Forest
23. Penn State
24. Freso State
25. Flordia State

Preaseason college hoops

This is my preaseason expectations for what should be a very exciting college hoops season.

So without futher ado, and very much UNC bias, here is my preseason forecast for the 2008-2009 season.

Preseason top 25:

1. UNC
2.Conneticut
3. Purdue
4. Notre Dame
5. Pittsburgh
6. Duke
7. Oklahoma
8. UCLA
9. Tennesee
10. Gonzaga
11. Michaigan State
12. Georgetown
13. Memphis
14. Texas
15. Kansas
16. Villaova
17. Wake Forest
18. Florida
19. Davidson
20. Marquette
21. UNLV
22. Arizona
23. Arizona State
24. Ohio State
25. Miami


Preseason player of the year:

Tyler Hansbrough, a guy who averaged 21 points and 10 rebounds a game on the way to leading his team to the Final 4, and on the verge of becoming the only 4 time 1st American in NCAA History. Say what you may about him being "Overrated"but the kid gets it done. I'm looking forward to seeing this kid getting his 2nd straight NCAA POY award.

Preseason Rookie of the year:

BJ Mullens, a 7'1 265 pound monster heading to Ohio State, is athletic and has a soft touch from the outside, a combination you rarely see at his age. This extremely polished Frosh will get it done, and he is my choice for Preseason Rookie of the year.

Preseason Coach of the Year:

Jim Calhouln has a talented Uconn squad that is as likely to win an NCAA Championship as any team that dosen't have a big white guy that makes miracle shots look easy and a fast PG that just got a DUI. Calhouln has been scrutinized in the past for not getting the most out of very talented teams, but I look for Calhouln, one of the most underrated coaches in the game today, to lead his team to a Big East Championship, with 30+ wins and a Final 4 appearance, and possibly, an NCAA Title that the U of C is so starved for.

Preseason 1st team All-America:

PG-DJ Augustin
SG- Stephen Curry
SF- Tyler Smith
PF- Luke Harangody
C- Tyler Hansbrough

So... that is my preseason outlook... did I make any wrong picks? Most definatley. Are they going to be about as accurate as any "expert" could say? Probably.

Alpha Tarheel

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Kobe "The Choker" Bryant can nolonger compared to MJ.

Alpha Tarheel

UNC Slobber Feast

Before Alpha Tarheels go all giddy like a schoolgirl and "TRUTH" on the UNC Tarheels. I thought I should point out a few facts of this season first. This season was supposed to be their season to win and go undefeated.

1. They lost.
2. Not only did they loose, they were slaughtered by KU, a team that can't even beat Memphis without doing the hack-a-shack.
3. Memphis was the team that almost went undefeated.
4. All the stars, headlined by Player of the Year Tyler Hansbrough and Ty Lawson, are back.
5. And now once again, it is their season to win???

There's no spectulation why Tyler Hansbrough is back. Look at where he ranked in the mock draft... NBA scout thinks that he'll be another Christian Laettner. Take that as a compliment. At least Laettner made the Dream Team and was an one-time All-Star. He also had 7 or 8 years of good professional basketball career, although not comparable to his college years. Not only that, he is an extremely successful entrepretnuer. But, Laettner went to Duke, where they also have a tough academic program. Hanbrough, on the other hand, will probably be like Brian Leaf and go assist players at a local community college.

Ty Lawson returned because, well, Hansbrough has. Ty Lawson didn't really showcase his skills this year, and probably won't get a good contract offer. And like all these Tarheels fans, Ty believes that with Hansbrough back, it is their year again, and maybe he can get a good contract now.

So what the difference between this year and the next? They got more experience losing at the big stage. Maybe they'll choke again, maybe they won't. But to say they are winning it all and go undefeated like most of those Tarheels manics are saying is too arrogant.

Yes. Arrogant. Arrogance was the reason of their downhill against KU. Everyone predicted them to beat KU, well, everyone except me. I actually predicted KU to blow out UNC by 20 points. And I was right. Maybe I'm being arrogant as well, but I was right! I would also like to mention that I'm not a fan of any college ball team. I'm a fan of whichever team with the best teamwork and the best group of kids. Teams changes so fast at the NCAA stage that it's dumb to support a school you didn't go to or even a school that you did. (Arizona alumnus, btw.) And KU and Memphis last season just happened to be the teams with the best teamwork and the best group of kids. Sure, UNC had great teamwork and a nice group of kids too, but they were arrogant. Memphis also got arrogant when they reached the Finals after blowing out UCLA and said that Memphis was superior. KU didn't get arrogant with their blowout of UNC and claimed that UNC wasn't playing their game and that's why KU won. And for this reason, I picked KU to beat Memphis by 10 points after Memphis leading by 10 with 3 minutes left. And I was right again! I nearly always pick the least arrogant team but also the more mentally strong.

So my advice to you Tarheels, be humble.

Remember. The freshmen are coming. You'd never know if another Pistol Pete would just show up and kick your ass. Especially now, when there's an age limit, just another Derek Rose would tip the balance.

Experience of a team with a bunch of players who won't do well in the NBA doesn't mean much! Sure, it is important, but need I remind you again, UNC got blown out! That kind of experience you want to forget! If anything, the Tarheels will play with less confidence, and with the media ranking them at #1, having less confidence with more arrogance will put them in muddy waters.

BTW, arrogance is not confidence. The Tarheels probably think they won't ever be blown out again, but that will also be their greatest fear.

DMAN

Kobe finally made defensive stops!

For the first time this series, Kobe played defense. And.. wait... let's watch that replay... REACH-IN FOUL!

WOW!

Apparently, because it's Kobe, reach-in fouls don't happen for him.

I'm not even going to give you a list. It is as atrocious as Game 4, meaning everything went the Lakers' way and none went to the Celtics. Kobe's reach-in foul at the end of the game is enough to explain it all.

The league wants to extend this series after all.

The Great Atrocity

Tonight, the play calling was downright atrocious. ATROCIOUS.

If you don't trust me, keep your own bad calls / non-calls list.

I can't even imagine how many more points the Boston Celtics would have won had the game been called fair!!! Oh, sure, the referee did a great job on the Celtics. Tonight, the Celtics got away with nothing. The Lakers, on the other hand, got away with 15 calls! Boston 0, LA 15!

Here's the list:

First
9:30 - Kobe fouled KG with no call.
2:27 - Rad foul Paul with no call.

2nd
11:09 James Posey was fouled by Trevor Ariza on the rebound with no call. Ariza then scored.
6:21 KG was fouled by Ronnie Tariaf with no call.
2:38 Lamar Odom traveled with no call.
0:12 Sasha Vujacic stepped out of bound with no call.

3rd
10:17 Kendrick Perkins was fouled by Lamar Odom with no call.
9:16 KG was fouled by Lamar Odom with no call.
4:28 James Posey was fouled by Derek Fisher on the steal by James on Kobe. Kobe got the ball back and alley-oop to Pau.
3:54 Lamar Odom travelled but the refs instead called a foul on James Posey.
2:15 James Posey had a clean steal on Pau Gasol, but the refs called it a foul.

4th
8:47 Kobe Bryant charged into Paul Pierce, but the refs called it a block and it's not in the restricted zone.
7:25 KG was fouled by Kobe, but no call was made.
6:30 PJ Brown was fouled by Ronnie Tariaf with no call.
2:29 Paul Pierce was fouled by Kobe on the rebound with no call.

I've already gave up on the referees calling the game correctly, because if they make every single call, there will be 5 times as many turnovers. But can they can it fair? That's all I ask. Is that too much?

While the Lakers were dominating, a lot of Lakers fans are bragging about how this is what happens when the call it fair. I guess Lakers fans watched too many LA advantage refereeing that THIS is what they see as fair. And then they lost... ROFL. Their comments just came and bite them in the ass!

Oh, by the way, Hue Hollins, another referee, although he says that Tim Donaghy has zero credibility, has confirmed Tim's story that high level officials from the league comes to their locker-room all the time and "disturbs" them all the times by telling them how to call the game. Although he claims they don't fix games, young referees may be influenced by their suggestions. So how is that not fixing the game? It's only suggestions?

So they don't fix the game, they only suggest who should win!

Thank God that the Celtics are talented enough to fight through the suggestions.