“My favorite GOAT candidate is…” Julius Erving snubs both LeBron and MJ to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the Greatest Ever
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the all-time leading NBA scorer. While LeBron James will almost certainly overtake him, the six-time NBA champion remains at the top. Despite his prowess, many fans don’t believe him to be the best basketball player of all time. Julius Erving, who won four MVP awards during his illustrious career, recently complimented Abdul-Jabbar and his illustrious legacy. Unlike many others, Erving feels the former Los Angeles Lakers centre is the best.
According to Brandon Robinson of Bally Sports, Erving expressed his thoughts on the GOAT contest, and here is what he said: “I think it’s the fans’ argument, not the players’ argument. As a result, I avoid it. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is my all-time favourite player.” During some of their finest years, Erving and Abdul-Jabbar competed against each other. As a result, Dr. J has first-hand knowledge of how good his opponent was.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s scoring record
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, with 38,387 points in his career. With his stature, footwork, and lethal arsenal of shots, the 7-foot-2 centre crushed his opponents. The six-time NBA champion perfected an unbeatable skyhook shot. Throughout his career, he averaged 24.6 points on 55.9% shooting with this move.
In the 1980 NBA Finals, Julius Erving and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar faced off. In the end, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers in six games. Magic Johnson was also in his debut season. Erving was the Sixers’ top player. He had a 25.5 point, 7 rebound, 5 assist, 2 steals, and 2.3 block average. Abdul-Jabbar, on the other side, averaged 33.4 points and 13.6 rebounds per game. He also blocked 4.6 shots a game and shot 54.9%.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had a successful NBA career, winning multiple awards. However, Michael Jordan remains the best basketball player of all time, with LeBron James close behind. If James wins another title before retiring, the case for him as the GOAT will become more stronger, and supporters who have previously opposed his candidacy will have to admit that the distance between him and Jordan has narrowed.
Even if James is unable to win another championship, he will almost certainly break Abdul-scoring Jabbar’s record, bolstering his case. Aside from the all-time scoring record, James has the ability to achieve additional statistical milestones that will contribute to his legacy. There is no doubt that Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Michael Jordan, and even Kobe Bryant, as well as now LeBron James and Stephen Curry, have defined an era in the NBA. Beyond the purely quantitative metrics (titles, points scored, rebounds, and so forth), the discussion over who is the best will always be contentious among fans, current and past players.
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