They are singing his praises, haling him “better than Michael Jordan.” He has won 3 NBA Championships in his illustrious career, not to mention 4 MVP awards, 3 NBA Finals MVP awards, 1 scoring title, 2 Olympic gold medals, and his team is now up 2-1 against the Boston Celtics of the semi-finals in hot pursuit of yet another championship. Yes, Lebron James has certainly earned his stripes, and Jon Niednagel was quick to extol the young James when he came out (and before he came out) in the 2003 draft while Niednagel was working for a team we will leave unnamed. Lebron was a #1 FEAR, Niednagel told insiders at the time, a 21st century Magic Johnson (another #1 BT) but with far more athleticism and hops something the NBA has never seen before. Additionally, JN warranted LJ’s brain was top-notch, with key neurochemicals in excellent shape, and superior to all projected first-round #1 FEARs in the 2003 draft. He was also the most mentally/ emotionally mature.
So the question is, MJ or LB? When we factor overall athleticism, James is the better. When we factor height and strength, James is the better again. When we analyze the brain, however, this is where Jordan and James differ. Lebron is certainly all Le-brawn, but Jordan is all Le-brain. As a #6 BEIR, Jordan was the master of spatial-logic, as was master-passers John Stockton and Jason Kidd (who are number 1 and 2 on the all time assist list, with #5 FEIR Steve Nash at number 3), seeing the floor and reacting logically with cat-like instincts. Not considering individual neurotransmitter health, the #6 thrives under pressure unlike any other of the 16 inborn designs.