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Michael Jordan vs Allen Iverson
Which player? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls · 1963– 73% · #1 in the world
- Allen Iverson Philadelphia 76ers · 1975– 27% · #22 in the world
What the votes say
A clear win: the world picks Michael Jordan over Allen Iverson, 73% to 27%. Michael Jordan is #1 of the 250 NBA players in the world ranking. Allen Iverson is #22, and #2 of the 13 of the Philadelphia 76ers.
The case for each
Michael Jordan: Six titles, six Finals MVPs and five MVPs; the standard Iverson's generation measured itself against.
Allen Iverson: 'The Answer': 6 feet tall, four scoring titles and the 2001 MVP, dragging Philadelphia to the 2001 Finals; his crossover on Jordan in 1997 became a highlight for the ages.
Side by side
| Michael Jordan | Allen Iverson | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #1 | #22 |
| Team | Chicago Bulls | Philadelphia 76ers |
| Born | 1963 | 1975 |