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Michael Jordan vs Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Which player? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls · 1963– 60% · #1 in the world
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Los Angeles Lakers · 1947– 40% · #3 in the world
What the votes say
The world picks Michael Jordan over Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, 60% to 40%. Michael Jordan is #1 of the 250 NBA players in the world ranking. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is #3, and #1 of the 14 of the Los Angeles Lakers.
The case for each
Michael Jordan: Six titles, six Finals MVPs, five MVPs and ten scoring titles; the record scoring average of 30.1 points per game.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Six MVPs, six titles and the scoring record (38,387) for almost four decades, with a skyhook nobody could block.
Side by side
| Michael Jordan | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #1 | #3 |
| Team | Chicago Bulls | Los Angeles Lakers |
| Born | 1963 | 1947 |