The list of people siding with LeBron James over Michael Jordan, in terms of who will eventually be the better player, continues to grow. Let’s add Phil Jackson’s name to that. While on ESPN radio in Chicago, here’s Jackson’s response to whether or not LeBron has the potential to be better than Jordan:
“He’s got all the physical attributes,” Jackson said of James. “I think we all question the prepping that went into LeBron. His defense was shaky when he was a younger player and finding his way through that direction. He is a player that can play four positions. Except for perhaps the center spot, which he hasn’t given a shot at yet, he can play those other four positions quite well. This is unique. Michael could play three and was very good at all three of those, but as a power player that LeBron can become, I think he has an opportunity to explore and advance some of the status that he has already gained.”
