I'm not sure it's so clean cut. He's had a slew of injury issues and has taken off a bunch of games over the years for "load management." All that was in a much less physical NBA.
This is such a dumb argument. Lebron has played more total minutes (reg+playoff) than anyone in Dr J's list with the exception of Kareem and Malone, who are 1 and 2 all time - and he's sure to pass Malone by end of next year. Would he have lasted as long in a more physical NBA? Of course not. But let's not pretend he's some wilting flower.
Say what? MJ has proven he could take a beating night after night. You ever see any series against the Piston's?
That's exactly what I just said. It's relevant to MJ vs Kobe because MJ endured orders of magnitude more physical play than Kobe.
He has proven he can play physical unlike LeBron.
So you're admitting your comment about Dr J feeling more modern era players were soft doesn't hold water? Otherwise why no Shaq?
MPG top ten is dominated by the old timers. LeBron not even in the top ten.
Funny you should mention that - Dr J's ridiculous list is literally 5 of 6 at the top of that list (Iverson at #4). This is an era thing for the most part. And btw, MJ is basically tied with Lebron on that list, with 3 of Dr J's 2nd team further down.