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Steve Kerr Says LeBron is More Like Pippen Than Jordan
TV Analyst Gives His Opinion on 2-Time MVP
"The irony to me is that LeBron is not Michael. LeBron is actually Scottie," said Kerr, referring to Pippen's claim that LeBron might one day be considered better than Jordan. "He's so similar to Scottie in that defensively he was just a monster, could guard anybody, really more of a point forward than scoring guard. Scottie always loved to distribute the ball. That's really where LeBron's preference is.
"Phil Jackson used to call Scottie a 'sometimes shooter.' Sometimes they would go in, sometimes they wouldn't. That's how it is with LeBron. He's a great talent and a great player but you can see his flaws as a basketball player. He doesn't have an offensive game that he can rely on: no low-post game, no mid-range jump shot so when the game really gets tough he has a hard time finding easy baskets and getting himself going. That's what Michael did in his sleep so that's why the comparison is wrong."
Kerr went on to suggest that LeBron's lack of a college basketball career might be the crucial difference between Jordan and James.
"Michael had three years at North Carolina with Dean Smith. That makes a big difference," said Kerr. "I think he was brought up at a time when there was probably better development at a young age in terms of coaching. I think LeBron is a product of the AAU system where you rely on your athleticism, you go and play 100 games a year but maybe you don't focus on your weaknesses and what you need to lock in on.
"As a result, fundamentally and technically LeBron has some flaws. He has to address those. If I were him I would spend all summer down on the low block shooting jump hooks and turnaround jump shots -- the entire summer."
(Sources: ESPN.com)
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