The eternal NBA GOAT debate.
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Arguments supporting this position
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The statistics clearly favor this position: 27.4 PPG, 7.3 RPG, 7.3 APG. When you compare efficiency rating to win shares, there's no contest.
Each participant has 6 votes:
Positive: +20, +10, +2 points
Negative: -10, -5, -1 points
Score = Positive - Negative
Votes can be moved after 7 days
The statistics clearly favor this position: 27.4 PPG, 7.3 RPG, 7.3 APG. When you compare efficiency rating to win shares, there's no contest.
Each participant has 6 votes:
Positive: +20, +10, +2 points
Negative: -10, -5, -1 points
Score = Positive - Negative
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Consider the era and competition level: rule changes and competition depth. Modern/historical advantages include advanced training and nutrition.
Each participant has 6 votes:
Positive: +20, +10, +2 points
Negative: -10, -5, -1 points
Score = Positive - Negative
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The statistics clearly favor this position: 27.4 PPG, 7.3 RPG, 7.3 APG. When you compare efficiency rating to win shares, there's no contest.
Arguments opposing this position
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Context matters immensely: hand-checking rules and three-point line. Comparing across eras ignores athleticism and training methods.
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Competition level varies significantly: expansion era versus modern depth. Modern/historical advantages include weaker competition / sports science advances.
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Context matters immensely: hand-checking rules and three-point line. Comparing across eras ignores athleticism and training methods.