unstoppable offense versus the impenetrable defense
Ha! This was what I thought about commenting, but just like in the years of being a basketball fan, you beat me to it haha! As one of those hooligans you shoo'd away from your lawn, I felt obliged to chime in with my thoughts.
You beat me to the punch once again with regard to Iguodala and Kukoc. Had Iguodala turned into a better player when he was younger (I've always called him Diet LeBron because of his stats), the Warriors would've been a lock for me. But, as it stands, it's a closer fight.
Jordan's Bulls were every Filipino's favorite team at the time. It's weird to say that MJ was the X-Factor, but he truly was. I do believe he would've definitively owned the 90s had he not suffered financial trouble retired. It's funny you mentioned that his Bulls won 6 games or less, especially since they won 6 titles haha!
With that being said, it's hard to argue against a team that won 73 games last year and have yet to lose in this season's playoffs. Sure, one could argue that 72 and 69 (both with championships) are a better record, but it's hard to compare just by looking at records. The Warriors have 2 MVPs, one catch-and-shoot player that only needs 11 dribbles to score 60 points, and a bench that could easily be starters elsewhere. I mean, who are you going to double up in that team? They don't even boast a player that's touted as the greatest of this generation on their roster.
I'm a Spurs lifer, so I have a fondness for the West. Michael Jordan is the GOAT, but I have to give this one to the Warriors.
Thank you for reminding me about the 11 dribble 60 point game! That was actually funny. It was like a video game! After Wednesday night I might even change my mind... but I'm not betting against Jordan ever! LOL
Great comment! Thank yo so much for taking the time to share that.
Oh, I'm never betting against Jordan as a player. GOAT for sure, never going to be toppled by any would be pretender. Now that the Warriors failed to capture that perfect 16-0, I'm having second thoughts haha! We'll have to wait a couple of years more to have a definitive answer, I guess!