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9 time means nothing in terms of who is a better defender. It means Jordan was great throughout his career, but Lebron's defense this past year is as good as I've ever seen from anyone. It isn't just the blocks- He routinely shuts down (slows down in the case of Durant) the best opposing player regardless of position. And for the record, Lebron has 4 of those all defensive first team awards in the last 4 years.

I am young and I have watched almost every single Jordan playoff game and there is no denying how great of a defender he was. He could lock down any 2 guard in the world better than Lebron can. But he can't guard the other positions that Lebron can. I'd prefer Lebron because of his versatility. If you have a great defender playing the 2, put Lebron on the 3 or 4. Great defender at the 4, put him on the 2. Jordan was a great lockdown guy at the 2 and on most 1s but if you asked me to pick a defender(non center) to start a team it would be Lebron. And Lebron is exactly the type of player that Jordan would have a lot of trouble guarding.

2012 team would beat the dream team in their shorts shorts, skinny legs and bad backs. The 2012 are playing FAR BETTER competition. The Dream Team played a bunch of SCHLUBS. I believe the best player they faced was Tony Kukoc who hadn't even played in the NBA yet. The 2012 team is facing teams with proven NBA players and all stars. The Dream Team was good but their competition made them look better than they were.

Go Buckeyes!!

I think you are being very reasonable. Others think it is a joke to suggest that the 2012 team would even have a chance....it's this opinion that drives me nuts. It shows a complete lack of perspective.

Go Buckeyes!!

For those of you who believe this or any other basketball team would be able to compete (on any kind of regular basis) with the Dream Team, I am going to assume you are simply too young to remember just how good that team was. Forget the talent for just a second...you had arguably three of the greatest "winners" the NBA has ever seen in Jordan, Magic and Bird. Those players simply willed their teams to greatness and would not allow them to lose. I'm not trying to disrespect the 2012 team, but I am old enough to remember watching those guys play, and I'm telling you the Dream Team would beat the 2012 team probably 9 out of 10...and most likely by a comfortable margin.

Who cares who better dream won gold lets hope this team does as well. Go us

Did somebody actually say theyd take Lebron over Jordan? Lebrons own mother wouldnt make that statement. Lets not forget Jordan did what he did while taking off 3 prime years. Da Bulls may well have won 9 straight if MJ skips baseball practice. No comparison. MJ 6-0 in NBA Finals on a NON RIGGED team.

Everyone your age thinks the competition is always so much better now than 20 years ago. I did the same thing with my dad about Jim Brown and other Hall of Famers. Jim Brown could have played in the NFL at the age of 50 if he wanted to.

you are fighting a losing battle.

The compitition may not have been as good in olympics terms but the U.S. teams themselves were a lot better back then. DT has to many players that were great on both sides of ball. Face it then or now we have best basketball in the world so why bring it up. Anyone going to tell me the DT would lose to these guys in person I would just walk away there is no reason to talk with stupid people.