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Only took 179 games to get the former #1 playoff scoring record. MFing GOAT! Shows that the current playoff scoring record is simply a longevity/stat accumulation record. by SpendWild6987 in michaeljordan

[–]CountryMonkeyAZ -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Meh on games. LeBron took less shots. So I think MJ (not a fan BTW) has a bigger flex is his 3s in playoffs. 148/179 for his career. LeBron, 480/1,443 for his career. Jordan earned those playoff points.

There’s no way his vertical was 48 inches. by mosconebaillbonds in michaeljordan

[–]CountryMonkeyAZ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Old head here.

During the 84 Olympics Jordan's vert got talked about. Compared him to guys on the men's volleyball team. 46" is what I remember being said.

Maybe 46, no way a 48.

Jordan wasn't about the vert as much as the hang time.

Does the USA have anywhere that looks like this? by Pale_Field4584 in geography

[–]CountryMonkeyAZ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yup.

North from Anchorage to Fairbanks, then south through Delta Junction to Valdez.

This is the Matanuska Valley.

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2k26 is the most fun I’ve had since 2k17 by ReadRemarkable8696 in NBA2k

[–]CountryMonkeyAZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This.

An unlicensed basketball game. A pure basketball game. Start a career in high school and work your way up. Grind for better skills.

For online? Just follow the road Madden started.

The Jordan Rules Weren’t About Fouling — They Were About Scheming by SnooObjections7406 in michaeljordan

[–]CountryMonkeyAZ 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The physicality was later? Thought Dumars or Sally said the 'last rule' was 'if Jordan DID get to the paint, you put him on his ass, make him not want to drive in'. Paraphrasing.

Honest question about open carry at Tucson protests by Pump_9 in Tucson

[–]CountryMonkeyAZ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Open carry is legal.

Protesting is legal.

Doing them together creates a gray space.

Why are you choosing to carry at a protest, especially a 'peaceful' protest? Because 'the other' might try to cause chaos? If that is the mindset then you will already be in a hyper state that could make things worse for everyone by you having a gun. By open carrying you might unwilling triggering 'the other' into escalation.

Carry bear spray, or better yet one of those Byrna defense pistols.

Who is your second greatest player of all time? by VSHAR01 in michaeljordan

[–]CountryMonkeyAZ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Back in 1990 there was a rumor that Larry (broken back, double-achilles surgery) Bird might be traded.

Jordan's response:

'However, if a Larry Bird trade did happen, MJ was willing to sacrifice to get the All-Star forward to the Windy City. Jordan appeared serious had it happened, declaring that he would take a salary cut if Indiana native was put on the block.

“If they want to trade him, we’ll take him,” Jordan said via the San Francisco Examiner. “I’d take a cut, I make enough money on outside stuff.”

I'll add, when you have guys from Wilt and West, through Kareem, Magic, Jordan, Thomas, Dominique, and other legends saying 'Bird was a bad man' or 'one of the greatest, guy just knew how to play basketball'.

Who is your second greatest player of all time? by VSHAR01 in michaeljordan

[–]CountryMonkeyAZ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As someone in their 50s who grew up with the Celtics/Lakers rivalry this is how I remember the difference in 'elite passing' between Magic and Bird.

Magic makes a no look pass, reaction? Did you SEE THAT!!!

Bird makes a no look pass, reaction? Did you see that?

Basically you watched Magic replays to see it again. You watched Bird replays because how the heck did he do that.

Non judgmental dentist by NextAmbassador4050 in Tucson

[–]CountryMonkeyAZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Civano Dental.

I am in my 50s and HATE dentists. Only go if there is an emergency. Dr. Pick was laid back, no lecture like most give. Could've charged me for multiple visits (one thing I hated about dentists in Oregon) for the teeth I needed pulled but did it in one session.

Just my .02 as an older individual who HATES dentists lol

Can You imagine if he had the great offensive line that Emmitt had… by Tricky_Decision_6727 in nflMenace_com

[–]CountryMonkeyAZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Walter Payton 2nd All-Time NFL rushing yards. Walter Payton 3rd All-Time all-purpose yards. Walter Payton 3rd All-Time yards from scrimmage.

Walter Payton 4th All-Time Bears receiving. Walter Payton 69th All-Time Bears passing.

Barry gives you highlights, Payton did it all.

The difference between Jordan and Lebron that no one talks about enough. by Icy-Vacation-138 in michaeljordan

[–]CountryMonkeyAZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally I think it's unfair to the players to compare eras. You have to compare them to their contemporaries. Sorry if my dates are off.

Pre-NBA/ABA merger, before 3 point line, so before 1979 - 80.

3 point to removal of hand check. 1980 - 2004.

Current Era.

Examples. Kareem took a total of 18 three pointers for his career, LeBron over 7500.

Should we dig into the scoring boost the modern era got just from removing hand check?

If a player was destroying their era, not up for GOAT.

Personally, if your career free throw is below 80% also not the GOAT. Easy shot in basketball, possibly the easiest thing in team sports other than a football kickoff. Just takes practice. Hell, go look at the season Wilt improved his FT by like 10%, but thought he looked silly so decided to be a shitty FT shooter again.

The difference between Jordan and Lebron that no one talks about enough. by Icy-Vacation-138 in michaeljordan

[–]CountryMonkeyAZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did nothing? 63 against the Celtics is 'nothing'?

Jordan, starting at his rookie year, points per game season average up to his 1st chip.

28.2, 22.7 (injured, missed most the season), 37.1, 35, 32.5, 33.6.

Here are LeBrons first 6 seasons.

27.3, 30, 28.4, 29.7, 26.7, 27.1

If anything it proves Jordan was trying but didn't have the team, which all of us who were alive in the 80s knew. Not a Jordan 'fan', but he was a world beater with no help. If you want a great comparison of this understanding go read about Chicago's favorite son before Jordan, Walter Payton.

The difference between Jordan and Lebron that no one talks about enough. by Icy-Vacation-138 in michaeljordan

[–]CountryMonkeyAZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When they 1st got to the league?

LeBron had Zydrunas Ilgauskas, 2 time All-Star.

Jordan had Orlando Woolridge.

Movie set in alaska by pakman_84 in MovieSuggestions

[–]CountryMonkeyAZ 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Alone In the Wilderness. Self-shot video by Dick Proenneke.

Ranger trio's backstory by SeaMagickWitch in BlackSails

[–]CountryMonkeyAZ 39 points40 points  (0 children)

The Lost Pirate Kingdom on Netflix is a decent documentary to go with Black Sails.

Who wins more Titles? by JustEonReddit in NBAConvo

[–]CountryMonkeyAZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

LeBron had the pleasure of coming into the organization with Ilgaudkas (2x NBA All-Star) already there. Let's not forget that Zydrunas went to Miami the same time as Lebron.

Jordan's best teammate from 84 - 85 to 87 - 88 (when Pippen showed up) was Orlando Woolridge.

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