The NBA’s coronavirus suspension has forced us to look in the rearview mirror more than ever, with classic games and The Last Dance serving as our lone form of basketball entertainment. And the lack of live action has revived some of the greatest debates in league history. Was Jordan better than LeBron? Should Duncan be placed above Shaq on the all-time list? There are few, if any, definitive answers.
As well roll through the third month of the league’s suspension, The Crossover hopes to provide some context for the last 40 years of professional basketball.