Victors are determined decisively on the court, but one great joy of fandom outside the lines has no clear winner. We love to weigh the merits of our favorite players against each other, and yet a taproom full of basketball fans can never unanimously agree on the GOAT. In this series, we attempt to settle scores of NBA undercard debates — or at least give you fodder for your next “Who is better?” argument.
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Michael Jordan averaged a 28-7-6, made the first of his 14 All-Star appearances in 14 full seasons and finished sixth in the MVP race as a rookie.