Would Jordan be Jordan if there was social media back then?

[packman80]

Jordan is smart businessman he likely would have someone post for him and would be very sterlie account so he's not offending anyone.

[oplum29]

if this is another Jordan vs Lebron thread, i'll only add this.

Lebron has done nothing on social media to hurt his status as a player. the only thing that hurt him, was being a wimp and joining several super teams to win championships, something MJ never did, and would never have done or considered.

Jordan is the goat. i honestly have no clue how on earth people can argue that Lebron is even on the same level as Jordan. maybe in terms of pop culture and importance to the game, but play wise....hell naw.

[packman80]

Originally Posted by oplum29

if this is another Jordan vs Lebron thread, i'll only add this.

Lebron has done nothing on social media to hurt his status as a player. the only thing that hurt him, was being a wimp and joining several super teams to win championships, something MJ never did, and would never have done or considered.

Jordan is the goat. i honestly have no clue how on earth people can argue that Lebron is even on the same level as Jordan. maybe in terms of pop culture and importance to the game, but play wise....hell naw.

Social media will never hurt your status as a player because that's on the court social media will change how you are seen as a person. Which with how LeBron has used it has made him contrversial.

Jordan would in his playing days would not make any comment that could offend people to reporters because he did not want to be that player. All Jordan saw was $$ because it was best to try to be the guy everyone liked and bought his shoes and other gear.

[oldgoldy97]

Originally Posted by oplum29

if this is another Jordan vs Lebron thread, i'll only add this.

Lebron has done nothing on social media to hurt his status as a player. the only thing that hurt him, was being a wimp and joining several super teams to win championships, something MJ never did, and would never have done or considered.

Jordan is the goat. i honestly have no clue how on earth people can argue that Lebron is even on the same level as Jordan. maybe in terms of pop culture and importance to the game, but play wise....hell naw.

Not a Jordan/Lebron at all. Ja is getting himself in trouble part in due to social media being so prevalent now. Jordan said “For someone like myself and this is what Tiger [Woods] deals with, is that I don't know if I could've survived in this Twitter time, where you don't have the privacy that you would want, and what seems to be very innocent can always be misinterpreted," Jordan revealed in a recenet interview with Cigar Aficianado.

[oldgoldy97]

Originally Posted by packman80

Social media will never hurt your status as a player because that's on the court social media will change how you are seen as a person. Which with how LeBron has used it has made him contrversial.

Jordan would in his playing days would not make any comment that could offend people to reporters because he did not want to be that player. All Jordan saw was $$ because it was best to try to be the guy everyone liked and bought his shoes and other gear.

Yes, because people are known for being totally objective

[ReggieBush22]

Yup, MJ was super smart with his image and he would do the same with Twitter.

His image will take a hit with his gambling vids and berating teammates but it'll also capture his maniacal drive and i think in the end, it's a net positive for MJ's image IMO. He'll be viewed as flawed but also as someone who leaves it all on the court. Humans respect people who try and give it their all.

Also, given today's Charmin soft league, he would average 35-40 PPG.

[packman80]

Originally Posted by oldgoldy97

Yes, because people are known for being totally objective

Yeah but look at Jordan when asked to take poltiical stance he would not because he saw no value in pissing off one side. Did he maybe do it around family and friends? Probably but smart enough not to do it were the general public would see. Only thing that social media would have benefited Jordan then is promote his brand even more to try to make even more money.

[oldgoldy97]

Originally Posted by packman80

Yeah but look at Jordan when asked to take poltiical stance he would not because he saw no value in pissing off one side. Did he maybe do it around family and friends? Probably but smart enough not to do it were the general public would see. Only thing that social media would have benefited Jordan then is promote his brand even more to try to make even more money.

So what do you think about what he said about Twitter?

[ReggieBush22]

Originally Posted by Asian62150

MJ was intentionally careful about protecting his image. He knew what he could and couldn't do in public, say and shouldn't say.

If social media existed back then (and he was aware of it), he would have adjusted his off-court life accordingly.

If ppl got video of him in AC the night before the playoff game against the Knicks, it would have only added to his legacy because he won the game.

The stuff that tarnishes legacy is when you don't win. Like VC flying to UNC for his graduation and then the Raptors losing that night.

Yup.

Or how MJ had endless energy during the 1992 Olympics and never slept. MJ was built different. One thing few talk about MJ being the GOAT tier of is his stamina/energy. He played hard on both ends his entire career and never seemed to get tired.

[oldgoldy97]

Originally Posted by ReggieBush22

Yup.

Or how MJ had endless energy during the 1992 Olympics and never slept. MJ was built different. One thing few talk about MJ being the GOAT tier of is his stamina/energy. He played hard on both ends his entire career and never seemed to get tired.

I think he also had a good upbringing and surrounded himself with good people. A fighter, not an entitled man child.

[ReggieBush22]

Originally Posted by TheFrenzy

I'm just imagining how many points Jordan would have put up after some young pup @'d him.

Disrespect flows like water on social media and nothing fueled Jordan like disrespect.

MJ would rip today's soft ass league apart, LITERALLY. He had to overcome THE most physical era and team ever. The floor wasn't spaced like today so it was much harder to drive. Real rim protectors back then. No 3 second rule. Hand checking. All rules were against perimeter players.

Wouldn't shock me if MJ averaged almost 40 PPG. I'm not even joking. Dude averaged 33.4 PPG in 179 playoff games.

[oldgoldy97]

40 almost easy. Pushing 45?

[ReggieBush22]

Originally Posted by oldgoldy97

40 almost easy. Pushing 45?

That's pushing it. I would feel safer around the 38-40 mark.

[JimCa]

I think MJ would have done just fine. But since Organizations Win Championships, as precarious as things were anyway, I’m not so sure if between the infighting with Krause, the chip Pippen had on his shoulder, and Rodman’s antics, the wheels wouldn’t have come off long before the last dance was finished.

[JRX]

Originally Posted by JimCa

I think MJ would have done just fine. But since Organizations Win Championships, as precarious as things were anyway, I’m not so sure if between the infighting with Krause, the chip Pippen had on his shoulder, and Rodman’s antics, the wheels wouldn’t have come off long before the last dance was finished.

Rodman with social media back then would have been insane. He'd prob skip instagram and go straight to having an only fans account.

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[packman80]

Originally Posted by JRX

Rodman with social media back then would have been insane. He'd prob skip instagram and go straight to having an only fans account.

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Rodman back then would have likely posted something to get himself banned.

[Asian62150]

Originally Posted by rogueriver

I wonder who would have more followers Rodman or MJ

Considering Rodman dated Madonna and Carmen Electra...it might be closer than we think. But I'd still say MJ.

[jerryw]

The whole world knew jordan without social media…whose Kim kardashian with out social media?

[TheFrenzy]

Originally Posted by Asian62150

Considering Rodman dated Madonna and Carmen Electra...it might be closer than we think. But I'd still say MJ.

Remember how popular Lamar Odom got just from dating a Kardashian?

[jerryw]

Can you imagine how many crying towels Lebron would need being defended by touchy-feely rodzilla

[TheFrenzy]

Originally Posted by jerryw

The whole world knew jordan without social media…who is Kim kardashian with out social media?

FTFY.

[Asian62150]

OP, what's the difference between "no" and "He would still be untouchable" in the poll?

[oldgoldy97]

Originally Posted by Asian62150

OP, what's the difference between "no" and "He would still be untouchable" in the poll?

Yes, he would not have been as popular because of what he said/did getting caught on SM.
No it wouldn’t affect him because he didn’t do unsavory things.
He would still be untouchable: the unsavory things wouldn’t matter he was too good.
People knew what he was about: gambling and punching Kerr/riding teammates is what made him great along with winning and scoring.

[drobfan8]

Lol.

People act like we didn't read newspapers every day and that media weren't hounding him already.

Jordan also used negative press as fuel.

Could you imagine an opponent talking ish about him in an IG post? MJ would have hung 50 on him next game.

The thing is, MJ won, that is the difference.

I've seen so many Aussie sports stars cop heat for doing dumb stuff, but when you perform, it cures everything.

[Yankees2020]

Originally Posted by hermanotarjeta

There are outside forces that can direct and instruct you how to interact on social media.

I think Jordan is intelligent and driven enough to protect his brand.

If anything social media could have enhanced his legacy even more.

However, you can’t change 6-0 and 6 finals mvps.

Still GOAT.

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