8 Reasons LeBron James Is Better Than Michael Jordan

6. He's A Better Teammate

Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan, left, shakes hands with Miami Heat's LeBron James, right, after Game 4 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, April 28, 2014. The Heat won 109-98, sweeping the series. (AP Phot
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Here are some numbers: 57-25, 55-27.

And here are some other numbers: 61-21, 19-63.

The first group presents the Chicago Bulls' regular season record before Jordan's first retirement and after the season that followed. The second group shows how the Cleveland Cavaliers fared in James' last season before joining the Miami Heat and the season that followed. The numbers in the second group show a substantial difference, whereas the first is proof of a successful system, that functioned well even without the best player in the world.

Then there's the most unselfish statistical category in basketball, assists. Jordan averaged 5.3 assists per game throughout his career, James averages 7 assists per game. Yes, Jordan made more shots and no one could take over the game like His Airness, but basketball is a team sport.

James is a superior basketball player, because not only can he play all five positions on the court - dependent on his team's needs - but he's always looking for a better positioned teammate, rather than chasing individual glory.

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