Jordan, averaged 30.1 for his career, won 10 scoring titles and his efficiency was insane. Dude shot 49% for his career

Greatest scorer? Easily mj 10 scoring titles most ppg

So.... Michael Jordan has the highest PPG Average in NBA history in the regular season, then UPPED that in the Playoffs. He has the most scoring titles in NBA History with 10, and tied with Wilt Chamberlain for 7 straight, and no one else in history has more than 4.... But Kevin Durant is the greatest scorer in NBA history???? Oh ffs.......🤦🏾‍♂

KD has averaged 30 PPG or more, once or just two times in his career. Jordan did it 9 times, end of discussion! Stop with hypotheticals Kendrick Perkins, about if KD wanted to, he could've had 10 scoring titles. Fact is he doesn't!

KD is my favorite player, but I gotta say Jordan.

The lane was way more clogged in Jordan’s era because there were no stretch 5’s. We’ll never know but I would have loved to see Jordan play with all this space

KD is the closest thing to a “perfect scorer” because he can shoot at any level at a high level and he has the height so he can’t be contested really. MJ is the better scorer though because of his athletic ability and finishing. Also can get to almost any spot.

Durant's biggest weakness is his durability. He could have been something even more special than what he is.

When JORDAN retired from the Bulls the 2nd time after 13 seasons, of which only 11 were full seasons, his shooting % was 51%!! It only went down to Almost 50% with the 2 seasons in Washington. He STILL leads the NBA career scoring per game for the season at 30.1pts, for the playoffs at 33pts, and for the finals at 41 pts. You can talk about ability and potential all you want, BUT until someone does that, beats that, plus TEN Scoring Titles, plus 3 steal titles, Plus DPOY, .............. JORDAN is #1. Talk amongst yourselves for the rest of the order, #2..............

I've always thought that when it comes to scoring, KD is the greatest all-around scorer of all time. This dude is a 6'11 guard. When it comes to PURE scoring, he has 0 weaknesses. He can catch and shoot threes, pull-up threes, pull-up 2, post-up fade going either way, excellent FT shooter. Can finish with the left and right, and back in his OKC days was postering the other teams centres on a nightly basis. Jordan may have scored more, but he also took way more shots per game. Just to put into perspective, KD averaged 28.1ppg in 2012. He was 2nd in ppg that year, but #1 in total points scored. Funny thing is, he only took 17.7 shots per game, which wasn't even the most on his OWN TEAM (westbrick shooting 18.7 attempts per game). KD is so pure he can be the #2 option and still have the most points in the league.

KD is more gifted but MJ was averaging 30 to 35 pts in an era where teams couldn't score more than 100 pts a game. its MJ and it ain't a debate

MJ and KD are interchangeable as #1 and #2 greatest scorers ever. I won’t knock anyone that says they have KD #1. We’ve never seen anything like him, pick your poison. For me I got MJ #1, 10 scoring titles is undeniable

I think Jordan is the more accomplished scorer but Durant definitely I think has more ability only thing you would give Jordan Over KD really is post game. But that’s only because the game is more face up now than when Jordan played.

KD has more ability but Jordan’s scoring was far more impressive considering he scored more ppg in a more defensive era shooting the 2 ball rather than the 3 ball. That’s what edges him out in comparison to Kd but KD can be held in that same conversation with the Goat so that’s equally as impressive

This is an interesting debate because naturally looking at the two, Kevin has the advantage with his skill set and size but MJ is still the more accomplished scorer. Although I do agree with Perk, if KD only cared about scoring titles he would have 12 by now. Kevin's mindset is the only thing that holds him back from being the overwhelming force that MJ was.

10 scoring titles by MJ.... Perk is on ESPN to make silly arguments, so Stephen can look like a genius 🤣 😂

I’m an MJ fan but I think scoring that takes into account all the ways to score, KD is no doubt the best all around scorer. MJ is more focused on the ‘score’ and what’s the most effective/efficient way for him to do it, hence the mid range and attacking the rim.

Jordan hands down. He's the greatest to ever do it and there's no debate

KD is arguably if not the most efficient scorer in history. just the way he makes it look, so effortless...

I want this debate now again

The answer is Kobe Bryant. I understand that he shot 45% for his career, but the dude averaged 35 a game in the slowest paced era from the past 25 years. On top of, Kobe didn’t have the super athleticism of LeBron or Jordan, didn’t have the wingspan and length like KD does, all of Kobe’s scoring was resilience and will. Variety of moves on top of countermoves, counter-countermoves, his ability to even score with his left hand, the footwork, etc. Kobe Bryant was the most skilled and greatest scorer the league has ever seen.

it's clearly Jordan but leaving Kobe out of this conversation is so disrespectful.

These debates are tiresome... Quit comparing people to MJ... its all nonsense... Put MJ in todays NBA and its a 40 piece every night or better... you casuals just dont get it.

If we're talking efficiency? MJ is literally, and by that I mean statistically, the most efficient player. He is no. 1 on the list.

Kobe Bean Bryant 💯 had the handle & 3 MJ didn’t had the scoring volume that KD doesn’t

It's obviously, obviously MJ.

81 in todays era in a competitive game 17 point comeback 🛑

How Kobe isn't mentioned in the conversation is blasphemous

To suggest that some of the greatest NBA players ever don’t have the « I want it » mentality is completely ridiculous

for me, is Kobe Bryant! ❤

Take away injuries as well, kd has been hurt 2 or 3 seasons in his career, my point is he would probably have more scoring titles and titles in general

If you take away retirement, it's clearly Jordan. The numbers are amazing as is with just 13 seasons Keep in mind that his Wizard years actually hurt all his per game stats(fg percentage and ppg) and he still is #1 lol

Jordan’s scoring in transition is overlooked sometimes. There’s only a handful of guys that could go coast to coast and finish so many different ways like Jordan did.

Jordan legit destroyed teams with his scoring, then there’s the most scoring titles, highest scoring averages in the regular and post season

This was actually a good debate with good points for once.

Obviously it's KD but Jordan 10 scoring titles speaks volumes like no if,and or buts about that.

How is Kobe overlooked in this conversation. The world forgot? 🤷🏽‍♂️

It’s either achievements or peak Jordan 10 scoring titles in a row ( only in 95 did he miss, And he didn’t play the whole year) Also His first title he averaged 37.1 ppg Yes Durrant has more versatility and skill but that’s just naturally going to improve with every generation

also, an issue is ability to score at the end of the game. can u score when it counts when defence tightens and odds are raised and pressure

Oh my god i cant handle the excitement of this debate

KD could probably do what MJ did in terms of scoring, but he didn't

Lol perk said that's your problem 🤣

thing is, KDs never been the dude to go at it like MJ, if they asked him to put in 25 for the night, hed go for 25, if you asked MJ the same thing, hed give you 50

As a LeBron fan, I agree with Perk. When it comes to pure scoring, it should be KD.

Jordan force the game, take more shots, and has a more commanding presence. Durant has a more subtle approach. For years we’ve been wanting Durant to have a more demanding presence, but that’s not his style. Durant scores with more easy, as this is guilted with his height.

I'll give the nod to MJ and Kobe they're better from low post, mid post, fadeaway, and above and below the rim. There are more facets to scoring than to how good you can shoot

It’s hard to compare the two because they played in different era’s. The rules in todays game benefit offensive players and the luxury of easily being able to draw fouls not to mention the spacing in todays game would give jordan more room to operate and he would probably work on shooting more 3s every game.

I always wondered what teams and player's would be hurt if they changed the rules back to the 90s to early 2000s like 2005 rules..How many less 40, 50, point games would we really see along with triple doubles.A guy who's getting 28 & 13 would be 20 & 10

Jordan, hands down. No explanation needed.

Just a note. KD won’t be the all time top scorer in nba history as SAS noted he could. He won’t play more games than Bron and he’s not averaging more than Lebron for their career.

I’m so over ESPN asking these types of questions just to create content and also create discord amongst basketball enthusiasts. They truly have an impact on how this game is covered and don’t seem to care about the game itself but rather pitting great players against one another for the fans to argue about.

Kendrick Perkins can be a villain with that crazy laugh

KD is the greatest scorer of all time. He does everything that Jordan can and he’s elite 3 points scorer

Never see a scorer like kd best of all time.

Looking for Perkins after Round 1 Boston vs Nets. You are comedian Uncle Perks.

Perk's laughter should be in the goat conversation

The player that didn't join a 73-9 team and won 6 championships

The greatest scorer, scored 81 points in a game Kobe Bryant!

KD sacrificed a lot to play with the warriors? Really? You mean the reigning 2 time mvp that decided to tack the back seat and play as the number 2 wasn't the one sacrificing it was the guy that got two free rings and then bounced?

Perk: what’s your problem 🤣🤣🤣🤣

the way i see it KD has more tools and qualities in offense then MJ, he's taller, wingspan, 3pt, but MJ still hold the greatest ppg in history both regular season and playoffs, plus 10 scoring champ, so it just shows you even with less natural gifts and scoring capacity, he still did it better

Are we talking about the most talented scorer or the *GREATEST* scorer? Those are NOT the same thing.

Lmao perk said what’s yo problem 😂😂😂😂😂

Perk sound like a car breakin down when he laugh

Oh Perk I came back here just so you can see the greatest scorer got sweep in the first round. Perk you should fire your self for b.s you make. Don’t ever disrespect MJ again.

Michael Jordan: 1,072 Games Played, 32292 Points Scored, 15 Seasons Kevin Durant: 928 Games Played, 25176 Points Scored, 14 Seasons 144 Games left to get 7116 points just to tie Jordan. That's about 3 seasons since KD and most players today don't play a full season. KD is 33 now and turns 34 in September so he'll be around 36-37 in 3 years time and add possible injuries as well, it might take him 4 years? He hasn't scored over 2000 points a season since GSW and now with age and injuries often affecting him.... bruh. Oh right. Michael Jordan got 25,000 Pts in 782 games. Kevin Durant got it in his 922nd game, not long ago. KD is up there with the most efficient and elite but he ain't the greatest. MJ or Wilt would be the convo but Wilts a bit broken and it's hard to adjust to the era's so he's always conveniently left out lol

I watched Jordan highlights for a whole day one time & i was just amazed Jordan literally got a bucket anytime he wanted to Even when he was on the wizards like, now i feel like Bron could do the same if he had that jordan killer mentality

We almost went a whole month without a First Take segment comparing someone to Michael Jordan.

Kobe literally had no flaws

When the game is on the line ill take Kobe over anyone.

i really wish jordan hadnt comeback in his wizard years as it affected his stats. he was prior to his wizards years a 32PPG scorer and 51% fg shooter. its because he came back to wizards and his stats became 30.1ppg to 49.7%fg

people might not never understand how Michael Jorden had them scoring titles all those years that's just shows how much of a different beast he was

I cant take Perk seriously. KD is in the top but MJ is clearly the greatest scorer.

I think the term ‘greatest’ & ‘best’ needs some more clarification. Kobe (imo) edges Jordan out as the greatest scorer b/c his offensive skillset was more complete and the most complete the game has ever seen. MJ (especially when he was Air) was and the most electrifying scorer to ever lace a pair. But KD is the best scorer due to the combination of his offensive skillset and athletic ability. You can’t teach what KD is naturally was born with. Special shoutouts to Bird, Melo, Harden, Wilt, Cap, West, Gervin, Pistol & Bron ya heard.

George Gervin,Carmello Anthony,Alex English and Bernard King should be in this conversation.

"That's Yo Problem" 🤣

Wilt Chamberlain needs more love - career 30.1 PPG scorer -averaged 39.6 PPG his first 7 seasons. Only averaged less than 20 PPG his last 7 for selfless reasons - Most 40, 50, 60 point games by a MILE - most points in a single game - 7 scoring titles

I’m tired of the disrespect to kobe🤨

"thats yo problem" lmao

Now perk talk about KD zero flaws when tatum shut him down for 3 games.

KD has zero chance of becoming the all time leading scorer, stop it. This man can’t stay healthy & he’s 33. He has other worldly skills, but MJ was averaging 30 year after year after year. With 10 scoring titles, this ain’t even a debate, come on now.

I mean its obviously Durant, Jordan was the master of the midranges tho

Doesn't matter they're both unstoppable and you just pray they miss 🤦🏾‍♂️

This didn't age well for the KD argument

Stephen smith and skip Bayless gonna ride Jordan till the end of time.

Way more scoring titles, more points per game (regular season, playoffs and finals) and 5 series with 40 ppg while kd has none. Kd should be better because of his height and length, but looking at the numbers, regular season, playoffs or finals, jordan is the better scorer.

Why is this even a debate? KD plays in a league where you can barely touch players, and is injured every Monday and Thursday.

I have been a die hard KD fan for years, and I am considering him being the best scorer in the entire decade (after prime Kobe). But man, when compared to MJ in terms of greater scorer, it's not evendebatable -- 30ppg regular-season, 33ppg post-season, 10 scoring titles, it's just out of this universe.

Kendrick is absolutely tripping. Just like this Jordan/LeBron debate that keeps going on, it's just not close enough 🤷🏿‍♂️.

Jordan hands down when it comes to anybody...case closed.. PERIOD

It’s kindve hard to compare the 3 point shot between the 90s and mid to late ‘10s and ‘20s because in the 90s teams were attempting less threes per game than what Steph attempts by himself per game. Two completely different games. Back in the 90s if the bulls were playing the knicks, the score would be like 83-78. In today’s NBA u will almost rarely, never see a game with such low scoring because of the volume of 3 pointers being shot.

Wilt Chamberlain needs to be in that conversation.

KD really can score at will but i guess it will always comes down to what kind of defense they do to opponents, i mean if KD got banged up like MJ did he would have retired early..

Everyone knows Kareem is the all-time scoring leader and has been for 38 years but seldom mentioned is he's the all-time leader in field goals made. He has literally put the ball through the hoop more times than anyone in history of the NBA.

The notion that the 90s was more defensive is crazy.. most of these dudes back then called fouling people defense..

Who's here after the 2021/22 Celtics played 90's defense in KD?

Jordan is #1 in scoring per game…. People are dumb….

wilt is the greatest scorer, why is this a coversation. wilt literally holds every single scoring record. the man avg 50 and 20 for a season.

Why do we keep doin this? 🤣

When Perk said Lary Bird did it ,SAS felt so stupid.