So far the pace of NBA is 102.9. Teams averaging 113 PPG with an offensive rating of 110.9

[zombiesonics]

- Fastest pace since 1971
- Most PPG since 1983
- Highest offensive rating of all time

WoW... Today’s NBA is so skilled and efficient. Unlike the past, the current NBA scores tons of points because the players are better, not because they’re a bunch of skinny twigs playing no defense like the ‘80s. Or the top heavy, expansion-era ‘90s, where players like Jordan could feast on weak competition.

Also, the average player this season 6’7” 217 lbs, which is bigger than any single year in the ‘90s, so players are also bigger and stronger in addition to being more athletic.

Meanwhile, TDK continues to hype up the watered-down, non-shooting ‘90s.

@thedangerouskitchen, You really think that MJ’s 32% three-point shooting ass would be able to survive today’s hyper-skilled era? Filled with physical freaks like Giannis, Kawhi, Simmons, etc... while MJ was being guarded one-one-one by dudes like Dan Majerle and Craig Ehlo.

[kobeunderbite]

TDK doesn't actually believe it.

[AlaskaHawks]

YUGE sample size, too.

[Bush4Ever35]

I've been a fan (that could reasonably analyze basketball) from about 1998ish onward, while also having the benefit of having watched *tons* of old games on VHS tapes from my father (and later on places like YouTube), and the league has never been more skilled and exciting *on the whole* than it is right now.

[3effs]

Nice to see the stats validate the eye test. Just noticed there have been a ton of points scored so far this year. Has to be some sort of record.

[elmouse03]

I see the years 71 and 83. That means we are going to see a Bucks/76ers ecf. Sorry roberta.

[elartman1973]

- Fastest pace since 1971
- Most PPG since 1983
- Highest offensive rating of all time

WoW... Today’s NBA is so skilled and efficient. Unlike the past, the current NBA scores tons of points because the players are better, not because they’re a bunch of skinny twigs playing no defense like the ‘80s. Or the top heavy, expansion-era ‘90s, where players like Jordan could feast on weak competition.

Also, the average player this season 6’7” 217 lbs, which is bigger than any single year in the ‘90s, so players are also bigger and stronger in addition to being more athletic.

Meanwhile, TDK continues to hype up the watered-down, non-shooting ‘90s.

@thedangerouskitchen, You really think that MJ’s 32% three-point shooting ass would be able to survive today’s hyper-skilled era? Filled with physical freaks like Giannis, Kawhi, Simmons, etc... while MJ was being guarded one-one-one by dudes like Dan Majerle and Craig Ehlo.

3 games in....relax...it won't hold up and never does

[vcsgrizzfan]

I've been a fan (that could reasonably analyze basketball) from about 1998ish onward, while also having the benefit of having watched *tons* of old games on VHS tapes from my father (and later on places like YouTube), and the league has never been more skilled and exciting *on the whole* than it is right now.

This ^^^^^

I've said the same thing many times. In my opinion, the game on court is the most skilled and more aesthetically appealing than at any point in my history as an NBA fan which dates back to 1970. The talent level has both more upper level talent and depth than any other era by a considerable margin.

[thedangerouskitchen]

OP is soooo clueless...

Jordan completely dominated in the 80's as well fool, when the Pace was just as fast as it is today... and LeChump, Westbrook and Harden aren't much better long-range shooters than was MJ, yet they have no trouble dominating today's soft-ass NBA.

Jordan would "average" at least 35/6/6/55% today withOut question or debate.

Discuss why that upsets you severely.

[LookAway]

- Fastest pace since 1971
- Most PPG since 1983
- Highest offensive rating of all time

WoW... Today’s NBA is so skilled and efficient. Unlike the past, the current NBA scores tons of points because the players are better, not because they’re a bunch of skinny twigs playing no defense like the ‘80s. Or the top heavy, expansion-era ‘90s, where players like Jordan could feast on weak competition.

Also, the average player this season 6’7” 217 lbs, which is bigger than any single year in the ‘90s, so players are also bigger and stronger in addition to being more athletic.

Meanwhile, TDK continues to hype up the watered-down, non-shooting ‘90s.

@thedangerouskitchen, You really think that MJ’s 32% three-point shooting ass would be able to survive today’s hyper-skilled era? Filled with physical freaks like Giannis, Kawhi, Simmons, etc... while MJ was being guarded one-one-one by dudes like Dan Majerle and Craig Ehlo.

It's not that if you even stare at the opposing player, a foul is called?

[Master Spade]

OP is soooo clueless...


Jordan would "average" at least 35/6/6/55% today withOut question or debate.

Discuss why that upsets you severely.

Too low. Jordan in today's No Defense league where scrubs are getting +25 points would average at Least:

43ppg, 11asts, 10rbs, 3stls, 3blks, on 58fg%, 42%3pt

Since so many non superstar players are filling up the stat sheet in this NBA, AND the NBA has Outlawed Defense, Jordan would not have to waste Any energy on that side and instead do what the NBA wants........Dedicate 100% of Energy on the Offensive side.

BTW, those would be his career averages, so imagine his Peak.

[vcsgrizzfan]

OP is soooo clueless...


Jordan would "average" at least 35/6/6/55% today withOut question or debate.

Discuss why that upsets you severely.

Too low. Jordan in today's No Defense league where scrubs are getting +25 points would average at Least:

43ppg, 11asts, 10rbs, 3stls, 3blks, on 58fg%, 42%3pt

Since so many non superstar players are filling up the stat sheet in this NBA, AND the NBA has Outlawed Defense, Jordan would not have to waste Any energy on that side and instead do what the NBA wants........Dedicate 100% of Energy on the Offensive side.

BTW, those would be his career averages, so imagine his Peak.

What's sad is you're retarded enough to think that is plausible.

[Bush4Ever35]

Like Steve Kerr said, basketball is the only sport where athletes/players get worse over time.

George Mikan would put up a 50/20 season in 2019 because he played in the toughest era and kids didn't have smart phones.

#Eisenhowerforpresident #realmen #domesticpartnersarecool

[Master Spade]

OP is soooo clueless...


Jordan would "average" at least 35/6/6/55% today withOut question or debate.

Discuss why that upsets you severely.

Too low. Jordan in today's No Defense league where scrubs are getting +25 points would average at Least:

43ppg, 11asts, 10rbs, 3stls, 3blks, on 58fg%, 42%3pt

Since so many non superstar players are filling up the stat sheet in this NBA, AND the NBA has Outlawed Defense, Jordan would not have to waste Any energy on that side and instead do what the NBA wants........Dedicate 100% of Energy on the Offensive side.

BTW, those would be his career averages, so imagine his Peak.

What's sad is you're retarded enough to think that is plausible.

Truth hurt too much? Which of those stats would he not be able to average? The points? Rebounds? Which ones?

6'3" Westbrook has averaged 10 rebounds per game for the last 2 years. If he can do it, why wouldn't 6'6" Jordan??

Points? Meanwhile, the year Jordan won DPOY averaged 35ppg on 53.5%! Year after that, 37ppg! You don't think he would get just 6 more ppg in today's league??

In today's league, Jordan would get bored.

[vcsgrizzfan]

Too low. Jordan in today's No Defense league where scrubs are getting +25 points would average at Least:

43ppg, 11asts, 10rbs, 3stls, 3blks, on 58fg%, 42%3pt

Since so many non superstar players are filling up the stat sheet in this NBA, AND the NBA has Outlawed Defense, Jordan would not have to waste Any energy on that side and instead do what the NBA wants........Dedicate 100% of Energy on the Offensive side.

BTW, those would be his career averages, so imagine his Peak.

What's sad is you're retarded enough to think that is plausible.

Truth hurt too much? Which of those stats would he not be able to average? The points? Rebounds? Which ones?

6'3" Westbrook has averaged 10 rebounds per game for the last 2 years. If he can do it, why wouldn't 6'6" Jordan??

Points? Meanwhile, the year Jordan won DPOY averaged 35ppg on 53.5%! Year after that, 37ppg! You don't think he would get just 6 more ppg in today's league??

In today's league, Jordan would get bored.

Like I said, you're retarded. I've slapped you silly on this topic before but you're too dense to realize your biases make you a moron on the subject. Have a nice evening dumbo.

[elmouse03]

Too low. Jordan in today's No Defense league where scrubs are getting +25 points would average at Least:

43ppg, 11asts, 10rbs, 3stls, 3blks, on 58fg%, 42%3pt

Since so many non superstar players are filling up the stat sheet in this NBA, AND the NBA has Outlawed Defense, Jordan would not have to waste Any energy on that side and instead do what the NBA wants........Dedicate 100% of Energy on the Offensive side.

BTW, those would be his career averages, so imagine his Peak.

What's sad is you're retarded enough to think that is plausible.

Truth hurt too much? Which of those stats would he not be able to average? The points? Rebounds? Which ones?

6'3" Westbrook has averaged 10 rebounds per game for the last 2 years. If he can do it, why wouldn't 6'6" Jordan??

Points? Meanwhile, the year Jordan won DPOY averaged 35ppg on 53.5%! Year after that, 37ppg! You don't think he would get just 6 more ppg in today's league??

In today's league, Jordan would get bored.

Jordan averaged the 37.1ppg in 87. Won the dpoy and mvp with the 35ppg the year after in 88.

[Master Spade]

What's sad is you're retarded enough to think that is plausible.

Truth hurt too much? Which of those stats would he not be able to average? The points? Rebounds? Which ones?

6'3" Westbrook has averaged 10 rebounds per game for the last 2 years. If he can do it, why wouldn't 6'6" Jordan??

Points? Meanwhile, the year Jordan won DPOY averaged 35ppg on 53.5%! Year after that, 37ppg! You don't think he would get just 6 more ppg in today's league??

In today's league, Jordan would get bored.

Jordan averaged the 37.1ppg in 87. Won the dpoy and mvp with the 35ppg the year after in 88.

True.. I got the years reversed.

[AlaskaHawks]

I personally think Jordan would average 105 PPG, 47 RPG, 94 APG, and 17 blocks in this era.

[LNS]

“Jordan would average a 40 point triple double cuz Westbrook”

-MasterRetard

[elmouse03]

I personally think Jordan would average 105 PPG, 47 RPG, 94 APG, and 17 blocks in this era.