Who's Better, Who's Best in Basketball?

On the forty-second page of “Who's Better, Who's Best in Basketball? Mr Stats Sets the Record Straight on the Top 50 NBA Players of All Time” author Elliot Kalb wrote (emphasis added):

In 189 attempts in his first four seasons, Jordan made just 31 treys. But he would finish his career with close to 600. In 1992, he shocked the world (and himself) with six three-pointers in the first half against Portland in Game 1 of the Finals. In 1996, he made 111 for the season, hitting 43 percent for the season.

Who's Better, Who's Best
Michael Jordan or Wilt Chamberlain

Games Needed to Reach 30,000 Points
1.	941	Wilt Chamberlain
2.	960	Michael Jordan

After 1,045 Games
Chamberlain	30.1	points/game
Jordan	30.3	points/game

Chamberlain averaged almost four times as many rebounds per game as Jordan. Wilt averaged 22.9 rebounds per game, while Jordan averaged just more than 6 boards. Jordan averaged a little more than one assist per game more than Wilt. Wilt shot a higher percentage from the field. Michael shot a much better percentage from the line. Wilt was a great shot blocker. Michael was great at stealing the ball.

Chamberlain dominated any statistical category he wanted. He was held well under his seasonal averages in the biggest games he played in. Jordan was one of the greatest big-game performers ever.

A Better Analogy
Michael Jordan and Willie Mays

Considered by many the greatest baseball player of all time, Mays was the prototype of the complete player. He hit for average and power, ran the bases with intelligence and speed, played a spectacular center field, and possessed a great arm. He was also remarkably durable, playing in at least 150 games for 13 consecutive years. Jordan was similarly the prototype of the complete basketball player, with seemingly no weaknesses. He was also remarkably durable, playing all 82 games eight times.

A Better Analogy
Michael Jordan and David Stern

Michael Jordan was similar to the most popular kid in school who just happened to be the best athlete and the smartest kid, as well. Sometimes,

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