NBA, i 10 migliori di sempre l’uno contro l’altro: come sono andati negli scontri diretti?

Il sito basquetplus.com ha calcolato come sono andati i dieci migliori giocatori di tutti i tempi scelti da ESPN quando si sono affrontati in campo nella NBA. E la posizione di Michael Jordan in questa classifica è sorprendente

I 74 MIGLIORI GIOCATORI DI TUTTI I TEMPI

LOS ANGELES - NOVEMBER 5: Kobe Bryant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers exchanges words with Tim Duncan #21 of the San Antonio Spurs at the Staples Center on November 5, 2004 in Los Angeles, California. The Spurs won 105-96. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2004 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

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Il ragionamento è semplice: dopo che ESPN ha indicato i dieci migliori giocatori di tutti i tempi in una classifica da 74 (come le stagioni NBA disputate), il sito basquetplus.com è andata a investigare su come siano andati i 10 migliori di sempre quando si sono affrontati in campo. E i risultati emersi, per quanto parziali visto che spaziano tra epoche molto diverse, destano qualche interesse

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MARCH 2: The Philadelphia 76ers give away 2"x2" pieces of the original court that Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points on to all ticket holders of tonights game between the Golden State Warriors and the Philadelphia 76ers on March 2, 2012 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2012 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

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10) WILT CHAMBERLAIN | RECORD COMPLESSIVO: 71-100 (41.5% di vittorie) | vs Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: 14-14 | vs Bill Russell: 57-86

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Chamberlain ha affrontato solo due altri giocatori della top-10 ed è quello che ha la percentuale di vittorie più bassa, soprattutto per il -19 nelle partite contro il suo più grande rivale, Bill Russell

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Gli ultimi anni di carriera hanno fatto calare il suo record, perdente contro James, Duncan e Shaq pur potendo vantare un 5-3 negli scontri diretti con Jordan (2-2 con MJ ai Bulls e 3-1 con MJ a Washington), tra cui una gara da 55 punti all’ultimo scontro diretto

1980s: Michael Jordan #23 of the Chicago Bulls looks over his shoulder during a game circa 1980's. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBA/Getty Images)

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BOSTON, MA - 1986: Michael Jordan #23 of the Chicago Bulls drives to the basket against Larry Bird #33 of the Boston Celtics during a game circa 1986 at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1986 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images)

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A pesare sul record di MJ non sono tanto le partite ai tempi degli Wizards quanto piuttosto le 23 sconfitte contro i Celtics di Larry Bird, l’unico con cui è andato pesantemente “sotto” negli scontri diretti. Nessun altro però ha affrontato sei avversari della top-10

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 22: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks up at the scoreboard during the fourth quarter in a 112-102 LA Clippers win in the Clippers season home opener at Staples Center on October 22, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

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7) LEBRON JAMES | RECORD COMPLESSIVO: 38-39 (49.4% di vittorie) | vs Tim Duncan: 15-21 | vs Kobe Bryant: 16-6 | vs Shaquille O’Neal: 7-12

MIAMI, FL - JUNE 20: LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat drives against Tim Duncan #21 of the San Antonio Spurs during Game Seven of the 2013 NBA Finals on June 20, 2013 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2013 NBAE (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)

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Non c’è mai stato l’agognato scontro contro Jordan, mentre nei 22 incontri con Kobe ne è uscito vincitore per 16 volte. Male invece contro Duncan e Shaq, entrambi chiaramente in vantaggio negli scontri diretti in carriera

BOSTON, MA - 1986: Larry Bird #33 of the Boston Celtics passes the ball against the Atlanta Hawks circa 1986 at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1986 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images)

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6) LARRY BIRD | RECORD COMPLESSIVO: 54-54 (50% di vittorie) | vs Michael Jordan: 23-11 | vs Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: 16-21 | vs Magic Johnson: 15-22

INGLEWOOD, CA - 1986: Larry Bird #33 of the Boston Celtics handles the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers during a game played circa 1986 at the Great Western Forum in Inglewod, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1986 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

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Record perfettamente in parità per la stella dei Boston Celtics, il cui 23-11 contro MJ viene bilanciato dalle sconfitte contro i Lakers di Kareem & Magic

PHOENIX, AZ - 1998: Tim Duncan #21 of the San Antonio Spurs looks on against the Phoenix Suns during Game 1 of the First Round of the Western Conference Playoffs on April 23, 1998 at America West Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1998 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

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SAN ANTONIO - JANUARY 12: Tim Duncan #21 of the San Antonio Spurs and Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers stand together during the game on January 12, 2010 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. The Spurs won 105-85. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2010 NBAE (Photo by Chris Covatta/NBAE via Getty Images)

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Nessuno ha disputato più partite di lui contro i top-10, ben 185 in totale soprattutto per via degli innumerevoli scontri con Kobe Bryant (ben 82 partite, una stagione intera di sfide ai Lakers). Netto il vantaggio su LeBron James, battuto anche alle Finals del 2007 e del 2014 pur perdendo nel 2013

LOS ANGELES - 1989: Magic Johnson #32 of the Los Angeles Lakers moves the ball upcourt during an NBA game at the Forum in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/ NBAE/ Getty Images)

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4) MAGIC JOHNSON | RECORD COMPLESSIVO: 30-27 (52.6% di vittorie) | vs Michael Jordan: 7-11 | vs Larry Bird: 22-15 | vs Shaquille O’Neal: 1-1

INGLEWOOD, CA - 1991: Magic Johnson #32 of the Los Angeles Lakers posts up against Michael Jordan #23 of the Chicago Bulls during the 1991 NBA Finals played at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1991 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

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Il giocatore che ha giocato meno partite contro gli altri (57), anche perché molte le ha disputate al fianco di Kareem Abdul-Jabbar — unica coppia di compagni di squadra a lungo tempo in questa classifica insieme a Shaq e Kobe, che però si sono affrontati anche da avversari

(Original Caption) 6/2/1985-Inglewood, CA- Lakers', Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, acknowledges the cheering crowd during the NBA Championship game against the Celtics, when it was announced that he had become the all-time playoff scoring leader. Ph: Alan Zanger

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3) KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR | RECORD COMPLESSIVO: 39-34 (53.4% di vittorie) | vs Michael Jordan: 4-4 | vs Wilt Chamberlain: 14-14 | vs Larry Bird: 21-16

INGLEWOOD, CA - JANUARY 22: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar #33 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the ball against the New York Knicks on January 22, 1988 at The Forum in Inglewood, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1988 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

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Spazia tra i decenni affrontando Chamberlain, Bird e Jordan, strappando il pareggio a due di loro e piazzandosi al terzo posto grazie ai 21 successi sui Celtics di Bird

LOS ANGELES - DECEMBER 8: Shaquille O'Neal #34 of the Los Angeles Lakers makes the dunk during the game against the Utah Jazz at Staples Center on December 8, 2002 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers defeated the Jazz 110-101. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2002 NBAE (Photo by: Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

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PHOENIX - MARCH 9: of the Phoenix Suns goes to basket against the San Antonio Spurs on March 9, 2008 at the US Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

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Ne ha affrontati ben cinque (solo Jordan più di lui) e di due di loro è stato anche compagno di squadra (Kobe e LeBron), ma sono soprattutto i duelli vinti con Tim Duncan (32-29) a piazzarlo al secondo posto, o sarebbe meglio dire il primo perché….

BOSTON - 1968: Bill Russell #6 of the Boston Celtics looks on during a game played in 1968 at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1968 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images)

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1) BILL RUSSELL | RECORD COMPLESSIVO: 86-57 (60.1% di vittorie) | vs Wilt Chamberlain: 86-57

BOSTON, MA - 1962: Bill Russell #6 of the Boston Celtics poses for a photo circa 1962 at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1962 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images)

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Bill Russell sulla carta ha il record migliore in assoluto, ma è anche vero che non ha affrontato nessun altro se non Wilt Chamberlain, avendo dominato gli anni ’50 e ’60 della NBA in cui gli altri membri della top-10 non erano ancora arrivati. I suoi 11 anelli, comunque, guardano tutti dall’alto verso il basso