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Michael Jordan is the most overrated basketball player of all time. Michael Jordon is too short to play basketball. He is only 6'6".
Michael Jordon- the most overrated basketball player of all time
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Discussion Overview
The discussion centers around the claim that Michael Jordan is the most overrated basketball player of all time, with specific focus on his height and its implications for his basketball career. Participants explore various perspectives on Jordan's abilities and achievements, as well as the validity of the original claim.
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Main Points Raised
- Some participants assert that Michael Jordan is overrated and cite his height of 6'6" as a disadvantage in basketball.
- Others challenge the claim that Jordan is too short to play basketball, pointing out his successful career as evidence against this assertion.
- One participant references Isiah Thomas, a shorter player who is considered one of the best, to argue that height does not solely determine basketball success.
- Another comment mentions Jordan's brief baseball career, suggesting a lack of success in that sport as well.
- Some participants express skepticism about the thread's validity, suggesting it may be trolling or pointless.
- There is a mention of Muggsy Bogues, the shortest NBA player, to further discuss height in relation to basketball performance.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally disagree on the characterization of Michael Jordan as overrated, with some defending his legacy while others maintain their critical stance. The discussion remains unresolved, with competing views present.
Contextual Notes
Some statements rely on subjective interpretations of Jordan's abilities and achievements, and there is an absence of consensus on the relevance of height in evaluating basketball players.
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cristo
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Let's just examine that statement shall we: "Michael Jordan is too short to play basketball" is clearly false since he had a successful basketball career 
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stickythighs said:
He's never going to become of anything, obviously.
Perhaps he can get a job at Wall-Mart.
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He was a half-decent baseball player, though. Almost made the pros!
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Oh, and your title is misspelled.
Obviously he's not, and if you'd like to test his ability, go out and play a game against him...
Obviously he's not, and if you'd like to test his ability, go out and play a game against him...
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This sounds like a troll thread.
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Muggsy Bogues remains the shortest player ever to play in the NBA, at 5' 3" (1.60 m). He won the FIBA World Championships Gold medal in 1986 with the USA team.
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humanino said:
Muggsy Bogues is 5'3"?
Wow- He's so tall. I wish I were 5'3". I am only 5'1".- #10
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Yes, I agree. Pointless thread.