Only three articles worth sharing this weekend.
It’s kind of a tradition that there be a Joe Posnanski story included. So here’s his take on the LeBron vs. Jordan comparison.
As much as I hate to admit it, I’m beginning to be swayed that this is both a legit question and there are reasonable arguments for LBJ. The biggest thing that makes it difficult is how much the game has changed since Jordan retired. I heard someone talking about how LeBron could play every position on the court, where Michael could not have done the same. Although some of that is because of size differences between the men, a lot of it is because the big center has largely disappeared from basketball. You can throw a tall-ish guy like LeBron into the low post for multiple possessions today. In Jordan’s time, he could post guards and small forwards, but there was no way you’d ask him to play the 5 spot.
Setting all that aside, LeBron is just a remarkable player. Whether he’s the best, the second-best, or X-best player of all-time really isn’t important. His true greatness comes from him being one of a handful of players in NBA history that you say, “No one else was ever like him before he came along.” Based on that, he, Jordan, Magic, and Wilt are the most unique players in NBA history.
Adrian Chen went deep for The New York Times Magazine on Russia’s Internet Research Agency, an organization designed to spread misinformation around the globe. It’s a fascinating look at how easy it can be to affect public opinion if you are willing to put the time and effort into it.
Finally, a couple from Wales set sail to Spain in 1998. Then they kept going. They recently returned home after over 16 years at sea. There were some extended stops along the way, but can you imagine spending 16 years with your spouse in a boat? I love my wife but I’m pretty sure we’d be done after about a week.
The couple who went on holiday for a week – and didn’t come back for 16 years