No doubts MJ is superior till now, and it will be hard to beat, though LJ has all it takes to surpass him...what I am concerned how long LJ will be able to maintain physical supremacy over oppnents...obviously he should slow down with the years. But how it has been mentioned if he is clever enough he would be able to adjust to K.malone style of game (of course without that perimeter shot), playing more in paint with years to come.
Bottom line is just enjoy the game - we have that opportunity to experience some of the finest players in years: Kobe,LJ,Paul,Duncan,D-Wayde, Durant?
Truth to be told they are more protected by referees than stars ever have been...what can make shine them more than otherwise