Here's one vote that says yes. Let's see why. Almost everyone agrees, to be the best, James must be better than His Airness. At the age of 20, Jordan was a college kid; James is already an MVP contender. He is in the top ten in the league in points, assists, and steals. His 7 rebounds a game is also amazing considering he is usually considered a perimeter player. Jordan's greatest asset was his ability to thrive under pressure. James hasn't been to the playoffs, but he has already faced his own sort of pressure. As a 19 year old, or maybe even younger, James was annointed the savior of the NBA. More expectations were heaped on him than any other high school baller, ever. He almost led a defunct franchise to the playoffs in his rookie year, a team that only won 17 games the previous year. He was the only major acquisition, and the team won nearly 20 more games. Yes, he has faced pressure and beaten it. Jordan was great because he made the league popular to more people. Jordan was the face of the league. He was not only an amazing athlete, but an entertainer. He sold tickets. James also sells tickets. His jersey was the top seller. He plays in sold out arenas almost every night. People come to games to see James, and, oh yeah, the home team. Jordan made Nike a world power; he made the shoes you wear while playing important. James is continuing that tradition, and adding to it. He has huge endorsments with all kind of comanies. (i.e. Upper Deck, Sprite) If James has it, everyone else wants it. Jordan was royalty; people looked up to him. While this is common among athletes, many do not live up to expectations. (Kobe Bryant, anyone?) Lebron has been nothing less than a model citizen or a model team player. Even the great players in the league have rifts with coaches, often because the player is great. Silas has nary said a negative word about the way James conducuts himself. Will James be better than Jordan? Yes, and for James's sake, I hope it's soon, so people will stop comparing the two players and let Lebron be Lebron, not the next Jordan.