First basketball player ever titled next MJ?

Question

Obviously many people are now calling Kobe and LeBron the next Michael Jordan but have there been any other players given this title?

Answer 1

In terms of same caliber and similar attributes... No. So yes, Kobe and LBJ I say would be the nominees to be the next Jordan. As far as Kobe has accomplished so far in his career, I vote No. As for Lebron so far...NO as well. But still stay tune for the huge career ahead of him.  

Answer 2

Penny Hardaway was the first player touted as the next MJ, even before MJ's second three-peat. Penny didn't quite live up to hype...

Answer 3

1 A Penny 2 A Penny 3 A Penny 4

Ain't Called The Next MJ Anymore

Thats Because He Injured His Knee

Now The Title Is Lebron's Or Kobe's  

Answer 4

grant hill but he didnt live up to expectation because of injuries

Answer 5

Oh wow has everyone forgot Harold Miner, aka Baby Jordan?

Answer 6

Penny Hardaway and Grant Hill. And to some extent, Vince Carter.

Answer 7

grant hill

Answer 8

What up Ryan,

i think Harold Minor might have been the first- his nickname was:  "Baby Jordan."

Nickster

Answer 9

jordan was garbage trash until pippen arrived

jordan-pippen=first round exits

kobe-shaq=finals

pippen-jordan=game 7 wcf

russell>kobe>pippen>jordan

Answer 10

shaq

Answer 11

Harold Miner

J.R. Rider