I think the eras that MJ and LBJ played in are too different to really compare them that much though. The changes in handchecking rules, the expansion of the league (leading to a somewhat diluted talent pool) and changes in the game (importance of the 3-pt shot especially) just make it all so different. Heck, even team construction has changed dramatically. I can't look at it objectively because I grew up rooting for MJ, but I think he's still holding on for now.