[smithandrew051]

One major issue with the GOAT discussion across eras.

The best players of all time are all very recent players. These freaks would dominate the old days.

So you basically have to compare the players against the era they played in. Which then essentially rewards players for their competition being worse.

It’s a lot like comparing Wilt Chamberlain to Shaq. Wilt averaged 7 more points and 12 more rebounds per game. Does anyone actually believe the discrepancy between the two is actually that large?