A few days ago, tragedy struck the world when we lost one of the world’s most iconic legends. Brazilian football legend Pele has passed away, leaving fans with highlights of his memory. But when asked if there was any equivalent of Pele when it came to basketball, fans came up with an apt and respectful answer on social media.
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There is no doubt that Pele is one of the greatest players in football. The skill and poise he possessed, as well as the number of accolades he earned, make the discussion rather one-sided.
Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain or Michael Jordan?
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Fans were asked if there was anyone who could match Pele when it came to basketball.
But fans seem to have come up with an answer that justifies the late football legend.
A fan tweeted, “It doesn’t exist. He’s Bill Russell’s winning record at Wilt Chamberlain’s number.”
Doesn’t exist, he’s Bill Russell’s winning record at Wilt Chamberlain’s number.
— Jett (@Jett_NBA) December 30, 2022
Another fan commented: “Michael Jordan. An innovator who brought the sport to audiences around the world and created many skill moves for the modern player, he ruled in an era where defenders got away with murder and, above all, was the greatest in his sport time and time again.” I won an award.”
Michael Jordan.An innovator who brought the sport to a global audience, created many skill moves for the modern player, dominated in an era when a defender could get away with murder, and above all, the greatest player in his sport. won many awards
— Swaggy Genio (@SwaggyGenio) December 30, 2022
Here are some more reactions from Twitter.
A combination of bills (kudos) and atrophy (records and statistics)
— CB (@Cali Bornhorst) December 30, 2022
A fusion of Russell and Jordan
— Rodrigo Lopez (@QlopesRodrigo) December 30, 2022
Combine Bill Russells Legacy and Wilt Chamberlains numbers
— Mark Budenholzer (@lukanotdoncic) December 30, 2022
Michael Jordan (who says Bill Russell doesn’t know football) Pele is a goat
— Pedro Pablo Toledo Bogie (@pedropablotole2) December 30, 2022
Whoever says Bill knows nothing about Pele in football, he did more than that about his sport (in honor of Bill)
— Jordan (@__CJ8_) December 30, 2022
Fans debated which player could come close to what Pele has achieved in football.
Who is closest to Pele?
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Pele’s accolades do not do justice to the talent and skill he possessed at the time. He is the only player in history to have won the World Cup three times, but what is even more amazing is that he won the World Cup for the first time at the age of 17.
His skill could be argued with that of Wilt Chamberlain. Wilt was an absolute freak ahead of his time. The first stat sheet padding that did so intentionally without doing so.
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But the number of accolades under Pele’s belt could definitely be discussed with Bill Russell’s 11-time NBA championship. I entered the name of
Which NBA player comes closest to what Pele has achieved in the world of football? Let us know what you think in the comments section below.