LBJ is a superb athlete and a freak train going down hill. LBJ is a better athlete than Larry Bird. But LBJ isn’t feared like Larry. Larry has an imposing will that opponents respect. Larry can tell you what he is about to do and you just can’t stop him. Larry played the whole game shooting with his left hand because he was bored. Nobody does that not even MJ. Over-all I think Larry gets more respect in the basketball community just like MJ over LBJ.