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Steve Kerr: "No one can stop Michael Jordan. Not then, not today."

The Golden State coach is convinced that the mythical Chicago was dominant in today's NBA as well: "We had a 2020 defense. Offensive? With Michael, it's not forces."

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Following the viewing of the "Last Dance" series, an eternal hypothetical issue was brought up for discussion again: What would have happened if Michael Jordan had played in the NBA today? Many good ones were required for this question, but it is doubtful if there is anyone who can answer it better than Steve Kerr.

The Golden State coach, who played with Jordan in mythical Chicago and became a valued figure on the lines after retirement, addressed this in a Bill Simmons podcast and his answer left no room for doubt.

"Offensively, no one is able to keep Michael. Not then, not today," he said. "One can only imagine what his numbers would have been if he had played today, with the space that is on the field, with the rules that make it easier for the attacking players ... I think it will not be forces."

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Kerr claims that Chicago, which has won six championships, was one of the best teams in the NBA even today. “I look back, and this team was built for the basketball of 2020,” he says. "The only element that was not adjusted is the amount of shots from three, but I believe this team had the ability to fill in the gaps in that parameter as well."

"Speaking of the kind of defensive diversity that is needed in the NBA today, I think we had it big time," he explains. "You can throw on the floor guards like Ron Harper, Michael Jordan, Scotty Pippin, Tony Kokoch, Dennis Rodman ... it's a 2020 defense. These five players are able to keep everyone. And the offense, you have Jordan That should be enough. "