Iman Shumpert says LeBron James and Michael Jordan are physically impossible to guard, arguing that Kobe Bryant was different because players could actually imagine beating him Shumpert argues that LeBron should not be penalized for playing in a different era, insisting that neither he nor Jordan would struggle if they switched generations. He says their combination of size, athleticism and physical dominance separates them from everyone else. Shumpert praises Kobe’s skill and mentality but believes his game was more about technique and footwork than overwhelming physical advantages, which made fans feel they could compete with him in a way they never could with LeBron or Jordan.