He also had unquestionably (IMO) the greatest finals series between the two (2016)

Jordan never would have crapped the bed vs the Mavs. Jordan also would not have been able to lead both teams in every major statistical category against one of the great teams ever (72-9 GSW)

The NBA is much more difficult to win in today's NBA. That is a compliment to how MJ elevated the NBA to the point that players like LBJ exist. Just like Dr. J was a major influence in creating MJ.

Apples and oranges comparison between the two. Both clearly the greatest of their era. IMO 30 years from now there will be another player or two wrapping up his career with similar accolades to MJ and LBJ that will likely be better than both as a natural evolution of NBA talent. The best compliment you can give MJ or LBJ is that they were so great that they inspired multiple generations that take the game to new heights.