Interesting question. Let me say that while there are many good to very good players that could beat him one time, heck even a couple times out of 10 times (ie Dirk Nowitzki for example), there are honestly only a handful that could beat him consistently say 3+/10 times. You need to find very rounded, versatile players with an inside-outside game, who are capable of (I stress capable, not necessarily don't want to or can't) playing great one on defense, with a height advantage over Mikey.
Off the top of my head, my choices:
Lebron
Kobe
Magic
Garnett
Pippen
Olajuwon
Shawn Marion
Originally posted by TaZ#12
My PicksBird, Bryant, Jordan, Magic, I. Thomas, possibly more, but I can't think right now.
This is my personal opinion....
Both, Larry and Isaiah would get owned by MJ....each for different reasons.
Larry is too slow to handle MJ on an NBA half court all alone. Mikey would score on EVERY possession....each score would be a layup or a flashy dunk. Bird would have to hit EVERY shot to score on MJ, be it a 3 foot floater or a 3 point bomb. If Larry misses one bucket, the game is over.
MJ hates Isaiah-'nough said.