Who's the best American basketball player of all time? Vote in our '250 for 250' poll

Now through July 4, USA TODAY Sports is releasing our "250 for 250" list of America's top homegrown athletes of all time. Each week we'll bring you all-time standouts from across the sports world, and give readers a chance to vote on who should be featured. With the NBA playoffs hitting the hardwood on April 18 , let's start with one of the fiercest arguments in sports: LeBron or MJ?

Or ... someone else? Visit USA TODAY on April 21 to see what our experts have to say about the top ballers of all time.

Until then, weigh in on your GOAT pick below, and add your sleeper suggestion for the list of best U. S. men's basketball players of all time.

Vote for USA TODAY's '250 for 250' men's basketball list The debate goes well beyond whether Michael Jordan or LeBron James is the GOAT. Click below to vote for the top American basketball player of all time, write-in someone missing from the list, and watch for the list of top 30 athletes who will be up for inclusion in our final list on July 4. Online Form - USA TODAY 250 for 250 men's basketball poll Best American athletes of all time: USA TODAY '250 for 250' release schedule Starting the week of April 20, USA TODAY will produce weekly lists of the top American athletes, followed by a poll for readers to vote on nominees for the next week's list.