LeBron James Settles the Debate on If He’s Better Than Michael Jordan
The Lakers star called Jordan an "unbelievable basketball player"
LeBron James; Michael Jordan Credit: Ronald Martinez/Getty; Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty NEED TO KNOW LeBron James spoke to ESPN's Dave McMenamin about how fans compare him to seven-time NBA champion Michael Jordan The Lakers star said he has "never compared myself to MJ because our games are totally different" James described the debate as "a very tiring conversation" and "barbershop talk" LeBron James is settling the GOAT debate. After a nearly decade-long argument among NBA fans over whether James, 41, is the true "Greatest of All Time" NBA player or if six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan still holds the title, the Los Angeles Lakers star is weighing in. "I never have compared myself to MJ because our games are totally different," James told ESPN 's Dave McMenamin in a story published on Wednesday, April 29.
James continued, "I have been a point-forward/forward-point my whole life. I have always looked for the pass. MJ kind of looked for the shot.
Not kind of, he did. He looked for the shot. " LeBron James and Michael Jordan at the 2022 NBA All-Star Game Credit: Jesse D.
Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty James said he believes "a lot of things" about his game are "a lot different and a little better than" Jordan's, but told ESPN, "He was f---ing great. We're both great. We're both great basketball players.