Michael Jordan talks about the only player who could beat him in a 1 on 1 game

Michael Jordan’s legacy in basketball is one that has helped the sport become a global brand and secure that global audience that it deserves.

Jordan’s game style has earned him fans from all over the globe, one’s that drool over the way he glided on court and made the game of basketball seem so very simple and beautiful.

But Jordan was not only about that, he was also about the big game mentality and attitude that he had, one that separated him from his peers.

MJ’s 6-0 finals record gives him an upper hand over any of the other superstars in the sport, those who could have a slight claim to the title of the GOAT.

The ‘GOAT debate’ is one that keeps going on and on, with new players bursting onto the scene and challenging the might of Michael Jordan. But very few can match what Jordan has done for the sport on and off the court.

Now, Jordan too has been asked about the ‘GOAT debate’ and if there is any player in the NBA(current or in the past) who can beat him in a 1 on 1 game.

Jordan came up with a reply during a 2013 interview, confirming that Kobe Bryant could maybe beat him in a 1-on-1 game, but that is largely because Kobe has stolen all of Jordan’s moves.

“I don’t think I would lose,” Jordan said.

“Other than to Kobe Bryant because he steals all of my moves.” he added.

Kobe Bryant’s game was too inspired by Michael Jordan’s, as the Lakers man emulated a lot of MJ’s moves on court. But little did we know that MJ had a slight problem with it and could take a dig at Kobe for doing so(all in good humour though).

He was also asked the uncomfortable question of who he thought was the best player in the league at that time, with MJ covering all possible bases with his answer.

“In terms of dominance in the game of basketball at this stage, it’s LeBron. Championship wise, it’s Kobe.” Michael Jordan has confirmed.

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LeBron James’ over all game play makes him one of the best of this generation and probably the only challenger to Jordan’s throne. But Kobe Bryant’s success with Lakers puts him in the mix as well.

With Jordan believing that Kobe can beat him in a 1-on-1, do you think Kobe Bryant is a better number 2 to Jordan than LeBron James?