“All that Michael Jordan stuff is different, but LeBron James is my GOAT”: Pistons’ rookie Cade Cunningham explains why he ranks Lakers star above the Bulls legend in the GOAT debate

Detroit Pistons rookie Cade Cunningham picks LeBron James over Michael Jordan as his GOAT, gives his explanation for the same

For the past couple of years, one of the biggest topics of discussion has been the GOAT debate. While we may hear some other names in the mix too, but two of the names that stand out are Michael Jordan and LeBron James. Almost everyone related to the NBA world, or following the NBA has at least given their opinion about the same at least once.

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It does not matter whether you’re a player in the league, an analyst/caster, or just a fan, everyone has their GOAT. The #1 pick in the 2021 draft, Cade Cunningham recently made his GOAT candidate known to the rest of the world as well.

Cade Cunningham picks LeBron James over Michael Jordan as his GOAT

The Pistons rookie Cade Cunningham has been playing well in the Summer League. He has averaged 18.6 points, 5.6 rebounds while shooting 50% from the deep in his three outings. Recently he was on the ‘Da Windy City with Marc Carman’ podcast. There the Pistons’ rookie talked about his GOAT candidate.

Cade Cunningham picked LeBron James over Michael Jordan. He pitched his case by saying,

“It’s hard for me to put somebody ahead of LeBron cause LeBron is the best player I’ve seen with my eyes,” Cunningham said. “Trust me I’ve seen all the Michael Jordan stuff, dude is different. I can’t argue with the fact that you think he is the GOAT but in my eyes I say LeBron.”

#Pistons‘ Cade Cunningham, the 1st pick of the 2021 #NBA draft, has cast his vote in the never-ending debate concerning Michael Jordan and LeBron James. 🐐👀 pic.twitter.com/OYR5IQLBXE

— NBA Analysis Network (@HoopAnalysisNet) August 17, 2021

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It would be fun to see the Pistons take on the Lakers. To have a chance to take on your GOAT on the court would be an opportunity of a lifetime for the young rookie.