The last two decades have seen many people weigh in on one debate. Who is the GOAT? Michael Jordan or LeBron James. A debate that has raged ever since the King entered the league in 2003.
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20 years later, and both have very similar resumes. While LeBron does have only four rings to MJ’s six, he is well on his way to surpassing Jordan in a number of other categories. Having already shown he is a better scorer.
Nevertheless, everyone has their opinion, including other greats. Like, Floyd Mayweather, perhaps the greatest boxer of all time, has given his two cents. And, he picks Michael Jeffrey Jordan.
Floyd Mayweather is picking killer Michael Jordan over LeBron James in the GOAT debate
Everyone has their opinion when it comes to the NBA GOAT debate. Is it Michael Jordan or LeBron James? His Airness or King James?
Many have shared their thoughts over the years. But, who better than another GOAT to settle the debate? Well, according to the boxer, Floyd Mayweather, while LeBron is great, MJ’s killer mentality makes him the best.
LeBron may finally surpass Michael Jordan once he becomes the greatest scorer of all time
It is highly unlikely that King James will win two more rings. But, LeBron has left Michael Jordan behind in a number of other categories. Having already passed His Airness on the scoring charts, James is set to cement his name in history. After all, he is just a few points away from becoming the No.1 scorer in NBA history.
LeBron’s updated scoring tracker…
After 23 points tonight, he’s 261 away from history.
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It will be interesting to see what people have to say when it inevitably happens. Will LeBron finally become the GOAT?