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With LeBron James close to a resounding record, some are wondering if the King is overtaking Michael Jordan in the famous GOAT debate. For others, it has already been the case for a long time. Floyd Mayweather has a strong opinion on the matter.
In a few weeks, LeBron James is about to make NBA history, and not with a small feat. The King should exceed the points record belonging to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, while the league has planned to often highlight the Lakers during this month of February. No question of missing this moment of history, especially since the All-Star Game comes next.
The perfect opportunity for the NBA to pay tribute to the exploits accomplished by LeBron. He will have to chain the good performances for this record, but there is no doubt that he will have it before the end of this campaign, barring sudden injury. Even if a Tony Parker disapproves, this record could force to reconsider the question of the GOAT. After all, we are talking about an absolutely crazy feat.
The debate revived concerning LeBron and Jordan?
Everyone has their own opinion on the subject, especially since many have no intention of changing their minds, no matter what happens. Jordan remains the GOAT in many people’s eyes, but the King still hopes to make some noise before retirement, with a possible title to boot. Floyd Mayweather? The famous boxer decided on the subject during a recent podcast. For him, we won’t do better than MJ for a reason.
“I love LeBron, really. But you know what ? There’s one thing with Michael Jordan: he’s the type to show up on the court every night, ready to kill you. Every evening. Conversely, LeBron sometimes plays a little nice, a little nonchalant and that’s something I don’t like at all. But if the two go head-to-head, LeBron is too powerful and too fast. »
“If I have to choose one, I’ll take Michael Jordan, because I want someone who can give it their all on the court every night. »
For “Money”, LeBron is therefore not 100% for the evenings. A difference of mentality according to him with His Airness, even if it must be recognized that this argument has already been used several times in the past. Jordan was a role model when it came to punishing the opponent, while James seems to be dividing his fans on the subject. It remains to be seen whether the Chosen One can still change mentalities by the end of his career.
Between LeBron James and Michael Jordan, Floyd Mayweather has made his choice. For his impeccable mentality alone, MJ takes the advantage over his counterpart according to the boxer. An opinion like any other that will not fail to react however. GOAT or not, James is already establishing himself as a legend in his sport.
