By Adiel Kalonji | NBA Editor
The GOAT debate is surely the most divisive discussion of the 21st century in the NBA. Who between LeBron James and Michael Jordan can claim to hold the title? Opinions are clear-cut, but a former player in the league provided an answer that will undoubtedly make some MJ fans cringe.
Many legends have graced the courts of the NBA, and their fans have very defensible arguments to establish them as GOAT. But these days, the two most mentioned names are Michael Jordan and LeBron Jameswho moreover, carried out a sensational performance this Wednesday by securing the victory against the Clippers (130-125). Enough to ignite the powder in this debate.
Indeed, it is a discussion that often generates lively discussions and disproportionate reactions whether on the web or in the media. So it’s in the show First Take that the subject was put back on the table. Stephen A. Smith has long been a believer in MJ’s superiority, while Kendrick Perkins thinks differently. The latter thus argued his thesis after the success of LA:
LeBron better than Michael Jordan thanks to his longevity?
This is why LeBron James is the GOAT. Michael Jordan wasn’t doing that at 38. Moreover, it was the Lakers’ biggest victory this season. When I think about guys like Austin Reaves, and when I think about guys like Cam Reddish, who were in the starting 5 that night, and who delivered a big performance on both ends of the floor, who did what they had to do… I saw confidence…
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And when I see that level of confidence… That’s what LeBron James gives people. (…) When I think of Anthony Davis, and I heard what you said on AD with Shannon Sharpe. I think it was Monday or Tuesday. You wanted to see more from AD offensively, but what AD has done defensively, the way he’s manning the defense, protecting the basket right now.. He’s one of the favorites at DPOY. It was their best victory, knowing that the Clippers used to assert their sovereignty over the Lakers lately.
What I mean is… That fucking LeBron James… For the last 3, 4 years that I’ve been in media, we’ve been trying to find a new person who can take the throne or become the face of the league, and we still can’t get our hands on her. You know why ? Because LeBron James is still the face of the league, and he proved it last night.
Playing for one of the most famous franchises in history, but also continuing to do what he’s doing right now, having such numbers, winning games, being decisive at the end of the game, carrying the team on his back despite the fact that we want him to pass the torch to Anthony Davis… He’s trying to pass the torch to Anthony Davis… But he’s still the face of the NBA.
Who between LeBron James and Michael Jordan is the GOAT? It’s a question that always divides, but Kendrick Perkins is clear. The King’s longevity places him in first place among the legends of this sport, especially after witnessing his performance against the Clippers.
2023-11-02 21:30:00
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