Former NBA player explains the surprising factor that keeps LeBron James from being the GOAT over Michael Jordan.
By Gianni Taina
© IMAGO / ZUMA Press WireLeBron James 23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks prior to a NBA game
The ongoing debate among analysts and fans over who the NBA’s GOAT (Greatest of All Time) is often boils down to two names: LeBron James and Michael Jordan. This time, a former NBA player has given a surprising reason why James doesn’t surpass Jordan as the greatest.
Muggsy Bogues, who played 14 seasons in the NBA for several teams, appeared on The Mark Jackson Show and said that the one thing holding LeBron back is his free-throw shooting, which doesn’t compare to Jordan’s.
This theory reinforces Bogues’ previous statements, where he highlighted Jordan’s superior skill level over LeBron. “LeBron is one of the greatest players to ever play this game, longevity-wise, and statistically, but in terms of skill set, I’ll always give it to Jordan. MJ was a killer; LeBron is nothing like him,” Bogues said.
Michael Jordan with Chicago Bulls in 1995. IMAGO / PCN Photography
Magic Johnson picks his GOAT
In a recent interview with Patrick Bet-David, Magic Johnson weighed in on the GOAT debate when asked who he would choose in a fantasy draft between Jordan and LeBron. Despite LeBron’s four championship titles, Magic didn’t hesitate to pick Jordan.
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Former NBA star picks LeBron James over Michael Jordan as the GOAT
“Michael. I’m taking Michael all day,” Johnson said. “Look, I love LeBron. I think, besides his jumping ability, we’re similar in what we did—he makes his teammates better, he’s great at wanting to win… LeBron has done great things for the game today… But I gotta take Michael.”
TJ Ford defends LeBron in the GOAT debate
Former NBA player TJ Ford stepped in to defend LeBron, noting that both James and Jordan have had an enormous impact on the game, both on and off the court. He emphasized that their influence, while different, is equally significant.
“LeBron James can go in the same room,” Ford said on Ur Perspectives. “He can go in the same room as Michael Jordan. His impact around the world is the same as Michael Jordan’s. It looks different, but it’s the same. LeBron James has done the same things that Michael Jordan has done.”
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