Even post his NBA career, Michael Jordan endures as an inspiration to millions around the globe. NBA fans often compare Jordan to current other NBA legends in GOAT debates. This rivalry has trickled into NBA players’ conversations too. Recently, a former player commented on the GOAT debate that included Jordan.

Former NBA star Dwyane Wade mentioned Jordan and Kareem Abdul Jabbar as he referred to the GOAT debate. Wade lamented that younger generations would eventually forget Jordan as the GOAT. He compared the situation to current generations, disregarding Kareem’s contribution to the NBA.

Wade said, “Yes it does. I mean like, of course. These GOATs, these names that we throw out, it’s not gonna just be a lot of those players. But the game continues to keep moving forward. And so we are gonna continue to see things that we have never seen before. And the eyes are gonna get younger and younger.”

He further added, “We are not going to having a conversation about the GOATs. Now it’s going to be the younger, younger, younger generation. And they’re gonna forget about Jordan like we forget about Kareem.”

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar spent 20 years of his career in the NBA and played for the Milwaukee Bucks & the Los Angeles Lakers. He won six NBA titles during his career.

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Like Kareem, Jordan too won six NBA titles, albeit spending lesser time in the NBA.

Michael Jordan and his monstrous GOAT effect on basketball

Michael Jordan overshadowed many other NBA players as a pure force of nature while playing for the Chicago Bulls. “Be like Mike” was the call given to aspiring NBA youngsters, including Dwyane Wade. Kids mirrored Jordan’s playstyle in their pick-up games as they attempted to live up to their role model’s achievements.

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A multi million dollar brand endorsement deal with Nike also helped him enhance his reputation to a global audience. A mainstay with the US national men’s basketball team, Jordan won two Olympic gold medals establishing his name on the international stage too. Jordan’s successes helped the NBA cater to an expanded fan base globally.