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Every basketball fan has come faces with the enticing GOAT debate. With such a rich history of legends, picking just one has recently created a roar. However, since the berth of LeBron James, the conversation starts and ends with two names at the front. Notably, the King himself and Michael Jordan. Several sports analysts have given their opinion on the heavily talked about battle. However, Stephen A Smith chooses his places to bring out the topic.

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Smith is arguably the most popular sports personality today. The 55-year-old has covered the NBA for decades In addition, he has had several shows in his name. The New York Knicks fanatic is known for his rants and exceptional vocabulary. As one of the leading sports personalities and analysts, Smith is used to debating and upholding his opinion.

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However, that isn’t particularly the approach he takes when taking women on dates as he revealed on the Sundae Conversation.

Smith is highly selective with the LeBron James-Michael Jordan debate

Sitting down with comedic interviewer Caleb Pressley, Stephen. A. Smith gave the fans a treat. The duo riled on for five minutes of absolute comedy. The common theme of their discussion seemed to deviate from Smith’s personal life. Speaking on the topic, Pressley asked for Smith’s opinion on the right time to pop the question. However, the question wasn’t what many would imagine. Notably, the host was referring to the NBA’s debate between LeBron James and Michael Jordan.

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While on the Sundae Conversation, Smith said, “I don’t care about that debate on a first date with a woman. I’m not thinking about LeBron and Jordan.”

When questioned about his thoughts during a date, the iconic sports media icon hesitated. Catching the moment, Pressley went on to call him “h**ny”. While they burst out in laughs, the question does wander, who does Stephen. A. Smith side with? Keeping his claims consistent, the analyst is true to His Airness. Notably, the ESPN star believes there is no debate in the first place. For him, no player in the history of the game ranks over Michael Jordan, not even LeBron James as reported by The Shadow League.

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As far as the NBA, this debate will have new alterations. It is always up to one’s imagination with players of different eras. Likewise, there is probably no timeline for when the LeBron-Jordan debate will end. However, when the King passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, will that affect the conversation? Let us know your views in the comments below.

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Anuj Talwalkar is a senior NBA Newsbreak specialist at EssentiallySports, trusted for his real-time coverage and fast, accurate updates on league developments. With five NBA seasons and two Olympics coverages under his belt, Anuj stands out as the go-to reporter for the NBA Matchday Newsdesk. As part of the EssentiallySports Journalistic Excellence Program, he continuously refines his hard reporting with grounded storytelling shaped by fan culture and court-level insights. An economics graduate and lifelong OKC fan since the Supersonics era, Anuj combines analytical thinking and a genuine passion for basketball. He’s recognized for both his live news coverage and feature writing, with aspirations to someday interview Russell Westbrook. Anuj’s reporting is marked by its reliability, depth, and strong connection to the pulse of the NBA.

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