Damian Lillard Sounds off on GOAT Conversation Between Michael Jordan and LeBron James

Published 07/10/2022, 5:30 PM EDT

One of the biggest debates concerning the world of basketball is the Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James debate. The two are undoubtedly one of the best players of their generation, which has led to thousands of debates.

Recently, Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard gave his thoughts regarding who the GOAT is. According to Lillard, it is Jordan because of his influence. Moreover, he talked about how the issue is not much of a debate and that Jordan is the clear winner.

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Dame Lillard has spoken: Michael Jordan is the GOAT 🐐pic.twitter.com/aympCvxnCI
— Dame Nation (@DameNationCP) July 10, 2022

Lillard said, “My NBA GOAT is Michael Jordan. It’s just different when you talk about MJ. On the floor, it’s just never been nobody like him. Nobody electrified the crowd like him.”

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“The Air Jordan shoe, rocking the cradle, walking in the air, you know, it’s Jordan. I don’t think it’s too much of a debate as far as who’s the GOAT, and I would say it’s Jordan,” said Damian Lillard.

Is Michael Jordan better than LeBron James?

There is no denying that Michael Jordan and LeBron James are two of the best players ever. Consequently, this has triggered debates in the media and among the fans regarding who is the better player between the two.

While the Jordan supporters talk about LeBron’s terrible losing record in the finals, team LeBron talks about his longevity and overall gameplay. This debate is endless!

Although MJ beats LeBron in almost all categories, the margin isn’t huge. James is second on the All-Time scoring list and will soon surpass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar given he maintains his phenomenal form. Moreover, LeBron was one of the best players in the league in his 19th year in the league!

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While these are the arguments used by LeBron’s supporters, MJ’s fans use his 6-0 winning record to assert dominance. Interestingly enough, the fact that LeBron switched teams to win his 1st title is a major debate between fans of the two superstars.

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Jordan retired with an average of 30.1 points, 5.3 assists, and 6.2 rebounds. On the other hand, LeBron James currently averages 27.1 points, 7.4 assists, and 7.5 rebounds.

Who do you think is the GOAT between Michael Jordan and LeBron James? Or is it someone else? Let us know in the comments down below.

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Abhinava is an NBA writer for EssentiallySports. He is currently pursuing his Bachelor's in Journalism and Mass Communication. Abhinava has been following NBA for the past 6 years and is a huge fan of the Golden State Warriors and Stephen Curry.

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Arunaditya Aima

Damian Lillard Sounds off on GOAT Conversation Between Michael Jordan and LeBron James

Is Michael Jordan better than LeBron James?

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