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Michael Jordan Shut His Own Fans Up on Live TV With a Scathing Comment on LeBron James GOAT Debate: “When you start the comparison, I think it is what it is”

Published 05/20/2022, 3:30 PM EDT

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NBA fans have forever been divided by the GOAT debate. For every generation, there has been a player who deserves to be on the GOAT debate. There have always been debates and comparisons on how one player would fare in the other generation. And it seems like the modern-day basketball players bear most of this brunt. None more important than LeBron James, the consensus greatest player of this generation.

But it seems like LeBron has an ally now. In a resurfaced clip Michael Jordan defends LeBron. In the clip when asked about LeBron, MJ said “Just think that you know we’re playing in different eras… he’s an unbelievable player .. he’s one of the best players in the world if not the best player in the world”. Michael continued, “I know it’s natural tendency to compare eras to eras and you know it’s gonna continue to happen… I’m a fan of his. I love watching him play ….. you know I think he has made his mark and will continue to do so over a period of time”. Michael concluded by saying, “ When you start the comparisons I think it is what it is you know it’s just a standard measurement you know I take it with a grain of salt.. he is a heck of a basketball player without a doubt“.

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He had a lot of pressure when he entered the league. But the fact that he has exceeded all expectations is a testament to LeBron’s greatness. Detractors and fans who don’t like him will always be there, but we have to give credit where credit is due.

LeBron and Michael may not have much of a public relationship as fans want them to. But there are no questions about it that there is mutual respect between the both of them.

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Questions about whether one player can be transcendent and play in a era other than his will always be there. But there are some players who define an era and are generational talents. Let us know in the comments below about who you think can play in any generation.

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Nirjhar Sharma

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Nirjhar Sharma is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. He is a sports enthusiast who follows all major sports and has been watching the NBA for the past 7 years now. A firm believer in the 'Greek Freak' being the best player in the league right now, he believes that the Bucks are primed for another championship run unless the injury bug bites them.
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Ajinkya Aswale