Michael Jordan and LeBron James are two of the greatest basketball players of all time. And in most cases, they would be number one and two on the list, depending on who you ask. LeBron was anointed as the “chosen one” before he even entered the league. And was seen as someone who would challenge Jordan for the title of the GOAT.
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People always thought LeBron and Jordan had a fraught relationship. Unlike Jordan and Kobe, who were really close to each other on and off the court. In a recent podcast interview, Michael’s son Marcus was asked the same question. When asked about LeBron’s and Michael’s relationship and the so called, he said” They are both really competitive….outside the admiration they both respect each others game”. He further continued,” It’s always family , it’s always love whenever we see each other“.
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Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James, left, shares a laugh with NBA legend MIchael Jordan during the NBA All-Star game in Cleveland, Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
It has always been postulated that Jordan and LeBron don’t go along well, but this interview should dissipate those fears. Though most of this discourse also stems from the fan debates which continue to rage on various social media platforms.
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LeBron and Michael – Story of two legends
The Chicago Bulls drafted Michael third overall in the legendary 1984 NBA Draft. He won the Rookie of the Year and the accolades never stopped coming. He won five NBA MVP awards with the Bulls, along with the six NBA Championships he won in the nineties. Jordan holds almost evert scoring record for the Bulls and when retired was universally recognized as the greatest player of all time.
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CHICAGO, UNITED STATES: Michael Jordan (L) of the Chicago Bulls smiles while standing next to Karl Malone of the Utah Jazz 07 June in the first half of game three of the NBA Finals at the United Center in Chicago, IL. The seven game series is tied at 1-1. AFP PHOTO Jeff HAYNES (Photo credit should read JEFF HAYNES/AFP/Getty Images)
The Cleveland Cavaliers drafted LeBron as the first overall choice in another star-studded NBA Draft in 2003. He played his first seven for the Cavs winning two MVP before going to Miami to win his two championships. LeBron then went back to the Cavs, and we won another championship for them. After reaching another two NBA Finals with the Cavs, he went to the Lakers and won another championship in the 2019-20 season. LeBron and Michael are two of the game’s greatest and should be treated as such.
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