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One of the biggest debates in the world of basketball is who is the better player between Michael Jordan and LeBron James. While many consider Jordan to be the GOAT, there are sections of fans who feel otherwise. Moreover, this debate has been going on for years, ever since LeBron burst into the scene.

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In one such instance, an old clip of Michael Jordan winning the NCAA is doing the rounds on the internet that has left fans disgusted. In the clip, Jordan is seen winning the championship against relatively easy opponents who could’ve stopped Jordan from winning March Madness.

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Michael Jordan wins the NCAA tournament

The March Madness tournament is one of the most historic tournaments in sports. Whether it is Michael Jordan, Shaquille O’Neal, or Stephen Curry, they have all made a name in this historic tournament.

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One of the best moments in Jordan’s iconic career came in 1982 when he led UNC to a national championship. Furthermore, he hit the winning shot in that game!

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The UNC Tar Heels took on Georgetown in the finals and UNC trailed 61-62 with around 30 seconds of regulation time remaining. However, the ball could have only gone to one person, Michael Jordan. MJ hit the winning shot that took UNC ahead.

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Interestingly enough, with time remaining to take a shot at the basket, a Georgetown player had a horrific turnover. Instead of passing to his own teammate, the player ended up passing the ball to one of the UNC players.

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With this clip making the rounds, people on Twitter have started arguing whether Michael Jordan or LeBron James is the GOAT. 

Fans on Twitter react to the blunder

With the clip of the turnover making the rounds of the internet, certain factions are calling LeBron James the GOAT. Here are some of the best reactions.

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Who according to you, is the GOAT? Is it LeBron James or Michael Jordan or do you have any other player in mind? Let us know in the comments below.

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Abhinava Ghosh

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Abhinava Ghosh is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports with a wealth of experience covering the league. He has written over 1400 articles for EssentiallySports, showcasing his expertise in analyzing and reporting on NBA trade rumors, injury updates, and the ever-changing dynamics of the league. He had successfully covered the entire Kevin Durant trade saga at Brooklyn, which led to the basketball legend’s move to the Desert. He also kept our readers updated on the Brittney Griner situation throughout her exile in Russia. One of Abhinava's proudest moments came in 2015 when the Golden State Warriors won the NBA title after 40 years. As a lifelong fan of the Dubs, Abhinava was thrilled to see his team reach the pinnacle of the sport, but he remained objective and professional in his reporting.

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