How The Last Dance Reignited the LeBron James vs Michael Jordan Debate on Twitter?
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The first episode of “The Last Dance” documentary on Michael Jordan aired on Sunday. It immediately started trending on social media with fans and sharing their view on the legend’s story. unsurprisingly, people reignited the never-ending debate of Michael Jordan vs LeBron James.
For a few years now, people have been debating who the greatest player in the NBA is- Jordan or James? The latest documentary gave people another opportunity to reignite the debate. It was not surprising as people had already anticipated that fans from both sides would start a debate once the documentary released.
People on Twitter shared funny memes prior to the release of the documentary about how fans would start a debate.
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How Bron fans ready to battle Mike Walkers when The Last Dance drop pic.twitter.com/k6Ol9sFKxV
— Josiah Johnson (@KingJosiah54) April 19, 2020
LeBron James fans and Michael Jordan fans this weekend trying to remain civil during the quarantine pic.twitter.com/7eD4mdj6kk
— Daman Rangoola (@damanr) April 19, 2020
Die hard LeBron fans preparing for battle against MJ fans tonight on twitter during the last dance documentary
😂😂#TheLastDance #Jordan #LeBronJames pic.twitter.com/BqWR5wC6T8
— The Bayfront Boys (@BayfrontBoys) April 19, 2020
Twitter started Michael Jordan vs LeBron James debate
When Jordan waved a green flag for the documentary after a few years of questioning its need, many speculated that it was out of fear that James’ rise could be a problem to his legacy. Once the documentary released, it fueled the debate. There were people from each side claiming their player was better.
Hey @ShannonSharpe! With ALL DUE RESPECT to @KingJames. If not by the end of the 1st 2 episodes u don’t recognize who the BEST basketball player EVER is then there r 8 more after 2nite!!!! 🍿🍿🍿 Sit back, relax & enjoy GREATNESS! @FTFonFS1 @FS1 @RealSkipBayless @KendrickPerkins
— Terrell Owens (@terrellowens) April 20, 2020
Niggas who Think @MichaelJordaan @ScottiePippen and @dennisrodman were better than @KingJames @DwyaneWade and @chrisbosh then You must not watched them!! The bulls 3 were great but The Heat 3‼️‼️🔥
— Von’N’Dior (@30k_tre) April 19, 2020
This can’t be a serious debate anymore after watching The Last Dance and how different the NBA was back then compared to now. With that being said LeBron James https://t.co/mCTjAQDaEw
— J WEPP (@JWepp) April 20, 2020
Let’s settle this debate once and for all
Who’s better?
Like for LeBron James
Retweet for Michael Jordan#TheLastDance pic.twitter.com/PpUxmQSsdX— Rasheed Abdul(PM) (@kmlpm6) April 20, 2020
Before we get started with #TheLastDance let’s not forget the greatest basketball player of all time is LeBron James. Otherwise known as King James or GOAT James. That is all. pic.twitter.com/itfRndWLAW
— Jeff Hop (@jeffhop1) April 20, 2020
Like a typical debate, there were also people who were neutral. While many debated as to who was better, there were people claiming each of them should have their own recognition for their own greatness.
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In light of “the last dance” airing tonight, this reminder: michael jordan was great…lebron james is great. It’s not necessary to pick one, or slander one to affirm the other.
— stan verrett (@stanverrett) April 19, 2020
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Completely agree! @KingJames and Jordan are completely different type of players! Enjoy both of their excellence of the game! #TheLastDance https://t.co/09DWiTZo4j
— Bridgetown Elite Basketball (@BridgetownElite) April 20, 2020
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Can we all try to just enjoy the documentary and not compare every second of it to LeBron James? https://t.co/2zuOR2UYL0
— ProCity Hoops (@ProCityHoops) April 19, 2020
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