Home

NBA

“Once Again Trying to Be Michael Jordan”: LeBron James’ Brand New Look Sends NBA Fans into a Frenzy

Published 09/20/2022, 2:30 PM EDT

Follow Us

USA Today via Reuters

LeBron James is well known for his fierceness on the court. But, the Lakers star often pulls out some brilliant moments off the court for fans with his larger-than-life personality. Apart from being a billionaire athlete, James is also known for his colorful style and intriguing aura. Fans are always keen on knowing everything they can about King James. Recently, the four-time NBA champ surprised his fans with his new look, paving the way for another LeBron-Jordan debate among NBA enthusiasts.

LeBron James is often compared with the greatness of Michael Jordan. The 18-time NBA All-Star has shown unbelievable consistency and longevity, making him one of the greatest of all time.

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

The GOAT debate is never too far from the King of Akron. There has been a great deal of debate about who among LeBron James and Michael Jordan is the greatest of all time. 

Has LeBron James drawn inspiration from Michael Jordan?

James showcased a new look on his Instagram story, resulting in a clash between fans. One of the fans suggested that James’ new look has some similarities with Michael Jordan’s style. The Jordan fan commented, “Once again trying to be like Michael Jordan.” The LeBron fandom did not take the comment well. A lot of fans poured in on Twitter to defend James about his new look. 

The GOAT debate always has been a heated topic in NBA circles. Both James and Jordan have been the greatest competitors of their era. Michael has won six championship rings, while LeBron has four so far under his belt.

Trending

Get instantly notified of the hottest NBA stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.

Follow Us

The Ghost of Chicago is currently the fifth highest scorer in NBA history, while King James is set to surpass Kareem Abdul Jabbar this season to become the highest scorer in the league. Thus, while a comparison seems impractical, fans still like to hash it out every chance they get. Here are some of the reactions from LeBron James fans to his new look.

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

The GOAT debate has not been restricted to the confinements of the basketball courts. Michael Jordan was the only billionaire ever in the NBA. LeBron became the second billionaire NBA star, but he managed to do it while being active in the league. 

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

Watch This Story: Stephen Curry, Michael Jordan & LeBron James Make It To NBA 2K Cover

Incidentally, Jordan owns the Charlotte Hornets. Unsurprisingly, James plans to own an NBA team in the future. Thus, the NBA GOAT debate between Michael Jordan and LeBron James is not going away anytime soon.

SHARE THIS ARTICLE :

Written by:

Rohit Kumawat

752Articles

One take at a time

Rohit Kumawat is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. Currently pursuing an MBA in Media and Business Management, Rohit holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication. He has been working as a Sports and Entertainment writer for over a year.
Show More>