

The GOAT debate is far from over, and it remains to be seen if LeBron James’ performance in the remainder of his playing years will give him the chance to surpass the legacies of those who came before him and definitively claim the title of the greatest basketball player of all time. James however played a third time, where the team won the bronze. LeBron started playing for the NBA in 2003 and is still playing at an elite level almost twenty years later.Īll three had the honor of representing their country in the Summer Olympics, where they each got two gold medals as part of the US national team. Let’s list the honors, in order of weight: Twelve-time All-NBA first team, three Finals MVPs, three NBA titles (one in Cleveland, which should count double), four Kia MVPs, nine Finals trips in 15. The late former Laker’s career spanned 20 years, from 1996-2016, while the Chicago Bulls icon played in the league from 1984 to 2003.

James currently holds a record of 29 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game. TjRBjuvSVj- February 8, 2021īryant had a career average of 25 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game, while Jordan recorded 30.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game. Die Hard Chicago Bulls fan: Bulls Scottie Pippen: LeBron James will be the greatest statistical player to ever play the game of basketball. They were all frequent participants in the NBA All-Stars- Jordan played 14 times (NBA All-Star Game MVP three times), James has had 17 outings (NBA All-Star Game MVP three times), while the Mamba played 18 times (NBA All-Star Game MVP four times).Ģ3 years ago today, KOBE BRYANT vs MICHAEL JORDAN at the 1998 #NBAAllStar Game!ġ9-year-old Kobe was the youngest All-Star starter in NBA history & this was MJ's last All-Star game before his 2nd retirement. Curry reacts after first-ever NBA buzzer-beater.Suns equal best-ever NBA start with Jazz win.LeBron 'in one of the best zones' of his career.His Airness has the most awards so far as Most Valuable Player, getting the nod five times, as compared to LeBron’s four, and the late great’s single MVP win in 2008. LeBron has been playing as a small forward, while Bryant and Jordan were shooting guards who often functioned as forwards as well.Īll players led their teams to a number of NBA trophies- King James has four to his name, the Black Mamba has five, while MJ has six notches on his belt. They were part of different eras of the NBA- Jordan dominated the league in the 90s, Bryant shone in the 2000s, while James is still making waves in the current season. 🏀 Agree? #nba #jordan #lebron /3MapCHawQb- AS USA JanuThe greats of their generation 🐐 The #GOAT debate depends on which era you grew up with, according to Dwyane Wade.
