One of the most popular debates in the NBA world is whether LeBron James or Michael Jordan is the greatest of all times (GOAT). While many believe no one will ever surpass the Chicago Bulls icon, others claim the Los Angeles Lakers star already did.
But of course, answering this question is never an easy task. Weāre talking about different eras and different players, who played for different teams. After all, everyone will have their own opinion on who they liked the most.
Thatās why Jerry West doesnāt even want to talk about it. āMr. Clutchā believes comparing two great basketball players such as LeBron and MJ is a waste of time, when we should praise both of them.
Jerry West says itās ridiculous to compare LeBron and MJ
āGuys, this is the most ridiculous conversation youāll ever have,ā West said in an appearance on Podcast P with Paul George presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment, as quoted by ClutchPoints. āā¦Thereās different eras, different changes. Athletes today, their athletic ability should be better. They should be better shooters.
āā¦ But face it, theyāre copycats. You put the other guy who got the same kind of skill, heāll look like heās trying to mimic the great guy. I donāt buy into this goat stuff. My god. Thereās a lot of smelly goats around, I know that.ā
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Former NBA champion claims he could have been in GOAT debate with LeBron James, Michael Jordan
West has seen both of them, just like heās seen many other legendary players. Therefore, if he says this is a pointless debate, maybe heās right.
