<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/caitlin-clark" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Caitlin Clark</a> continues to make history. The star of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/indiana-fever" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Indiana Fever</a> has achieved a remarkable feat that no basketball player had accomplished since <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/michael-jordan" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Michael Jordan</a>.



The Indiana Fever have secured one of the best players in college history. Caitlin Clark joined the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/wnba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">WNBA</a> team earlier this year, and everyone is thrilled to see if she can lead her team to success.



For many analysts, Clark is poised to become the greatest player in WNBA history. Now, she has joined another basketball legend, Michael Jordan, after signing a massive deal that no one has achieved since His Airness.



<h2>Caitlin Clark joins Michael Jordan in incredible basketball feat</h2>



The WNBA has welcomed what many believe to be the greatest female basketball player in history. Caitlin Clark shattered numerous records in college, and she’s poised to replicate that success in her professional career.


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The former Iowa player has only played a few games in the WNBA, yet she’s already capturing everyone’s attention, including major brands. Now, she has secured a massive endorsement deal, a feat unmatched since Michael Jordan.



Wilson, the brand responsible for making the official basketball for the WNBA, will be crafting a special ball for Caitlin Clark. This arrangement does not conflict with the contract she has with Nike.



The league’s basketball supplier announced on Tuesday that it will create “signature basketball collections celebrating Clark’s continued legacy,” a distinction previously achieved only by Michael Jordan in basketball history.



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No <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> player, including <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a>, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stephen Curry</a>, or others, has been able to secure a deal with Wilson for a signature basketball. Clark has undoubtedly brought a significant impact to the WNBA, and her career is only just beginning.



<h2>Caitlin Clark’s Wilson basketball: How much does each one cost?</h2>



The collection features three distinct gold-colored basketballs adorned with a drawing of Clark alongside her signature. Each ball is priced at $49.95 and is now available for purchase on Wilson’s website.


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There are three versions of Caitlin Clark’s basketball: “Three’s Up,” which celebrates her incredible talent for three-pointers; “Record Breaker,” which commemorates all the records she has shattered so far; and “Crowd Maestro,” an homage to all the fans who are continuously astonished by the player’s performances.


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For years, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> fans, analysts, and even players have debated whether <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/michael-jordan" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Michael Jordan </a>or<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> LeBron James</a> is the greatest to ever lace them up. And while some bring other names to the mix as well, those two usually get most of the votes.



Of course, both players have more than enough arguments in their favor, and not so many against them. Some cite LeBron’s durability as the only reason why he’s passed Jordan in some stats, while others think that makes him better.



Whatever the case, everybody’s entitled to their opinion. Nonetheless, it’s hard to think of a more authorized voice to talk about that than the actual players. With that in mind, The Athletic surveyed them on the matter again.



<h2>NBA Players Still Believe Michael Jordan Is The GOAT Over LeBron James</h2>



For the third consecutive year, the players voted the Chicago Bulls legend as the greatest player of all time. However, the gap between him and LeBron continues to get narrower, with Jordan getting 45.9% of the votes, and James 42.1%.



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“In this endless debate, His Airness has experienced serious slippage for the third consecutive poll. Jordan had a huge edge in 2019 (73 percent to LeBron’s 11.9 percent) and was still nearly doubling him in 2023 (58.3 percent to 33 percent). Now the gap is only 3.8 percent,” read the report.



According to the survey, James’ longevity and recently broken records, such as the all-time scoring record, have helped him narrow the gap between him and the original No. 23:



“It makes some sense, though, as James is doing things at this late stage of his career that players this age have never done. And these many feats, it’s quite clear, are changing the way some players see this debate,” the report added.


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At the end of the day, you couldn’t go wrong either way with whoever you choose, and it’s very unlikely that anyone will change their mind on this subject at this point in time.


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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/steve-kerr">Steve Kerr</a> knows about dynasties better than anyone as he was part of the legendary Chicago Bulls led by <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/michael-jordan">Michael Jordan</a>. A few years later, as head coach, he built another with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a>.



However, the franchise is on a crossroads after another failure in the play-in tournament. Klay Thompson is looking for a max contract and Draymond Green produced too many problems with his behavior on and off the court.



Furthermore, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry">Stephen Curry</a> is 36-years old trying to find the right project for the final stage of his career in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a>. That’s why the Warriors have no margin of error if they want to conquer another championship.



Now, according to Kerr, the best move for Golden State is trying to keep their core group intact. As an example, he remembered one of the greatest teams in history. 



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<h2>Steve Kerr compares Warriors’ situation with Chicago Bulls</h2>



Steve Kerr was asked about the short term future of the Golden State Warriors with Klay Thompson as an unrestricted free agent. That’s when the head coach remembered his tenure with Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls.







“It’s rarely a storybook. Even the 1996 or 1998 Bulls, you know, the team was broken up and we won the championship in our last year but there was a documentary about what a disaster the whole thing was. It’s impossible for this stuff to end perfectly.”


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However, Kerr acknowledged Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson deserve a chance to end their careers together as it will also benefit the Warriors’ front office legacy.



“I do think there is a lot of value to having our three guys being Warriors for life. I think there’s a lot of value in ending with dignity. So, for those three I really want to see all of them finish their careers here, but also finish out their careers with a sense of pride and dignity in what they’re doing.”


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The GOAT debate is often reduced to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/michael-jordan">Michael Jordan</a>, but there have been other legends who inspired generations. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jayson-tatum">Jayson Tatum</a>, for instance, revealed he always looked up to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kobe-bryant">Kobe Bryant</a>.



“For me, it’s an inspirational thing. The way he inspired people, the way he inspired somebody else 2000 miles away,” Tatum told TNT. “Just watching him on TV, watching his interviews, watching how hard he worked, the ups and downs of his career… me seeing myself in him.”



Bryant certainly cemented a legacy during his time with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a>, inspiring players and fans throughout the entire country. In fact, he’s one of the few icons who every now and then is put into the GOAT conversation.



A five-time NBA champion, 18-time All-Star, and 15-time All-NBA player, Bryant has definitely earned a place among the greatest. LeBron and MJ may be considered in another tier, but that doesn’t matter. For Tatum and many others, Kobe will always be the legend they look up to.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20240327_BUS_114930_Jayson-Tatum-3-1024x576_7f43a84f.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics" class="wp-image-81689" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/10/Jayson-Tatum-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/10/Jayson-Tatum-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/10/Jayson-Tatum-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/10/Jayson-Tatum-3-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/10/Jayson-Tatum-3.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Jayson Tatum looks on during a Boston Celtics game.</figcaption></figure>



<h2>LeBron James heaps praise on Tatum</h2>



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics">Boston Celtics</a> star may have work to do to reach Bryant’s status but he’s already made a name for himself in the league. In fact, even LeBron is an admirer of Tatum’s game.


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“He’s 25 years old and I believe he’s been to the conference finals four times, been to the NBA Finals once. He’s 25,” James said last week on his Mind the Game podcast. “I didn’t win my first one ’til I was 28. I think Joker (Nikola Jokic) won his first one at 27. I think MJ (Michael Jordan) was 28 as well.“



Tatum’s talent is unquestionable, though he still lacks a championship on his résumé to reflect his real potential. He’s once again carrying the Celtics aspirations this season, and James is among those rooting for Tatum to finally go the distance.



“We have a lot of expectations on JT, but he’s experienced a lot of winning in his career so far and obviously everyone wants to see him get over the hump, but four conference finals and a finals appearance before the age of 26, that’s elite,” James added.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry">Stephen Curry</a> will play for Team USA in the 2024 Olympics at Paris. According to a report from Shams Charania, 11 of 12 spots in the roster are almost locked for head coach <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/steve-kerr">Steve Kerr</a>.



Kevin Durant, Joel Embiid, Jayson Tatum, Devin Booker, Anthony Edwards, Tyrese Haliburton, Anthony Davis, Bam Adebayo and Jrue Holiday are the names which make this squad a clear favorite to win the gold medal.



Since the debacle against Argentina in 2004, the United States has climbed to the top of the podium in the last four editions of the Olympic Games. However, this scenario is different because it would be the Last Dance together for many <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> stars. Something that could only be compared to what happened with the group led by <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/michael-jordan">Michael Jordan</a> in 1992.



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<h2>What will be the starting lineup of Team USA in the 2024 Olympics?</h2>



Steve Kerr would present this starting lineup in the 2024 Olympics: Stephen Curry (PG), Jayson Tatum (SG), LeBron James (SF), Kevin Durant (PF) and Joel Embiid (C).







Certainly, everything will depend on the physical condition of the players with five months left before the start of the Olympic Games. For example, even though Embiid is projected as a starter, his injury problems are significant.


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Charania’s information emphasizes that Kerr considers that currently, he only has to define one spot on his roster heading to the grand event in Paris. Undoubtedly, it will be the most watched sport in the Olympics.

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For years, fans have engaged in a never-ending debate about the greatest player in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> history. Unsurprisingly, more often than not, the conversation ends in either <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/michael-jordan" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Michael Jordan </a>or <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James.</a>



It goes without saying that both players made a strong case for themselves to get that distinction. One could go either way, and the fans are usually more passionate than rational when discussing this matter.



That’s why we at Bolavip decided to cut right to the chase and reach out to someone who — literally — cannot be subjective, Artificial Intelligence, and asked ChatGPT his thoughts on the NBA GOAT debate.



<h2>ChatGPT Says Michael Jordan Is The GOAT</h2>



“As a diehard NBA fan, if I were to choose between Michael Jordan and LeBron James as the NBA GOAT, I would have to go with Michael Jordan. While LeBron James is undoubtedly one of the greatest players to ever grace the court, Jordan’s impact on the game and his dominance during his era are unparalleled.



Jordan’s six NBA championships, five MVP awards, and numerous scoring titles highlight his incredible talent and competitive drive. His ability to elevate his game in clutch moments and his relentless pursuit of excellence set him apart as a true basketball icon.



Moreover, Jordan’s cultural impact transcends the sport. His influence on popular culture, fashion, and global awareness of the NBA helped catapult basketball into a worldwide phenomenon.



While LeBron James has certainly carved out his own remarkable legacy and has achieved incredible feats, including four NBA championships and four MVP awards, Jordan’s unparalleled success and enduring legacy solidify his status as the NBA GOAT in my eyes.”


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Well, there you go, guys. ChatGPT seems to be a Michael Jordan fan, and while this debate might be futile and never truly settled, perhaps this is the closer we’ll ever get to an objective answer.


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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a> has had a spectacular impact in the United States since his arrival during the summer of 2023 at <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami">Inter Miami</a>. From that moment on, tournaments such as the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls">MLS</a> and the Leagues Cup began to dominate the headlines.



Now, less than a year since joining the MLS, Messi is currently the most popular athlete in the US, according to a recent survey conducted by the Social Science Research Solutions (SSRS) group. 



It’s an amazing achievement considering he is above stars like <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/michael-jordan">Michael Jordan</a>, LeBron James or <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-brady">Tom Brady</a>. By the way, the legend from Argentina just became the first footballer to top the list in three decades of this study.



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<h2>Lionel Messi is the most popular athlete in the United States</h2>



Lionel Messi became the favorite athlete in the United States during the last quarter of 2023. Since the study started in 1995, the list has been led by a very exclusive group of athletes.







Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, Peyton Manning, Kobe Bryant, Stephen Curry, LeBron James and Tom Brady. Most of those names are and were legendary in the NFL and the NBA, while Tiger took the world by storm taking golf to another level.


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Now, Messi has put soccer in the map and the interesting thing to see is if the trend will continue. It’s important to remember that the 2024 Copa America and the 2026 World Cup will be played in the US. Messimania might be just starting.

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Ever since <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a> made a case to be considered one of, if not the best player in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> history, the GOAT debate has constantly been a talking point in the league. While many claim the King has already won that status, others believe it will always belong to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/michael-jordan">Michael Jordan</a>.



But do the legends in question actually care about this conversation? According to Carmelo Anthony, who entered the league in the same draft class as LeBron and even got to play next to him at the Lakers, pursuing the GOAT tag has a different meaning for James.



“I think Mike did it already. So Mike is the target…But then you have a young man who is coming along who understands ‘[GOAT status] is what I’m coming for’ the same way MJ was talking about coming for those 11 rings,” Anthony said in a recent episode of 7 PM in Brooklyn, as quoted by ClutchPoints. “So I’m going on a journey of being great and through that journey, there’s going to be a point in time where if I do what I have to do, I will be in that conversation with my idol.”



<h2>A never-ending debate</h2>



No matter how tired some basketball fans are about this topic, every year the GOAT question somehow makes the conversation. It may be hard to determine who’s the No. 1, as both sides have fair points.



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Jordan has revolutionized the game of basketball back in the 90s, helping to make the NBA the global phenomenon it is today. His unique abilities immediately changed the destiny of the Chicago Bulls, a franchise that, thanks to MJ, reached unprecedented levels of popularity and success.


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Jordan went on to win six NBA championships as the face of one of the most emblematic dynasties in sports history, setting an example with his hard work and winning mentality. MJ inspired not only his teammates, but also millions of kids who wanted to play basketball, such as LeBron.



But James then came in and has been a force of nature from the get-go. The King left Cleveland at some point to chase his first ring in Miami, but after winning two championships with the Heat, he decided to go back to the Cavaliers to deliver the city a highly desired success. Stephen Curry’s Warriors didn’t make it easy, but James managed to achieve his goal. With the Lakers’ championship in 2020, James made it four rings with three different teams. 



When it’s all said and done, fans will probably compare the full stats and achievements of both MJ and LeBron to determine who’s the definitive GOAT.

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Michael Jordan is the greatest player in Chicago Bulls history after leading the franchise to six titles in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a>. It was an amazing run alongside players such as Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman, Horace Grant, Toni Kukoc and Steve Kerr.



Of course, all this happened in two different stages (1991-1993 and 1996-1998) with a Hall of Fame head coach like Phil Jackson. However, the Bulls had no Ring of Honor to recognize these incredible achievements.



This Friday, all that will change in a historic ceremony at United Center. The biggest names in Bulls’ history will finally get that distinction. However, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/michael-jordan">Michael Jordan</a> won’t be there.



The inaugural Ring of Honor class of the Bulls will be announced tonight during halftime of the long awaited game against <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry">Stephen Curry</a> and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a>.



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<h2>Chicago Bulls: Why did Michael Jordan miss the Ring of Honor ceremony?</h2>



Although thousands of fans believe Michael Jordan won’t attend the Ring of Honor ceremony because of many problems with Scottie Pippen, the legend sent a message on social media to explain his absence.







“I&nbsp;want to thank Jerry Reinsdorf&nbsp;and&nbsp;Michael Reinsdorf&nbsp;for starting the Ring of Honor. I&nbsp;want to congratulate&nbsp;all the other recipients. I am so bummed that I can’t be there tonight, but I don’t&nbsp;want&nbsp;that to stop the fun that you guys are going to&nbsp;actually have.”


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Jordan acknowledged he is grateful and honored to be part of such a special event and had kind words for all the fans who supported him during a brilliant career in the NBA.



“To the fans, you guys have supported me ever since I stepped foot in Chicago. Even today, I see a lot of Chicago fans all over. So, I think we made an impression and changed what Chicago represents in terms of champions. Every time you look up in the rafters, I want you to always remember, where we were and where we are. And we are always going to be champions.”

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When you look at <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry">Stephen Curry</a>‘s résumé, you assume there’s nothing he hasn’t achieved throughout his career. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a> superstar has won four <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> championships, two MVP awards, one NBA Finals MVP, and made the All-Star game on nine occasions.



He also got to play next to Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green, forming unstoppable teams with them in the Bay area. Even so, the 35-year-old admits he would have loved to play next to other legends to make his career even more memorable. Recently, he mentioned the three players he’d have liked to share the court with. 



“My top three, obviously [Michael] Jordan, [Shaquille O’Neal] and I’d probably say Hakeem Olajuwon,” Curry told NBC Sports Bay Area in a recent episode of the “Dubs Talk” podcast. “I’d like to play with all three of those guys, because I think with Jordan, we all just want to see it up close and personal. And then I think pick-and-roll with me and Hakeem or me and Shaq would be pretty much unstoppable.”



Those are things basketball fans would definitely love to see. While a combo of Steph and MJ would be impossible to hold for opponents, Curry would certainly benefit from pairing with players with the size of Shaq or Hakeem.



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<h2>Curry reveals what ability he would take from them</h2>



Curry was also asked, if he could go back in time, what he would take from these legendary players. When asked whether he would prefer to have MJ’s dominance on the air or Shaq’s strength to physically outplay his opponents, Steph chose the latter. It makes sense, since it’s something he doesn’t boast.


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“Probably physically dominating,” he said. “It’s just such the opposite of my experience on the court. I’ve dunked a couple of times, but like to have somebody like, (Curry smacks his right hand down to his left), they call it ‘Mouse in the House’ and you can just post up and understand as soon as I catch it, this guy behind me has no chance. That’d be an out-of-body experience, for sure. So I’ve seen the Shaq highlights, I want to break some backboards every once in a while. That’d be fun.”



<h2>Curry, Warriors with work to do this season</h2>



With everything he’s done for the organization, Curry will always have time for these kinds of topics regardless of the time of the season. That said, the guard knows the Warriors have to turn up their level this year.


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Steve Kerr’s men have lost 7 of their last 10 games, which sees them 10th in the West with an 8-9 record. Needless to say, that’s not even close to where they want to be by the end of the regular season. 



Of course, there’s still a long way to go and they still have a star-studded team. So we’ll have to wait and see whether this was just a bad start or if this is the theme for the rest of the campaign.

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LeBron James is one of the greatest players in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> history. The King has reached the finals ten times and has won four championships. Two with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a>, one with the Cleveland Cavaliers and the most recent one with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a>.



Despite being 38 years old, James is playing his 21st season at a high level, averaging 25 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists per game. It’s worth noting that just a few months ago, there was much speculation about his retirement after falling in the Western Conference finals against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/denver-nuggets">Denver Nuggets</a>.



However, in a statistic that is truly surprising, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a> may have achieved the record he is least likely to boast about throughout his career. Here are the details.







<h2>LeBron James sets a new record for turnovers in the NBA</h2>



LeBron James has become the first player in NBA history with 5000 turnovers. The legend is way ahead Karl Malone (4524), Russell Westbrook (4469), John Stockton (4244) and Kobe Bryant (4010).



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The Top 10 in this list is completed by Jason Kidd (4003), Moses Malone (3804), James Harden (3743), Isaiah Thomas (3682) and Hakeem Olajuwon (3667). By the way, Michael Jordan is no even in the Top 20. 





<h2>How many NBA championships has LeBron James won?</h2>



LeBron James&nbsp;has won&nbsp;four NBA championships&nbsp;in his career. Two with the Miami Heat, one with the&nbsp;Los Angeles Lakers&nbsp;and one with the&nbsp;Cleveland Cavaliers. In total, the legend has made 10 appearances in the finals.


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<h2>Who has won more championships between LeBron James and Michael Jordan?</h2>



Michael Jordan&nbsp;won six championships during his career with the&nbsp;Chicago Bulls. Furthermore, in an extraordinary stat, Jordan remained undefeated in the finals (6-0). Meanwhile,&nbsp;LeBron James&nbsp;is still in pursuit as he has two fewer rings.


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A few months ago, LeBron James kept the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> in suspense when he opened the door to a possible retirement when the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a> were eliminated in the playoffs by the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/denver-nuggets">Denver Nuggets</a>. Now, the King is playing his 21st season, trying to enhance his legacy.



Throughout his brilliant career, LeBron has made 10 appearances in the NBA Finals and has won four championships. Two of them were during an extraordinary stint with Miami alongside stars like Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, and Ray Allen.



However, in a very controversial statement, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a> claims that he never needed the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a> to build his legacy as one of the greatest players in history. It all happened after the latest game visiting his former team.



“I think I would still be at this level no matter if I would’ve came here or not. Let’s not get it twisted. The four years I was here, it was amazing. I loved everything about it. Loved this franchise. This franchise is top tier. It’s one of the best franchises in the world.”



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<h2>LeBron James takes a big shot at the Miami Heat</h2>



Despite acknowledging the importance of the Miami Heat as a franchise in the NBA, LeBron James asserted that, individually, he wouldn’t have needed them to become one of the greatest players in history.







“But as far as my career, my career was going to be my career as far as individually, because I know how much I put into the game and I know how much I strived to be as great as I can be. As far as what I was able to learn here was second to none. That’s for sure.”


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<h2>LeBron James doubles down on Miami Heat’s legacy comments</h2>



As expected, controversy erupted on social media. Many experts and fans criticized LeBron for downplaying his time in Miami, as, without the Heat, he would only have two championships, and he wouldn’t be in the conversation for being the greatest of all time alongside names like Michael Jordan.



However, on his official X account, LeBron James defended his comments about the Heat and once again asserted that that team was not necessary to build his impressive legacy in the NBA. 



The King said he would still be just as dominant if he never went to the Miami. “You damn right I would still be! I’m CHOSEN! Ain’t nothing changing that! Maybe less rings but DOMINANT from start to finish.”



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<h2>How many titles has LeBron James won?</h2>



LeBron James has won four NBA championships in his career. Two with the Miami Heat, one with the Los Angeles Lakers and one with the Cleveland Cavaliers. In total, the legend has made 10 appearances in the finals.


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<h2>Who has won more championships between LeBron James and Michael Jordan?</h2>



Michael Jordan won six championships during his career with the Chicago Bulls. Furthermore, in an extraordinary stat, Jordan remained undefeated in the finals (6-0). Meanwhile, LeBron James is still in pursuit as he has two fewer rings.


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The 2023-24 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> season will start soon. But until then, there will be enough time to continue talking about the never-ending GOAT debate. In fact, Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has recently been asked about this subject.



While many believe no one will ever surpass <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/michael-jordan">Michael Jordan</a>, others consider <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a> as the greatest basketball player of all time. Kidd may not be part of the latter group yet, but he believes that The King will eventually earn that status.



“I think LeBron will go down as the greatest to do it,“ Kidd said in a press conference. At 38, James still has the opportunity to continue writing history in the NBA with the Los Angeles Lakers. The GOAT debate has existed for years and both legends have made a strong case for themselves.



<h2>Why many consider LeBron James the GOAT</h2>



From the moment he was drafted first overall pick in 2003, the hype around LeBron James has been through the roof. Unlike other rookies who left much to be desired, The King lived up to the expectations.



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Not only did he win Rookie of the Year, but James quickly established himself as one of the NBA’s faces. He even took the Cavaliers to their first NBA Finals in 2007, but they were swept by the Spurs. He won back-to-back MVP awards in 2009 and 2010, but he was craving for a championship.


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<h3>Four rings with three different teams</h3>



In the summer of 2010, the entire league kept an eye on James as he became an unrestricted free agent. In a live special by ESPN called “The Decision,” James announced he would join the Miami Heat. By then, he was already the most famous player in the NBA.



After losing to the Mavs in the 2011 NBA Finals, James and company bounced back with consecutive championships. The King won MVP and NBA Finals MVP on both occasions. In the wake of a loss to San Antonio in the 2014 NBA Finals, James decided to return home and deliver the city of Cleveland a long-awaited ring.



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In 2016, LeBron helped the Cavs pull off one of the greatest feats in NBA history by coming back from a 3-1 deficit in the Finals against the Warriors. He was recognized with his third NBA Finals MVP award. Two years later, the Ohio native left for the Lakers. 



In LA, James put one of the most popular franchises in sports back on their feet and led them to their 17th NBA championship in the 2020 Orlando bubble. It was LeBron’s fourth ring with three different teams, making a strong argument to be considered the GOAT.


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<h2>Has LeBron already surpassed MJ? Or will he ever overtake the Bulls legend?</h2>



Currently the oldest player in the league, James has been an All-Star for 19 straight seasons (2005-2023). Apart from his four rings, he also boasts two Olympic gold medals with Team USA, as well as four MVP and four NBA Finals MVP accolades. On top of that, he surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the leading scorer in NBA history.



Still, many people refuse to call him the GOAT. LeBron has been a polarizing figure: most people either love or hate him, which explains why there’s such a strong resistance to him being called the best player ever.



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But the biggest reason for that is the fact that Michael Jordan played before him. What MJ did in the league was unprecedented, winning all six NBA Finals he played in with the Chicago Bulls. In addition, he boasts four Olympic gold medals six NBA Finals MVPs, and five NBA MVPs, among countless accolades.


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Jordan’s track record of success is the biggest argument his fans name to explain why he’s still above LeBron. But his impact in the NBA during the 80s and 90s is also seen as a significant factor, as he helped to increase the league’s popularity around the world. MJ became a global icon himself too.


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In the end, everyone will have their own reasons to prefer one or the other. Jordan’s legacy is hard to match, but there’s a reason LeBron is in this conversation. Kidd believes James will eventually win the debate, but we’ll see that when it’s all said and done.

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A couple of weeks ago, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Golden State Warriors</a> star <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stephen Curry</a> fueled a huge online in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> communities. He called himself the greatest PG of all time, right there with Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson.



Some talked about Curry not being a traditional point guard and more of a shooting guard. Others agreed with his statement as a more influential player, and others couldn’t make up their minds.



As a matter of fact, even the one and only <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/michael-jordan" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Michael Jordan</a> shared his thoughts on this debate and, unsurprisingly, he gave the nod to his former rival and Team USA teammate, Magic.



<h2>Stephen Curry Responds To Michael Jordan Over GOAT PG Debate</h2>



That’s why Curry was asked about it again and instead of getting defensive or talking about his résumé, he talked about how honored he was to be a part of that conversation.



“It’s the beautiful thing about basketball and the eras,” Curry said. “Obviously, there’s so much respect and admiration for what Magic did in his career. His resume is second to none. If you’re in that conversation, then it’s a job well done.”


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At the end of the day, this game is also subjective, and so are the rankings. One thing’s for sure, though, and it’s that you couldn’t go wrong either way with these two legends of the game.

Stephen Curry responds to Michael Jordan's comments on Magic Johnson and the GOAT PG debate

Stephen Curry responds to Michael Jordan's comments on Magic Johnson and the GOAT PG debate - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-brady">Tom Brady</a>‘s legendary career is boasted by seven championships. In order to have those significant victories, his mindset played a remarkable role in maintaining his competitiveness despite the achievements.



The NFL legend shared some of the powerful driving forces behind him during an interview with Patrick Bet-David at the 2023 VAULT conference. Brady touched on how he used the anger as motivator to continue having success.


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Brady then explained, “You’ve got to create a lot of different emotions to heighten your sense of awareness and focus. For me, anger was good. Anger was good because it was motivating. The more I could create an enemy, the more I wanted to go out and kill those guys.”



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<h2>Tom Brady Details Why He Wasn’t Friends with Opponents</h2>



Brady also touched on the difference with the current era when it comes to approaching the rivals. The former player said there weren’t smiles with him, but that was the case with other greats. He proceeded to mention Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Tiger Woods, Mike Tyson, Joe Montana and Muhammad Ali.



“I didn’t have any friends on the other teams. My friends were the guys who were in the battle with me. So, it’s very different in today’s age. Everyone’s friends now in sports all the time, and I don’t get that. It’s just not my thing. ” Brady expressed that he loved Peyton Manning, but that they weren’t friends while they were competing.



Brady acknowledged that he had a different approach when he wasn’t retired: “When I was a quarterback, I was just playing quarterback. Yes, it was me the person. But it was me the quarterback who was out there because I was doing a job. I wasn’t the father, or the husband. Nothing was gonna get in the way.”



<h2>How Old Is Tom Brady?</h2>



Tom Brady is 46 years old.

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