Ever since<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/michael-jordan" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Michael Jordan</a> released The Last Dance, fellow <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-bulls" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chicago Bulls</a> legend <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/scottie-pippen" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Scottie Pippen</a> has gone out of his way to try and discedit No. 23. It’s gotten sad and even lowkey embarrassing for the legendary forward.



Pippen has called Jordan a bad person, a bad teammate, and even a bad player. Perhaps he took offense at the fact that Jordan’s son Marcus is set to marry his ex-wife Larsa, as if it was Jordan’s fault.



That’s why Atlanta Hawks legend Dominique Wilkins put him on blast for taking so many uncalled-for and unanswered shots at the guy who helped him win six <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> championships.



<h2>Dominique Wilkins Calls Out Scottie Pippen</h2>



“When I hear him saying (that MJ didn’t win rings until he arrived)… I’m like, ‘What’s really going on with Scottie?’ (Because) Anybody who knows basketball is like, ‘You don’t win those rings without Jordan,’” Wilkins said. 



“Sometimes, everybody wants to be the king, and everybody can’t. Like I said, whatever issue that he got going, the two got going, I mean (just the) ability to make some sense,” he added.


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Pippen had the chance to go out as the legend he was. But now, most fans will remember him as a bitter and envious man trying to take down Michael just to sell his book.

Dominique Wilkins rips Scottie Pippen for one-sided beef with Michael Jordan

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For decades, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> fans have debated who’s the GOAT. And while most Michae<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/michael-jordan" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">l Jordan</a> fans can agree that he’s the best to ever do it, some <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a> stans often go out of their way to try and make a case for James.



Truth be told, there’s no way to objectively know who’s the GOAT, and both sides have more than valid points. You couldn’t go wrong with one or the other, but LeBron fans often take the conversation away from the game itself.



That was the case — again — with his lifelong friend and agent, Rich Paul. In his latest public appearance, he tried to make it seem like media scrutiny should be a part of the conversation, and it would obviously favor the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers </a>star.



<h2>Rich Paul Includes Media Scrutiny In GOAT Debate</h2>



“[Michael Jordan] transcended the game,” Paul said on Gil’s Arena. “When Kobe [Bryant] came, Kobe was a silhouette of Mike. That’s everything, which is great. But LeBron is the first player to have to deal with a 24-7-365 news cycle of sports and opinions from those that’s not even capable or carry the expertise to give a valid opinion.”



“In addition to, ‘No, I’m not gonna really do it how y’all want me to do it, I’m probably gonna do it how I decide to do it.’ We all know that don’t go over well, and so then you have this environment and this sports society that’s created, and so now you have to root against. That’s a whole another thing that Mike never had to deal with, because his hardest critic was probably Peter Vecsey,” he added.


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Yeah, or maybe Jordan didn’t deal with criticism because people didn’t have any reason to criticize him — at least basketball-wise. It’s not like people didn’t talk about basketball before social media existed.

Rich Paul's LeBron James GOAT case has nothing to do with basketball

Rich Paul's LeBron James GOAT case has nothing to do with basketball - Bolavip US

The never-ending debate on whether <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a> or <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/michael-jordan">Michael Jordan</a> is the greatest basketball player of all time continues to make headlines. This time, it was Rich Paul who shared his take on this subject.



Unsurprisingly, the founder of Klutch Sports Group claims the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a> superstar is the GOAT. The King is not only his longtime friend, but also his most famous client.



However, Paul didn’t limit his answer to his relationship with James. In an appearance on the Gil’s Arena show, he pointed out that MJ didn’t have to endure comparisons with another legend like LeBron does, and also mentioned how different the media were in the 90s.



<h2>Rich Paul explains why LeBron, not MJ, is the GOAT</h2>



“Mike transcended the game. When Kobe came, Kobe was a silhouette of Mike. That’s everything, which is great. But LeBron is the first player to have to deal with a 24/7, 365 news cycle of sports and opinions from those that’s not even capable or carry the expertise to give a valid opinion,” Paul said.



“In addition to, ‘I’m not really gonna do it how y’all want me to do. I’m going to decide how I wanna do it.’ We all know that don’t go over well, right? And so then, you have this environment in this sports society that’s created and so now you have to root against. That’s something Mike never had to deal with because his hardest critic was probably, Peter Vecsey.



“I just think LeBron’s antlers is in platinum and Michael Jordan’s may be in gold. Why? Because he had to be compared to Mike. Who did Mike have to be compared to?”



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



LeBron James has won four NBA championships so far.



The King won two rings with the Miami Heat in 2012 and 2013 before leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to their first ever championship in 2016. In 2020, he was crowned with the Los Angeles Lakers.


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<h2>How many rings has Michael Jordan won?</h2>



Michael Jordan has won six NBA championships, all of them with the Chicago Bulls (1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998).

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Rich Paul expands on why LeBron James is the GOAT instead of Michael Jordan

Most young <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA </a>fans tend to believe that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a> is the greatest player of all time, even ahead of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/michael-jordan" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Michael Jordan.</a> Notably, most of his former coaches and teammates also agree with that statement.



James has definitely made a big case for himself in that regard. He’s one of the most accomplished athletes in sports history, and he continues to go strong two decades later.



However, if you were to ask former <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cleveland-cavaliers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cleveland Cavaliers</a> coach David Blatt, LeBron couldn’t compete with Jordan, mostly because he put his individual stats ahead of everything else.



<h2>David Blatt Calls LeBron James Selfish</h2>



“Michael Jordan is greater than LeBron James. He won the most championships with one single team and did not focus on the ‘I’ but on the us,“ Blatt said.



“But surely, in terms of ability and influence, they are both included in the top five best players in history,” the former coach added.


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Of course, he could be biased, as it’s not a secret LeBron didn’t like him and got him fired despite having the best record in the East. On the other hand, he does know James better than a lot of people.

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Former LeBron James coach criticizes him, explains why Michael Jordan is the GOAT - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/michael-jordan" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Michael Jordan</a> was considered the undisputed greatest player in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> history until <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James </a>appeared. Now, after all he’s done, one could say there is a legitimate debate about it.



James has been more durable and has most of the records, mostly because of Jordan’s two retirements. Even so, Jordan has the edge in other categories, including championships.



However, this shouldn’t even be a debate to begin with, at least according to Charles Barkley, who recently claimed that the only people who don’t think Jordan is the GOAT are the ones who didn’t watch him play.



<h2>Charles Barkley Says Michel Jordan Is The GOAT</h2>



“I love LeBron,” Barkley started. “I love LeBron. But most of these people who are defending him as the greatest ever probably have never actually seen Michael Jordan actually play.”



“The closest they’ve come is that documentary that came out, ‘The Last Dance.’ But they ain’t actually never seen Michael Jordan play,” he continued.


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This is a valid point, but at the end of the day, there will never be objective criteria to determine who’s the best, and there’s no point in comparing players from different eras.

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Charles Barkley has final argument in LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan GOAT debate - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/michael-jordan" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Michael Jordan</a>&nbsp;didn’t arrive at an ideal situation in the&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">NBA.</a>&nbsp;The&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-bulls" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Chicago Bulls</a>&nbsp;were bottom-feeders,&nbsp;and he turned them into the most feared dynasty in the Association.



Jordan made a name for himself as the most dominant athlete of his time, and arguably in the history of professional sports.&nbsp;He was a worldwide sensation everywhere he went.



He was used to playing in packed arenas. However, and despite all the love he got in the Windy City,&nbsp;he once told&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stephen Curry</a>&nbsp;that he preferred to play on the road.



<h2>Michael Jordan Rathered Play As A Visitor</h2>



“You know the answer to that. I’d rather be on the road. I love playing on the road. It seems as though your concentration level is much, much better,”&nbsp;said No. 23.



“You know that you’re not expected to win so that you could have the opportunity to prove the unknown&nbsp;and a lot of times when you play at home, you let your hair down, you get relaxed, you see more friends, you see more family, you gotta worry about tickets, you gotta worry about so many different things,”&nbsp;he continued.&nbsp;“So, I always love playing on the road, so it minimizes my thought process, and I can focus on my craft.”


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Well, even the greatest of all time have to deal with pressure and off-court stuff. Also, knowing his competitive nature, you just know&nbsp;he loved breaking hearts on the road.

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Michael Jordan explains why he preferred to play on the road - Bolavip US

Basketball fans tend to compare a lot players or teams, but when the likes of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/michael-jordan">Michael Jordan</a> or <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry">Stephen Curry</a> get involved in the conversation, things definitely become more interesting.



The Chicago Bulls legend, winner of the six <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> Finals he played in, has made a strong case to be considered the greatest of all time – though that’s a tag others believe that belongs to LeBron James.



Steph, meanwhile, has also cemented a legacy in the league by leading the Golden State Warriors to multiple championships. Curry even called himself the best point guard of all time, but MJ seems to disagree.



<h2>What did Stephen Curry say?</h2>



“Yes. It’s me and Magic [Johnson] is that the conversation? Obviously I have to answer that way. […] So put me on my own team, Imma rep myself for sure,” Curry told Gilbert Arenas when asked if he was the best point guard of all time.



“I really feel like, to your point, Magic’s resume is ridiculous. The fact that we’re even having that conversation is a place I never thought I’d be in. But to your point, that’s why we’re having conversations because it’s fun. And it’s measuring eras against each other. That’s why people watch. That’s why people get in heated debates about it. I love it.”


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<h2>What did Michael Jordan say after Curry declared himself best PG ever?</h2>



It didn’t take long for Jordan to fire back. In his First Take TV show on ESPN, Stephen A. Smith read live a message supposedly sent by MJ in response to Curry’s comments:



“Good morning, sir. Although greatest of anything is always a debate, I beg to differ on greatest point guard of all-time…Magic Johnson is easily the best point guard of all-time. Steph Curry is very close but not in front of Magic. You must define point guard to really have a serious debate. Steph Curry is by far the best shooter of all-time…but Magic Johnson invented the triple-double…it’s a point guard stat to be honest, Magic was the best.”

Michael Jordan's blunt reaction to Stephen Curry calling himself best PG ever

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NBA Rumors: Michael Jordan reacts to Stephen Curry calling himself best point guard ever

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a> has made such an impact on the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> that he drew comparisons with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/michael-jordan">Michael Jordan</a>, a legend who set the bar incredibly high for the rest. Of course, one of the most popular questions within the basketball community is whether The King or MJ is the GOAT.



Jordan made a strong case to be considered the best to ever play the game during his successful stint with the Chicago Bulls in the 90s, but the outlook hasn’t been the same since LeBron stepped in.



Former NBA coach Stan Van Gundy had a surprising take on this debate. While many believe Jordan had a better career than LeBron, but James was a better player, Van Gundy thinks it’s the other way around.



<h2>Who has more rings, Michael Jordan or LeBron James?</h2>



Michael Jordan has won six NBA championships, two more than LeBron James, who has so far collected four rings.



“It’s fine if you want to tell me that Michael Jordan was a better basketball player than LeBron James, that’s fine,” Van Gundy said. “You can make a case for that. What you can’t make a case for is that Michael Jordan had a better career than LeBron James. You can’t make a case for that.“


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MJ won all his six Finals with the Bulls, while The King won titles with three different teams (Heat, Cavaliers, Lakers) and lost six Finals. Jordan also has more MVP and Finals MVP awards, but Van Gundy prefers James’ résumé.

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Ex-NBA coach claims LeBron James had a better career than Michael Jordan - Bolavip US

Former NBA coach claims LeBron James had a better career than Michael Jordan

Most&nbsp;old-school&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">NBA</a>&nbsp;fans&nbsp;consider&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/michael-jordan" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Michael Jordan</a>&nbsp;to be the greatest player to ever live. Truth be told, the&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-bulls" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Chicago Bulls</a>&nbsp;legend&nbsp;made more than enough arguments to help his case in that regard.



Jordan dominated the game like no one had done it before.&nbsp;Bill Russell&nbsp;had won more, and&nbsp;Wilt Chamberlain&nbsp;had the craziest numbers, but no one had Jordan’s moves and dominance on both ends of the floor.



Throughout his career, he also took the endorsement and business side of the game to a whole new stratosphere. That’s why back in the day, the legendary shooting guard&nbsp;got to share a big trick to work on your shot.



<h2>Michael Jordan Explains How To Improve Your Shot</h2>



“When you’re laying at home at night and you’re really bored,&nbsp;take your basketball&nbsp;which you’re probably sleeping with if you’re a basketball player,&nbsp;and shoot straight&nbsp;up,”&nbsp;No. 23 said.



“Lay your head on the pillow, shoot it straight up, and try to have the basketball come back on your nose.&nbsp;If you can do that and do it with some consistency, then you get the current form of a shot, not just a free throw, a shot in general, and the best way to do that is take it and finish it,”&nbsp;MJ continued.


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Jordan was never the biggest three-point shooter, but he’s perhaps the&nbsp;greatest mid-range scorer this game will ever see. So, if you’re a young hooper with big dreams, you know what you have to do now.

Michael Jordan revealed the ultimate trick to learn how to shoot

Michael Jordan revealed the ultimate trick to learn how to shoot - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/michael-jordan" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Michael Jordan</a> has been the biggest inspiration to most <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> players that came after him. Even <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a> admittedly dreamed of being as good as the Chicago Bulls legend.



For years, Jordan’s GOAT status was undisputed and not even debated. He was so obviously superior to every single one of his peers that no one dared to even make it a conversation.



That’s why ESPN pundit Stephen A. Smith will always have Jordan ranked higher than the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers’ </a>star, who hasn’t been the consensus best player on Earth every year.



<h2>Stephen A. Smith Makes GOAT Case For Michael Jordan</h2>



“During the LeBron James era, there were debates as to whether or not he was the best in the world,” Smith said on his podcast. “When Michael Jordan was playing there was never a debate ever as to who was the best in the world.”



“Even with Larry Bird or Magic Johnson winning the championship, it was clear that Michael Jordan was the best player in the world,” Smith added. “Larry Bird called him God.”


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Of course, everybody’s entitled to their opinion, and there should be no shame in being No. 2 to the great Michael Jordan, but these comments will most likely reignite this never-ending debate.

Stephen A. Smith explains why LeBron James will never be as good as Michael Jordan

Stephen A. Smith explains why LeBron James will never be as good as Michael Jordan - Bolavip US

Dwyane Wade was one of the best players in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> history. He may not be put in the same tier as <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/michael-jordan">Michael Jordan</a> or <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a>, but his contribution to the game of basketball is unquestionable.



The Flash played a pivotal role in all three championships in Miami Heat history, leading the team to its first ever success in his third year before winning two more rings next to The King.



Wade was recently introduced into the Basketball Hall of Fame, and his take on the GOAT debate went viral again. In 2021, the former guard revealed his position in this conversation.



<h2>Wade explained why MJ, not LeBron, is his GOAT</h2>



“I come from a Jordan era. I am biased and I’m going to be biased until the day I pass away. Michael Jordan will be my GOAT,” Wade said on the I Am Athlete podcast, via NBC Sports Chicago. “I’m not taking anything away from LeBron. LeBron is amazing. But Michael Jordan is my GOAT.



“He (LeBron) will be the GOAT for a lot of generations. I started playing the game because of Michael Jordan. He will be my GOAT until the day I pass away… For me, from Chicago, where I grew up, I made it out the hood because I seen a dude, No. 23, play the game of basketball at a level that I was like, ‘I just want to do some of that.&apos;”



A Chicago native, Wade made it clear that for obvious reasons MJ will always be at the top. But just like he grew up watching Jordan, he knows that LeBron will be the GOAT for millions who looked up to him this century.



“To me, it doesn’t take anything away from LeBron. LeBron will be the GOAT of this generation that watched him grow up, just like we watched Michael Jordan grow,“ Wade added. “Bron’s my guy. But Jordan’s my GOAT.



“… LeBron is one of my good friends. I have so much respect for what he’s doing now, what he’s done and what he will eventually do, because he’s not done yet. It will definitely be an argument that will need to be had. If LeBron James ends up the No. 1 scorer of all-time, top five in assists and top five in rebounds — and have four, five or six championships — you can not do nothing but have the conversation of who is the greatest of all time.”


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LeBron has already broken Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s scoring record, which puts him in a stronger position in this debate. But like Wade said back in the day, everyone will have their own GOAT.

Michael Jordan or LeBron James? Dwyane Wade picked his GOAT

Michael Jordan or LeBron James? Dwyane Wade picked his GOAT - Bolavip US

The wait for the beginning of a new <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> season can be a bit long, which is why we often hear the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a> – <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/michael-jordan">Michael Jordan</a> debate during the offseason. This GOAT question has been made for years and it doesn’t look like it will stop anytime soon.



The King has millions of admirers around the world who are convinced he’s the best to ever play the game, and he certainly has given them reasons to believe so. But MJ fans also have arguments to disagree.



Either way, we are talking about two legends who are a reference to everyone in the sport. That’s why Pat Riley used Jordan as an example to explain what an amazing player Dwyane Wade was.



<h2>Pat Riley explains how Dwyane Wade was like Michael Jordan</h2>



According to Five Reasons Sports, Riley called Wade “Jordan-like. He was a like a cat, he was like a cougar. We used to watch this on tape all the time, ‘Look at how low he is to the ground….’ That’s Michael.”



On top of that, The Godfather said The Flash was the greatest player on Earth in 2006, when he led the Miami Heat to their first NBA championship in his third year in the league.


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Wade later won two more rings in South Florida, both of them next to LeBron. Though the comparison with Jordan will probably make noise, he definitely made a name for himself in the league.

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Former NBA champion with LeBron James draws Michael Jordan comparison

Regardless of how long we’ve been hearing it, the GOAT conversation continues to be a thing in the NBA world. The question is usually reduced to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/michael-jordan">Michael Jordan</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a>, though other legends such as <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry">Stephen Curry</a> sometimes make the debate.



MJ made a strong case during his successful stint with the Chicago Bulls in the 90s, but The King also proved to be worth of the status by winning rings with three different teams this century.



The Golden State Warriors star, however, isn’t one of those comparing legacies. Like many other people, Curry doesn’t believe there’s a single GOAT, but that many players were the best in their respective eras.



<h2>Stephen Curry gets real on the GOAT debate involving Michael Jordan, LeBron James</h2>



“I ascribe to the mindset that there are multiple GOATs,” Curry told Willie Geist of Today, via Bleacher Report. “And I hate that, it’s not a cop-out answer, but it’s so hard to compare eras. And getting into that conversation of ‘oh if you put Michael in this era or if you put LeBron in that era,’ it’s kind of unfair. It’s a great barbershop debate, and it’s something that’ll never stop until the end of time.”


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Curry has a fair point, and it’s probably for the best to see it that way. Both LeBron and MJ gave a lot to the game of basketball, so why not just recognize what they did in their respective careers?

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LeBron James or Michael Jordan? Stephen Curry weighs in on GOAT debate

For years, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> fans claimed that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kobe-bryant" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kobe Bryant</a> was the closest thing to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/michael-jordan" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Michael Jordan</a> we would ever see. Truth be told, that seemed to be a fair assessment, as their games were quite similar.



Jordan jokingly took a shot at Bryant for copying his moves, and the Los Angeles Lakers legend openly admitted he tried to emulate his game to the six-time NBA champion.



However, as honored as he was by the comparisons, there was a point when the Black Mamba said enough was enough. There, he explained why one could never compare one to the other.



<h2>Kobe Bryant Talked About The Comparisons With Michael Jordan</h2>



“I appreciated them, but after a while it just got old,” Bryant told ESPN. “They eventually faded away because I was putting together my own identity. But I’ll never forget how much I learned from MJ. I got so much from him. I knew what he did, I knew his moves and I used them.



“But for me the comparisons didn’t work because our situations were totally different,” Bryant added. “I came straight out of high school and played with a dominant big in Shaquille. Man, I was so young when I got to the NBA. What was I, like, 17? I mean, 17! The more you think about it, my situation was completely different than MJ’s, so the comparisons were just, you know, I stopped paying attention to them.”


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That’s why talking about players from different eras will never be truly objective, and while all the GOAT debate is pretty much futile. At the end of the day, all we can do is be thankful that we got to witness both of them.

Kobe Bryant explained why he could not be compared to Michael Jordan - Bolavip US

Kobe Bryant explained why he could not be compared to Michael Jordan

Ring culture has been a major issue in today’s <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA.</a> The fans don’t seem to value great players unless they win a championship, which is why they urged <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Damian Lillard</a> to leave the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Portland Trail Blazers</a> for years.



Of course, measuring a player’s greatness based on championships alone might be unfair and insufficient. There are so many incredible talents that were never lucky enough to have a title-winning-caliber core next to them.



That’s the case with Tracy McGrady, who recently shared his thoughts on ring culture, explaining how the narrative around <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/michael-jordan" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Michael Jordan</a> would be so different if it wasn’t for Scottie Pippen.



<h2>Tracy McGrady Says Michael Jordan Was Just A Great Individual Players</h2>



“In today’s society and sports, you get defined by winning championships,” McGrady said on the Pat Bev Podcast. “Whereas everybody is not lucky enough to be in those situations. You look at some of the greats that played this game.”



“And I’m not saying that Magic Johnson was lucky, but Magic Johnson played with a lot of freaking Hall Of Famers. Not saying Larry Bird is lucky; he played with a lot of Hall Of Famers, right?” T-Mac continued.



“Jordan wasn’t so lucky about playing with a lot of Hall Of Famers, he just had a great sidekick in Scottie Pippen,” McGrady added. “But if you look at Jordan before Scottie Pippen became Scottie Pippen, Jordan was just a great individual player.”



“Like, Jordan wasn’t getting out of the first round or going deep into the playoffs before Scottie Pippen became Scottie Pippen. So you gotta have the talent to win a championship but not everybody’s blessed to play with a championship organization,” McGrady concluded.


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Jordan fans might take those words as an offense or a shot at the six-time NBA champion. Then again, to each his own, and Pippen’s influence On the Bulls’ success is simply undeniable.

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Tracy McGrady has blazing-hot take on Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen

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