LeBron James officially passed Michael Jordan to become ‘Greatest of All Time’, says Kendrick Perkins

Kendrick Perkins argues that LeBron James' third gold medal win at the Paris Olympics puts him above Michael Jordan in the GOAT conversation.

LeBron James officially passed Michael Jordan to become ‘Greatest of All Time’, says Kendrick Perkins

LeBron James’ Olympic Gold gives him an edge over Michael Jordan in the NBA GOAT debate according to Kendrick Perkins (Via Open Source/X)

Kendrick Perkins believes that LeBron James’ third gold medal win at the Paris Olympics puts him above Michael Jordan in the GOAT conversation. Perkins praised LeBron’s consistent performance throughout the tournament, where he asserted he was the best player on Team USA.

However, others argue that winning one more gold medal than Michael Jordan isn’t a straightforward argument for James’ greatness. MJ only played in two Olympics, winning two gold medals, while King James took four Olympic appearances to win three gold medals and a bronze.

He's the greatest of all time... He got one up on MJ right now. LeBron James, he was consistently, from the start of this tournament, the best player on Team USA. Yes, at 39 years of age, but he did it in all fashions... Now he has three gold medals, MJ has two.
Kendrick Perkins said on ESPN’s Get Up

Additionally, Team USA’s superteam lineup, featuring the best players in the NBA, makes it difficult to compare LeBron’s gold medal wins to Jordan’s. Jordan leads in NBA championships, with six titles and an undefeated Finals record, while LeBron has four championships and six Finals losses.

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The debate between LeBron and Jordan’s greatness continues, with Perkins’ argument unlikely to change anyone’s views. LeBron’s exceptional play in the Olympics earned him MVP honors and a spot on the Olympic All-Star starting five, solidifying his status as one of the greatest players of all time.

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Kendrick Perkins on LeBron James’ unparalleled influence in the NBA

LeBron James is widely regarded as the most powerful figure in the NBA, with a level of influence that extends beyond the court. According to Kendrick Perkins, James’ gravity is so strong that it affects the media’s coverage of the league.

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Look, that mf**** Bron is so powerful, the (2024) draft, we had to talk about his son, Bronny, just to keep people engaged. What I'm saying is, that's how powerful he is, because Bronny is tied to LeBron, and in order to keep people interested in this draft that we just had, we had to talk about him, to keep the rating where they were.
Kendrick Perkins said during Road Trippin’s post-gold medal match episode:

Perkins noted that the recent NBA draft discussion was dominated by James’ son, Bronny, simply because of his connection to LeBron. Furthermore, Richard Jefferson added context to Perkins’ statement, where he highlighted James’ impact on ESPN’s coverage.

Jefferson explained that James’ move to the West Coast forced ESPN to adapt their programming, covering more Lakers games on the East Coast to accommodate the time zone difference. This shift in coverage was a testament to James’ unparalleled influence on the league.

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