“You say you’re the GOAT, why are you joining Bosh and D-Wade?” – LeBron James’ super team strategy hurts his NBA GOAT case, claims Mario Elie

Mario Elie, a 3x NBA champion, shares his thoughts on LeBron James' GOAT status, criticizing his tendency to team up with other superstars.

“You say you’re the GOAT, why are you joining Bosh and D-Wade?” – LeBron James’ super team strategy hurts his NBA GOAT case, claims Mario Elie

LeBron James and the GOAT debate continues

Three-time NBA champion and Houston Rockets legend Mario Elie shared his thoughts recently on the “Willie D Live Conversation” on LA Lakers LeBron James and the GOAT debate. Elie asserted that James’ tendency to team up with other superstars weakens his case for being called the league’s greatest.

The two-time champion with the Rockets thinks that LeBron James’ decision to join forces with other top players, such as Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh during his time with the Miami Heat, made his path to the championships he won easier than others. He noted that he and other legends, like Michael Jordan and the late Kobe Bryant, built their teams from the ground up.

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All these guys want to join each other and play with each other. No, I want to beat you! LeBron, you say you're the GOAT, why are you joining Bosh and D-Wade? We weren't doing that in the '90s. These boys want it easy right now.... LeBron wants Anthony Davis, and you're talking about you're the GOAT?
Mario Elie said

The King’s career has been marked by his ability to recruit and play with elite talent, including Wade, Bosh, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love at the Cava, and now Anthony Davis. This has led some to discredit his championships as being bought or inauthentic.

Despite this, the Olympic MVP’s accomplishments, which include four championship rings and the NBA’s all-time leading scorer title, has secured his place in the GOAT discussion. Coupled with his continued elite play at father-time 39 years old also strengthens his case.

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LeBron James makes Devin Booker’s Paris Olympics an unforgettable experience

Devin Booker was an unsung hero for the gold-medal-winning Team USA, and he expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to play alongside LeBron James and Stephen Curry in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Despite already having won a gold medal in Tokyo, Booker found this experience to be particularly special due to the chance to share the court with these legends.

This experience was totally different from the first one. Not taking anything away from that, but the atmosphere, obviously Stephen, LeBron joining us, this experience is going up there with any other experience in my lifetime.
Devin Booker said according to Marc J. Spears of Andscape

Booker acknowledged the unique strength of this year’s Team USA roster, which featured a plethora of superstars. He recognized the significance of playing with these greats and the distinct atmosphere of this Olympic tournament.

Booker’s experience in Paris was a memorable one, and he should have the opportunity to continue making Olympic memories in the future. As the Olympics come to Los Angeles in 2028, the Phoenix Suns’ star will likely be a key contributor.

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