“Debate over!” – LeBron James gets ‘GOAT’ shouts over Michael Jordan as Lakers star adds In-Season Tournament championship
LeBron James adds another feather in his GOAT claim cap, fans continue to laud his accomplishments.
LeBron and Jordan in the GOAT conversation (NBAE)
LeBron James has always been compared to Michael Jordan. The label of the ‘Greatest Of All Time’ is the most hotly debated topic with James staking his claim.
With the NBA’s In-Season championship going to the Los Angeles Lakers, it adds another feather in the cap of James’ career. James took the MVP trophy after guiding the Lakers with elite performances throughout the tournament. This is something Jordan could never have. James wanted the trophy from the start.
LeBron James is playing in his 21st season in the NBA. James led the Cleveland Cavaliers to 8 straight Eastern Conference finals on his own. Now adding the In-Season Tournament title has been equally important to James’ legacy. The league’s all-time top scorer has a valid argument on who is the greatest ever. The 4-time champion James vs the 6-time champion Michael Jordan.
Statistics have favored James in the debate, with his longevity adding to the illustrious talent that he possesses. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar has the drive to win titles year in and year out which has defined his mindset whenever he takes to the court.
LeBron James wins fans over with the In-Season tournament
Consequently, with this final win, fans are arguing whether the GOAT debate is over. As James has achieved something that Jordan could not. Add to that his continuous efforts to be in the top-10 of every statistical category.
James was locked in throughout the tournament. Even though he was playing in his 21st season, James has been putting up numbers no other player in history has done in the league. Fans were reacting to this achievement;
Even when LeBron James hangs up his shoes, the GOAT debate will be most-likely not be concluded. His intention to play into his 40s will see a few more records drop. Concurrently, fans will have to wait till then.
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