Victor Wembanyama gives INCREDIBLE response to LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan question

Victor Wembanyama has a clear answer for the LeBron James vs Michael Jordan question, settles the debate once and for all.

Victor Wembanyama gives INCREDIBLE response to LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan question

Michael Jordan, Victor Wembanyama and LeBron James

Few basketball players dominate headlines like Victor Wembanyama has even before stepping foot on an NBA court. The consensus #1 player in the 2023 NBA Draft stands out above his peers due to his generational skill set that defies his towering height of 7’4″. He possesses remarkable guard-like abilities that are rarely seen in players of his stature. What makes him even more valuable is his ability to shoot off the dribble, a highly sought-after skill in NBA. With his rare blend of size, ball handling, and shooting proficiency, Wembanyama has the potential to revolutionize the game.

Wembanyama is expected to become a game-changer in the league. But before he answers whether he lives up to his billing as a once-in-a-lifetime athlete, the young star has already answered the one question that some believe he will be a part of in the future: Who is the greatest player of all time: LeBron James or Michael Jordan?

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During an interview, Wembanyama was questioned about the ongoing debate between MJ and James and which one he believed was superior. The 19-year-old provided a well-considered response in French, which was later translated into English. He said, “For me, for a long time, I kept thinking that the best basketball player was LeBron.” Wembanyama then added, “But in the end, when I tell myself that the goal is to win, it makes an extra argument for MJ”

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This is something several people have spoken about in the past, including LeBron James’ agent, Rich Paul. Let’s take a deeper dive into the “winning” argument.

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Victor Wembanyama says winning decides the GOAT debate between LeBron James and Michael Jordan

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While Wembanyama has all the right to decide his GOAT depending on his criteria, the argument is far more complex. LeBron James’ agent Rich Paul weighed in on this debate, providing inputs of his own. Paul’s arguments seem to neutralize those given by Wembanyama. He weighed in on the ongoing debate about the GOAT, referring to Bill Russell’s record of 11 championship rings. Paul implied that winning championships alone should not determine the GOAT. If that were the case, Russell’s impressive record automatically makes him the greatest player ever.

Paul also acknowledged LeBron James’ remarkable consistency in reaching the NBA Finals 10 times in his 20-year career, despite only winning four times. However, he noted that being the GOAT required considering other factors such as individual statistics, impact on the game, and overall legacy.

While players can express their support for James or Jordan in the debate, the issue is more complex than commonly believed. If James were to win his fifth championship this year, the conversation could take a different turn.

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