LeBron James, during an episode of the New Heights podcast with former NFL star Jason Kelce and current NFL star Travis Kelce, confirmed the longstanding rumor that, as a teenager, he did indeed play in a now-infamous pickup game in Chicago with six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan and other—at the time—NBA veterans.
The argument about who is the Greatest of All Time in NBA history is one that has transcended the last few decades. Many believe that it is between former star Michael Jordan and current Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James.
The NBA world would have loved to see LeBron James and Michael Jordan play against each other. Surprisingly it actually did happen, but it was when James was a teenager, and it was also a pickup game.
You can’t ask me who’s the GOAT between LeBron and Michael. Neither one of them are GOATs. They both won differently. You can’t put them at the top of the pinnacle.
Hawks 110 (21-19), Bulls 94 (18-23): Atlanta was without Trae Young, Jalen Johnson and Dominique Wilkins, but Keaton Wallace (27 points, six rebounds, six assists, four steals) led the Hawks over a Bulls team that shot 6 of 27 from deep and turned it over 20 times.
LeBron James has set the record straight on the pickup game he played alongside NBA legend Michael Jordan and other major basketball players.
The LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan debate has raged for years. Jordan's six championships and perfect Finals record make him a legend, while LeBron's all-around game and longevity
It may seem unreal, but there was a time when Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James shared the court with the legendary Michael Jordan.
David’s podcast, former NBA champion Scottie Pippen stirred up the ongoing debate over who deserves the title of "Greatest of All Time" (GOAT) in basketball. While Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has long been considered by many as one of the front-runners for the prestigious honor,
Beverley's co-host, Adam Ferrone, known as "Rone," compared that play to Michael Jordan's iconic layup, where he switches hands midair during the 1991 NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers. Beverley quickly responded by pointing out that Jordan wasn't making those plays at the age of 40.
Pippen recently took aim at LeBron in an interview, questioning whether teams would prefer him or LeBron at their peaks.