LeBron James broke a long-standing pattern of silence on the GOAT debate this week in an interview with ESPN's Dave McMenamin, calling the comparison to Michael Jordan "tiring barbershop talk" and saying he has never measured himself against his childhood idol because their games are fundamentally different.
"I think it's a very tiring conversation," James said. "You can look at both of us and say that you love both of us without trying to s— on the other person. And usually, it's s—ting on me." He added that he hopes he made Jordan proud wearing the number 23, calling Jordan "one of the most ruthless competitors" and acknowledging the version of himself that used to be bothered by the noise has faded with age.
The 41-year-old, in his record 23rd season, is the league's all-time leading scorer with four titles, four MVPs, and 21 All-NBA selections. Jordan retired with six titles, five MVPs, and an undefeated Finals record.
Via: @davemcten
LeBron James broke a long-standing pattern of silence on the GOAT debate this week in an interview with ESPN's Dave McMenamin, calling the comparison to Michael Jordan "tiring barbershop talk" and saying he has never measured himself against his childhood idol because their games are fundamentally different.
"I think it's a very tiring conversation," James said. "You can look at both of us and say that you love both of us without trying to s— on the other person. And usually, it's s—ting on me." He added that he hopes he made Jordan proud wearing the number 23, calling Jordan "one of the most ruthless competitors" and acknowledging the version of himself that used to be bothered by the noise has faded with age.
The 41-year-old, in his record 23rd season, is the league's all-time leading scorer with four titles, four MVPs, and 21 All-NBA selections. Jordan retired with six titles, five MVPs, and an undefeated Finals record.
Via: @davemcten
