Hours After Michael Jordan’s Trainer Mocked LeBron James With ‘Sneakers’ Jab, NBA Analyst Blasts Him for “Non-Basketball Things” in GOAT Debate

His Airness and The King are undoubtedly one of the greatest to ever play in the NBA. Michael Jordan and LeBron James may never have played against each other in the NBA, but they are regarded as the fiercest rivals. NBA fans have pitted them against each other in the GOAT debate for years now. Although the two NBA legends never shared any bitter exchanges in person, their fans have had aggressive debates regarding their credibility for ages. This debate was taken to a different level recently.

The two ‘greatest of their time’ have had an unparalleled impact on the league through their dominance in their respective eras. Their case in the GOAT debate is arguably stronger than that of any other player in NBA history. Over the years, they have only strengthened their case in the debate. However, a recent claim by Jordan’s former trainer sought to yet again close the debate once and for all.

Jordan’s trainer takes a bizarre ‘sneaker’ jab at LeBron James

Michael Jordan was a phenomenon from the moment he stepped onto the court. even his shoes a sensation from the moment they were launched. Jordan signed with Nike in 1984 as a Chicago Bulls rookie, knowing nothing about the commercial success he was bound to achieve.  Air Jordan has become the most iconic shoe in the world since its launch. However, James too, has an iconic shoe line with Nike.

LeBron James too, struck a historic deal with Nike in his rookie year. The Chosen One has grown to become the first active NBA player to achieve the billionaire status, due in large part, to his deal with Nike. However, despite the incredible success of his shoe line, it may not have been as iconic as the Air Jordans.

Jordan’s trainer, Tim Grover used this very detail to take a jab at The King.

“We’ve all heard stories about individuals getting robbed for their Jordans. Have you ever heard a story of anyone getting stuck for a pair of Brons?” asked Grover.

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However, he received heavy backlash from veteran NBA analyst Nick Wright.

Nick Wright slams Grover’s claim

Michael Jordan certainly owns the most iconic shoe line in the world. Despite the success of James’ shoe line, they are no match for the glorious Air Jordans. However, the GOAT debate is about basketball supremacy and not shoe line greatness. This was what Nick Wright tried to explain on the show First Things First.

“I think there’s a piece of – …folks who cut their teeth in the ’90s, who are just… – there’s a romanticization… of that era of basketball. I think… (it) wasn’t that great of an era for basketball,” he boldly claimed.

He then went on to slam Grover’s narrative, saying, “I said this was always used, the non-basketball things were always used for Michael. And then we have… (a) speaking appearance by his trainer, his final take being his shoes are better.”

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Nick Wright definitely did not seem pleased with Grover’s narrative. He slammed it by calling it a “non-basketball” claim. However, this incident just adds to the huge list of arguments on both sides.

Did Tim Grover make a valid claim? Or was Nick Wright more sensible? Share your thoughts in the comments below!