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The GOAT debate in the NBA rages every day. It’s a never-ending, ever-evolving discussion. LeBron James and Michael Jordan are often thrown around debates and there are endless comparisons. But no comparison is as hilarious as Jaime Foxx’s recent take while declaring ‘goat’. His take was rather unique, laced with humor and impersonation.
Hollywood star’s friendship with LeBron goes back to the 2000s when he was already an established actor and LeBron was just starting out. While declaring him the GOAT, he cited one significant reason why he believes so.
Jaime declares GOAT in his own way
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In a podcast, Foxx declared LeBron as the undisputed “GOAT” of basketball. He stated, “His(LeBron’s) percentage on the last-second shots. He is number one”. After declaring his number 1 he took to the camera directly to address why he believed so. “Stop all the hype”, he said. “He drinks GOAT milk and eats GOAT cheese”.
So when he says that LeBron’s clutch shots are number 1, there is no doubt about it. But his reasons for believing that are rather unbelievable.
LeBron vs. Jordan is still an ongoing debate
When it comes to the greatest player of all time, it is often just one perspective that takes a biased side. Both of them have crazy stats depending on how exactly one reads it. When it comes to last-second shots, both LeBron and Jordan have had their fair share of iconic moments.
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LeBron has shown remarkable efficiency in crunch time. In the final 24 seconds of a game, he has a shooting percentage of 40%. While LeBron is leading here, Jordan simply dominates in other stats and comparisons. For example, Jordan still made the highest number of points per game and more steals than LeBron.
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To make up for Jordan’s numbers, LeBron has played more total number of games than him and would still play more. The records are likely to be made and broken again. LeBron is still to make up for six championships. On the other hand, Jordan is still considered by many the best clutch players of all time. His game-winning steal and convert shot in Game 6 of the 1998 NBA Finals is still remembered as one of the greatest plays in NBA history.
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While Foxx’s statement might seem outrageous to some, it does bring up an interesting point about LeBron’s efficiency in clutch moments. However, comparing players from different eras is always tricky due to the changing style and stats.
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