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The NBA world is overflowing with love for the Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, who recently achieved what was believed to be unattainable. The four-time NBA champ surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the new all-time leading scorer in NBA history after 39 years. Now that LeBron James has become the all-time scorer; many experts believe that he has come a lot closer to the GOAT crown. However, as the debate never stops, many fans continue to believe that Michael Jordan is and will be the greatest. Recently, the eldest son of Shaquille O’Neal, Myles, went against his own father to put a cold end to the LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan debate.

Myles O’Neal has established himself as a rising star in the field of music and entertainment. The 25-year-old is a popular reality TV star, fashion model, and renowned DJ with a net worth of $5 million. Myles O’Neal recently took a trip to the memory lanes while congratulating LeBron James for achieving the historic feat.

The eldest son of Shaquille O’Neal settles the LeBron James vs Michael Jordan debate

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In a recently posted Instagram story, Myles O’Neal posted a picture from his childhood when the O’Neal boys met LeBron James. The four-time Finals MVP could be seen in a suit posing with Myles, Shaqir, and Shareef in the picture. The caption of Myles O’Neal’s story read, “BEST OF ALL TIME @KINGJAMES”?

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In another story, the grown-up O’Neal boys could be seen posing alongside a chilled LeBron James. The caption on the story read, “CONGRATS @KINGJAMES”

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Shaquille O’Neal’s millionaire son settled the GOAT debate by putting his money on LeBron James by deeming him the greatest. Unlike Myles, his father Shaquille O’Neal crowned Michael Jordan as the GOAT a few months ago. The Lakers legend also revealed how he felt playing against MJ in the league.

Shaquille O’Neal named Jordan as the GOAT

While talking about LeBron James breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s record in October 2020, Shaquille O’Neal stated that Michael Jordan was the greatest player in his opinion. Shaq reckoned that James achieving the all-time scoring feat would definitely put his name up there; but he still preferred Michael Jordan.?

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Moreover, Shaquille O’Neal also admitted that he wanted to pass legendary Wilt Chamberlain in terms of points to become the most dominant big man in NBA history. While sharing his experience of facing Michael Jordan, Shaquille said, “He’s the only man that had me terrified on the court. Because I went from high school admiring him to college admiring him and then he’s right there in front of you, and all the sh*t you see him doing on the poster; he’s doing it in real life. Like, he came by me so fast, sometimes I was like oh sh*t.”

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Further, Shaq revealed that he got hold of his nerves and tried his best to bring his A-game against the Chicago Bulls legend. Thus, in Shaquille O’Neal’s opinion, Michael Jordan is the GOAT.