Michael Jordan has been legendary in the NBA for decades and has established himself as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. But as Lebron James approaches Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s record for the most points scored in NBA history, the debate on who is the NBA GOAT between LeBron and Michael Jordan has gained renewed attention. Recently, a divisive opinion on social media regarding the issue gained a lot of traction and prompted fans to chime in with their heated takes.
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The debate over who is the greatest NBA player of all time has been a source of controversy for decades, with Michael Jordan and LeBron James often at the centre of the discussion. Despite the significant achievements of both players, fans are still divided, with arguments being made for each player’s unique style of play and stat sheets.
Divisive take on social media triggers heated Michael Jordan-LeBron James debate
Fans were quick to react to a bold claim made by sportscaster Rick Kamla on Twitter that if Michael Jordan had not retired twice and stayed healthy, he would have scored 42,902 points. Many fans found the claim to be embarrassing, with some stating that it was a futile exercise to try to quantify what might have been.
If #MichaelJordan would have played and stayed healthy instead of retiring twice, he would have 42,902 points. Just sayin. Happy MJ day.
— Rick Kamla (@RickKamlaSports) February 3, 2023
Others pointed out that Jordan’s two retirements and subsequent comebacks are a testament to his passion for the game and his love for the sport. Regardless of one’s opinion on the matter, it is clear that Jordan’s impact on the game of basketball cannot be overstated, and he will always be remembered as one of the greatest players to ever grace the court. Here are a few reactions from fans:
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This is so embarrassing
— Shane Lennon (@shane_lennon17) February 4, 2023
But he did and doesn’t have those points
— Alex B. (@KnicksCentral) February 3, 2023
If Michael Jordan was as mentally tough as Lebron James, he would have continued the grind for 20 straight years and he would not have retired 3-times.
He wasn't cut from the same cloth.
Happy insecurity day!
— Double Dribble (@Stats_N_Facts) February 4, 2023
No one was asking him to retire. He chose to hide.
— All Things Basketball (@allstatsnba) February 4, 2023
Well, then maybe he should have played and stayed healthy instead of retiring twice
— Ben Murphy (@MurphJammin) February 4, 2023
The age-old GOAT debate
Michael Jordan is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time and for good reasons. With six championship rings, six Finals MVPs, and the all-time record for playoff points scored, Jordan dominated the game during his time in the league. Despite retiring twice during his career, MJ still managed to make a significant impact on the sport and cement his legacy as one of the all-time greats.
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Lastly, the debate over who is the greatest NBA player of all time will likely continue for years to come. With passionate arguments being made for both Michael Jordan and LeBron James. Ultimately, the debate on who is the GOAT is subjective and depends on individual opinions.
With LeBron on the brink of breaking Abdul-Jabbar’s record, do you agree that MJ could have surpassed both Lakers greats if he had not retired early? Let us know in the comments.
