The Undertaker’s NBA GOAT Pick Would Definitely Upset LeBron James and Kobe Bryant Fans: “Kobe Belongs Somewhere in That Conversation”

The Undertaker is widely regarded as one of the G.O.A.Ts in professional wrestling. The Phenom’ adorned an epic era of WWE, creating a legacy that lasted over 30 years, without even once breaking his one-of-a-kind, distinctive character. Now, Taker is back to his true self, Mark Calaway, and is enjoying his retirement life.

The WWE legend did not initially plan to be a wrestler. He was a professional basketball player in his college period and turned down a career in the game. However, Taker still follows basketball, and he has a favorite, who in his opinion, is the NBA G.O.A.T.

The Undertaker Chooses the G.O.A.T of NBA

‘The Deadman’ has been opening up about himself, his illustrious career, and various other things after his retirement. In an interview with the “Sports Illustrated Media Podcast” with Jimmy Traina, Mark Calaway reflected on his WWE experiences. Additionally, Taker also talked about the end of his legendary streak and his altercation with Vince McMahon.

About his pick on who the Greatest Of All Time in NBA is, the Undertaker said, “It’s undeniable how great a player LeBron James is, but Jordan just had a different mindset. He’s second to none. Maybe it was the era I grew up in, and I was much more involved in basketball at that point. Kobe belongs somewhere in that conversation, too, but I’m a Jordan guy.”

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Michael Jordan and LeBron James are the two giants in NBA and are always in the G.O.A.T. debate. However, as Taker grew up watching ‘His Airness’, it is no strange surprise that he picked Jordan. However, this would certainly not make James and Bryant fans happy.

Nevertheless, there was an infamous incident where LeBron refused to meet Taker even after ‘The Phenom’ waited too long just to see him.

Mark Calaway and His Connection With Basketball

The Undertaker would have been a prolific basketball player even if he had not found his call in wrestling. Acing with his significant athletic skills, Taker played basketball in college. His team was the Texas Wesleyan University.

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‘The Deadman’ had a great opportunity to pursue his career in Europe, but later refused because of his passion for wrestling. However, it was a blessing for both the Undertaker and WWE. On April 1st, Taker will officially be part of the WWE Hall of Fame class of 2022.