Michael Jordan and LeBron James are two names that can immediately cause a debate to emerge among basketball fans. They are two of the best players to ever play the game. But the debate amongst fans is concerned with who is the best. And recently, boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya weighed in on it.
During an interview with Andy Cohen, Oscar De La Hoya, and Charlamagne Tha God were asked to pick between two icons and name who the bigger icon was. When asked to choose between basketball legends Michael Jordan and LeBron James, De La Hoya emphatically picked Michael Jordan over LeBron James with no hesitation.
De La Hoya becomes the latest celebrity to weigh in on the GOAT debate, with almost every massive figure in the world having an opinion on the matter. De La Hoya grew up watching Michael Jordan, and the two even represented the United States at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, both winning gold medals in their sport.
Who Is The GOAT Between Michael Jordan And LeBron James?
De La Hoya is far from the first one to give his opinion on the GOAT debate, and he surely won’t be the last. Michael Jordan’s former trainer Tim Grover explained why Jordan was the greatest of all time over LeBron James.
During his career, Michael Jordan won 6 NBA championships and Finals MVPs, doing so without ever losing in the finals. He also won 5 MVP trophies and a Defensive Player of the Year award. Jordan was a 13-time NBA All-Star and made 10 All-NBA first teams, and 9 All-NBA second teams.
As for LeBron James, he is a 4-time NBA champion and Finals MVP, along with reaching the Finals 10 times in his career. He has also won 4 MVP trophies, been a 19-time NBA All-Star, and made 13 All-NBA first teams, and 5 All-Defensive first teams. And above all else, LeBron is the NBA’s all-time leading scorer.
Regardless of who you think the GOAT is, there is no denying the impact both players have had on the game.
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