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Fans Debate About The Athlete Of The Century: LeBron James Is The Only NBA Player On The List

LeBron James was put in the middle of a Twitter debate discussing who the best athlete of the 2000s is.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Dec 6, 2022
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LeBron James is arguably the most recognizable active basketball player in the world, with an incredible body of work that spans over 20 years, including his unmatched high school career. James has been entertaining fans for over a generation, with adults having been born after he started his career.

With us being 22 years into the 2000s, a Twitter account asked users who the greatest athlete of the century is. The options were LeBron James, Cristiano Ronaldo, Tom Brady, Floyd Mayweather Jr., Tiger Woods, and Michael Phelps. People had a lot to say about this group and which one deserves the crown.

Who would you consider the athlete of the century so far? ๐Ÿค” pic.twitter.com/Qtf171kkQU

— Daily Loud (@DailyLoud) December 6, 2022

Lebron by a mile pic.twitter.com/RGApkOVYY2

— ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ด๐Ÿ๐Ÿ—ก๏ธ (@aykeepitabuck) December 6, 2022

7 ballon dโ€™ors
most goals and assists
greatest playmaker

its Lionel Messi. pic.twitter.com/rEHbXse3j0

— #EGE Julio (@RasheeTouchdown) December 6, 2022

I mean yโ€™all atleast gotta have her on the ballot wtf pic.twitter.com/mqflJ7AlHk

— C. Jordan, Jr. (@CJfromVA) December 6, 2022

https://twitter.com/OJSIMPS0NBURNER/status/1599956291258138629

The fact that you put Ronaldo there over Messi shows you're American

— Zon (@____zon____) December 6, 2022

Brady or Tiger.

— MilkToast (@CucciSlayer8888) December 6, 2022

FLOYD MAYWEATHER JR. TBE. HE WAS HIS OWN BOSS AND HE DIDN'T BREAK FOR NOBODY. 1 OF 1.๐Ÿ pic.twitter.com/zErgnV7Obd

— GeeThanksToMAYWEATHER/SPENCE/CURRY#30 (@garythearies1) December 6, 2022

No one knows him outside USA, same with Tom Brady. All they know is their name. Billions of people have watched Ronaldo play football and Mayweather Boxing

— Harry (@FullStacksA) December 6, 2022

https://twitter.com/Username1641/status/1599956955740930048https://twitter.com/ovo_10_23/status/1599958865898246144

Definitely not lebron ๐Ÿ˜ญ he isnโ€™t even in the top 30

— Qura (@Qurandale) December 6, 2022

Lebron impact on and off the court would make him the greatest athlete of the century, 4x champ, 4x Mvp, 4x Fmvp, Is a scoring and assist champ, Lebron is the greatest COMPLETE basketball player to ever touch the court, and on top of that donate to charity and created a school.๐Ÿ

— LebronNumba1Homie (@HomieLebron) December 6, 2022

Discussions like this are usually hypothetical, and this group might not actually be representative of the actual contenders. 

Many fans argued that Lionel Messi deserves a mention over Ronaldo for his exemplary play on-court and behavior off-court. James, on the other hand, should quite indisputably be the representative from the NBA here.


Should LeBron James Be Considered The Athlete Of The Century?

That is a tough group to be a part of. Most people may lean towards Tom Brady or Tiger Woods due to them completely dominating their sport, as compared to LeBron winning just 4 titles despite making 10 Finals appearances.

Michael Phelps had a very short prime as a swimmer but was arguably the greatest ever during his reign over the sport. All these players have achieved a lot to get this mention, but only one can be the greatest. James might be that one, but he’s still chasing the ghost of Michael Jordan to solidify himself as the greatest to ever play basketball. 

James is a model citizen off the court and the living standard of greatness on the court. It’s hard to find an athlete like LeBron, who has promoted the empowerment of athletes along with rewriting how players can maximize their wealth. If LeBron is the pick for you, you can’t be considered wrong for that.

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russellโ€”each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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