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LeBron James Said He’s The GOAT After Beating The 73-9 Warriors

Nico Martinez
Mar 25, 2020
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We all know LeBron James is one of the greatest basketball players ever. But where he ranks, exactly, among guys like Magic, Kobe, Bird, and even Jordan is still widely debated among NBA circles.

For James himself, though, his moment of clarity came in 2016, after he led the Cavaliers to a miracle comeback over the 73-win Warriors. In a throwback clip, James admits that it was in that moment when he believed he surpassed MJ.

Throwback to LeBron saying he is the GOAT for beating the 73-9 Warriorspic.twitter.com/zY3BQC9ubY

— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) March 24, 2020

After a 73 win season, the 2016 Warriors were considered, at the time, to be the greatest team ever. With Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, Harrison Barnes, Andrew Bogut, they were rich with star-power and had depth in all positions.

For James to come back and beat them from down 3-1 is just downright unbelievable. It’s easy to see why anyone would call Bron the GOAT after that. In that series alone, he averaged 29.7 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 8.9 assists on 49% shooting. He dropped 109 points in the last three games combined.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bl3JCYxLvDI

On the flip side, his resume still comes up somewhat short in comparison to Jordan’s. Jordan has 6 Championships, 5 MVPs, and 10 Scoring Titles. Bron only has 3, 4, and 1 — respectively.

Nevertheless, the debate will continue to rage on, likely even long after James has called it a career. Maybe it’s best if we all just agree to disagree on this one.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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