Mario Chalmers is apparently done taking shots at former Miami Heat teammate LeBron James.
In a recent interview with Betway, Chalmers made another controversial statement. “I feel like Bron is the greatest basketball player to ever play this game, but he’s just not my GOAT.”
The former guard’s comments come on the back of his ‘fear’ comparison between James and Michael Jordan that had analysts and fans divided. Now, he took another dug at the four-time champion while weighing in on the GOAT debate.
In a conversation with NBA analyst Brandon ‘Scoop B’ Robinson, he clarified his previous comments.
“I’m very grateful for winning a ring, I have no problem with LeBron & I’m speaking from a perspective from people in @thebig3 who played against MJ and from what others have said about LeBron. I don’t see how it’s sucka s**t when you’re speaking on somebody’s feeling on someone else’s perspective.”
“Going more into the depth of my statement, you come into a Finals situation. Are you more fearful to face LeBron James or Michael Jordan? MJ is 6-0 in the Finals, and LeBron has 4 rings. When I say players didn’t fear LeBron, LeBron has been beaten, MJ has not. When LeBron first came to the Heat, people saw him as a villain. But when you line up next to him, you’re actually fearful of him because he’s trying to prove people wrong.”
There’s no doubt that Chalmers’ thoughts will flare up more controversy in the days to come.
LeBron James’ Teammate Tristan Thompson Called Out Mario Chalmers For His Remarks
Tristan Thompson, who spent enough time with James during his time with the Cleveland Cavaliers and now with the Lakers, called out Chalmers after his remarks.
“Guys be on some sucker s**t. I don’t like that kind of stuff,” Thompson said. “Guys are retired and not playing basketball, now you want to talk s**t about a guy that you won a championship with? Mario Chalmers, at one point, you were probably texting LeBron to get on a team for a job.”
Safe to say everyone has a right to their opinion, and that doesn’t change for Chalmers either. But then, he could perhaps respect his former mate instead of dishing it out.
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