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Magic Johnson Once Gave The Best And Most Realistic Take On The GOAT Debate, Saying LeBron James Is The Greatest All-Around Player But Michael Jordan Is Still The GOAT

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Aug 9, 2022
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The debate of who is greater between Michael Jordan and LeBron James is one that will never find an objective resolution. Even though Jordan has an established set of accomplishments that LeBron is yet to match, many people cite his longevity and incredible Finals streak as things that have objectively made him surpass MJ already.

This is a debate that will rage on long after LeBron has also retired, until the day they have to compare the next star in the league to the legacies of both LeBron and Jordan. 

Magic Johnson has probably the best take on the GOAT debate, acknowledging that LeBron’s skill-set makes him the greatest all-around athlete to ever play the game but maintaining that MJ is the GOAT. Johnson did say that LeBron’s career isn’t over yet, so he could make moves towards equalling MJ in rings.  

“Let’s not take anything away from LeBron James because LeBron James is a great basketball player, one of the all-time best players to ever play the game. LeBron James, when you think about an all-around basketball player, he is the best of all time. As an all-around basketball player. But when you say, ‘who’s the greatest ever?’, it’s still Michael Jordan.”

“LeBron James’s chapter isn’t closed yet, he still has some basketball to play. Maybe, he has a chance to catch him later on if he can get some more championships under his belt. But until then, at the end of the day, they’re both great and play the game the right way, made their teammates better, and won championships.” 

Seeing the state of LeBron’s career heading into Year 20, it seems very tough to say that he will win 2 more championships and equal MJ’s 6 rings. The Lakers missed the postseason in 2021-22 and will have to make some major changes to the roster to give LeBron a chance to compete for a title in 2022-23. 

If the Lakers can pull off a miracle and give LeBron the pieces he needs to win a championship, it will be very interesting to see if he can actually push towards winning another championship or 2. He has proven his ability is still there with his performances last season. If a healthy AD and he can combine to find some of that 2020 magic, LBJ may make a genuine push towards MJ’s 6 championships. 

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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 Russell—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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