Michael Jordan To His Friend Jayson Williams: “LeBron James Could Play In Any Era”

Former NBA star Jayson Williams has openly discussed what Michael Jordan's opinion on LeBron James as a basketball player is.

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The debate between LeBron James and Michael Jordan as the greatest player in NBA history continues to rage on, especially with James’ late-career achievements giving him longevity that no other NBA player has achieved before. The GOAT conversation will always elicit really strong reactions from everyone, especially the two people involved in the conversation.

Former New Jersey Net and 1998 All-Star Jayson Williams recently revealed that he played golf with Jordan a few months ago and that the now 62-year-old said that LeBron would fit into any era of basketball.

“Different eras. I asked Michael this when we played golf about five months ago, and he said, ‘LeBron James could play in any era’.”

Williams was also asked whom he’d prefer taking between LeBron and Jordan in the conversation, with Williams firmly supporting Jordan while joking about how either answer he gives will have someone mad.

“I’m taking the killer! I’m taking MJ. Yeah, it’s going to be a close score. They’re two of the best that ever did it. But that boy is strong, you know? LeBron is STRONG. But if I say MJ, LeBron might get mad, and if I say LeBron, Michael and Charles Oakley are going to get mad. I can’t win this one! I’ve been in enough trouble in my life!”

This is an unsolvable debate, as Jordan and LeBron will never get the chance to compete against each other to see who comes out on top. While Jordan’s two-way abilities and mental intangibles might help him overcome LeBron in a game, James is much more powerful and explosive while also having a more evolved skillset.

James’ passing chops would be useless in a one-on-one, but it would make him that much harder to guard in an NBA game. There’s no point in arguing this unless you can see them compete, otherwise, it’s all hypotheticals.

Fadeaway World has tried to find an objective way to measure both their accomplishments, but Jordan did come slightly ahead by those methods. ‘Objective’ is hard to do when you’re comparing eras, especially with how statistical inflation has impacted the game.

Everyone would love to see this get settled so we can move on, but this can never be settled. Even after both players are dead, their names will likely be brought up within this context of the GOAT, with potentially a third star eventually dealing with the same hate and issues LeBron is dealing with now.

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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 ReportYahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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