One of the most meaningful debates when it comes to the NBA is who is the greatest player in NBA history, and most people would agree that the choice is between former Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan and current Los Angeles Lakers legend LeBron James.
James has a big edge over Jordan in terms of longevity, but at least for now, Jordan has won more NBA titles than James.
James is the NBA's all-time leading scorer and no one believed the record would ever be broken. Every basketball fan has an opinion on the matter, with some in favor of both players.
Former Lakers fans weighed in on the GOAT debate following the U.S. Olympic team's first game against Serbia, with Nick Young sharing his thoughts on social media and praising James' play.
Sorry, MJ…Bron's the GOAT, Captain America.
— Nick Young (@NickSwagyPYoung) July 28, 2024
James finished with 21 points, eight rebounds and nine assists in a comfortable win for the U.S. He's been playing his best games in exhibition games this summer, and that momentum continued in Team USA's opening game.
If Team USA wins the gold medal, it will be James' third Olympic gold medal, surpassing Jordan's total as the former Bulls player only won two gold medals in his playing career.
Olympic success is rarely the subject of debate, but James' performance, especially at his age, backs up that claim: He's nearly 40 and looks like the best player on a team loaded with the best talent the NBA has to offer.
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