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ago by Newbie (370 points)
Hello! The idea of a player being the "greatest of all time" is a subjective opinion, having to do with stats and skill as well as public perception. As the title of the article says, it's a debate. Therefore, this cannot really be true or false because it is an opinion.
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ago by Newbie (300 points)
Hi! According to this article, Michael Jordan technically received more votes than LeBron James, so technically he would be the GOAT. Also this title is mostly biased and relies on both stats AND opinions. So it cannot be a true fact that LeBron James is the GOAT.
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ago by Newbie (340 points)
The term "GOAT" is opinionated. As mentioned in the article, Michael Jordan's "peak might never be matched." In the survey conducted by Bleacher Report, where they asked active NBA players who the GOAT of basketball is, 45.9 percent of the 133 players responded with Michael Jordan. Lebron James closely followed with 42.1 percent (Kobe Bryant at 9.8 percent). The article provided seems to be more of a debate filled with opinions, rather than facts.
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LeBron being the GOAT is a strong argument. His longevity, versatility, and consistency are unmatched in NBA history. He’s excelled for over two decades, evolving his game to dominate in different eras, and becoming the all-time leading scorer while also ranking in the top 10 for assists and rebounds. His 10 Finals appearances and ability to carry multiple teams deep into the playoffs highlight his sustained greatness.

That said, the GOAT debate also depends on what you value most in a player. If championships and perfection in the biggest moments are the criteria, Michael Jordan's 6-0 Finals record and 10 scoring titles might hold more weight for some.

Ultimately, LeBron's case is undeniable for his all-around greatness and longevity, and it's fair to say he's at least one of the GOATs, but the article you reference does favor Jordan in a lot of aspects, leading this claim to be very much subjective. 

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ago by Novice (570 points)

LeBron James is the GOAT in this circumstance. Someone commented that being the Greatest Of All Time is subjective. While that may be true, when evaluating the GOAT from the angle of basketball career from start to finish, LeBron clearly wins. The key is that this is the angle I am taking and these and the idea of looking at the careers in totality is important because although Jordan may have had the better peak, LeBron had the greatest career. Greatest is different than best. It incapsulates both aura and legacy. When evaluating LeBron's career in totality the biggest thing is that LeBron had the most hype of any prospect in the history of the NBA and he was able to surpass those expectations. In this article it demonstrates how LeBron some how lived up to the hype of being labeled "The Chosen one". LeBron literally had everything. Jordan stayed on one team his whole career that was perfectly curated around him. He had a great supporting cast constantly and had an amazing coach and never had to worry about forming new chemistry. LeBron won finals MVP on three separate teams. Each team he has been on he has been a different variant of greatness. He is the all time scoring leader and is now playing with his son. 

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