As the legacy of LeBron James grows, it’s become an increasingly popular statement to say he’s surpassed Michael Jordan as the greatest player in NBA history.
James certainly has an absurd number of accolades and incredible statistics to back his case, but it’s nearly impossible to say which of the two has a greater legacy.
This debate reached one of its many high points during the 2018-19 NBA season when James passed Jordan for fourth place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. Jordan had always been known for his prolific scoring abilities, and James passing him on the scoring list was plenty of ammunition for those who believe the latter is the greatest of all time.