NBA predictions: How LeBron James tops Michael Jordan for GOAT status

Who is the greatest player of all time: Michael Jordan or LeBron James?

Those aren't the only two candidates, but they do dominate the debate -- which got new life this week when the Los Angeles Lakers won the NBA championship, giving James his fourth title.

We asked our ESPN Forecast panel a series of questions to get at the heart of the GOAT debate.

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Here are the results of our ESPN Forecast poll:

GOAT or not, many of LeBron James' feats over 17 seasons and counting are unprecedented. Kim Klement/Pool Photo via APWhere LeBron holds the advantage

In our recent All-Time NBArank, Jordan held a decisive edge over LeBron as the No. 1 player…