Usually, when we talk about nba goat. It is just MJ VS Lebron.
Yes, I know Kareem, Wilt, and even Russell get some votes. But it is still dominated by MJ and Lebron.
Why? What are the separator? Is it just the achievements? Or Just the eye test that they play basketball better?
Kareem, Wilt, Russell, Shaq, Hakeem, Magic, Larry, Hakeem, Kobe are usually in people’s top 10-12 range.
But why are we (or at least most people) only considering MJ and Lebron?
Anyways, I expect a new Goat Candidate will be present in 2040s.
Seems like he is not yet in the league. Unless Players like Wemby proves me wrong
PS: Please have serious answers.🙂
The league is obviously getting better so it makes sense the 2 most recent outliers were the best players we’ve seen.
It’s not a fair comparison because the old players played in undeveloped leagues that didn’t have international influence or money influence.
Best to note the best of their eras and leave it at that. Looking at stats from 20 years ago we know is stupid because of the three point line and the way the refs call games now.
Imagine 60 years ago…