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.🙂
Russell was always considered the greatest…he completely dominated at everything he did athletically well before Jordan or LeBron came along. The man won Eleven Titles…in thirteen seasons…and yeah…he played against Wilt and some of the toughest players ever. Larry Bird was and is considered the Greatest team player ever. I watched Michael Dominate…he did it differently than LeBron. Even Kobe did it differently than LeBron.
MJ is the most dominant. Bird was the best team player. Russell would be most likely to win the series.
LeBron has great numbers…but he’s never…ever…won without at least two All Stars to him…and never will.