In October 2018, James joked about that debate when Jordan did a promo for the “Sunday Night Football” showdown between Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers.
“A lot of talk going on these days about who is the greatest ever,” Jordan said. “About who has the titles, the raw talent, the most clutch moments. I get it, it’s a tough call. I mean, even the jersey numbers are the same. But maybe the best way to settle this debate is to play it out, head to head. I’ll watch that.”
James caught it and, with his tongue planted firmly in cheek, he threw down the GOAT gauntlet via Twitter, suggesting that they perhaps take the argument to the court.
IM READY!!!! Oh my bad I thought, maybe u were, umm never mind back to my regular schedule program https://t.co/4JmeesffNu
— LeBron James (@KingJames) October 29, 2018
As for Jordan, well, he isn’t one to let a challenge pass, famously saying of noted yapper LaVar Ball, “I don’t think he could beat me if I was one-legged.” Nor does he fail to remember everything. As he was being inducted into the Hall of Fame, he told the coach who failed to pick him for the high school varsity team, “You made a mistake, dude.”
No doubt he is aware of what James just said. And, lest you think James is being sacrilegious, note that he has idolized Jordan; he wears No. 23 because of him.
