LeBron James EXPOSED vs Michael Jordan In GOAT Comparison

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Anyone who has actually SEEN Jordan play beyond highlight reels, knows the guy was on a completely different level. Both physically, mentally, and spiritually.

I've always said it's difficult to compare players from different generations but that was a thing of beauty. Really puts into perspective how unbelievable MJ was. #legend

Here's another stat that wasn't mentioned in the video: Jordan never lost more than 2 games in a row for 8 straight years. I'm not suggesting the Bulls didn't lose more than 2 games but if Jordan was on the floor, which was most of the time since he played all 82 games multiple times, they never lost more than 2 games. That's statistically impossible but Jordan did it.
Also, let's remember that once Jordan started winning championships no one else got to eat. Like the video said, Jordan and the Bulls WERE the juggernaut team that everyone wanted to beat but couldn't. Meanwhile Dirk, Duncan, Giannis, Leonard and especially KD and Curry have all won chips on LeBron's watch.
The reality is that LeBron shouldn't be claiming himself to be the GOAT after winning his 3rd chip after 4 losses and one sweep. He's a great player yes, but not the GOAT. Not now, not ever.

Great comparison video for sure. One topic I don't think they put enough emphasis on was the fact that Jordan played during an era where the game was extremely physical making his accomplishments that much more impressive and Lebron plays in an era where you can barely lay a finger on a player without them calling a foul.

This is the best analysis of the the Goat debate ever! The fact that MJ maintained the juggernaut that was the Bulls to win the first threepeat before he retired the first time and then came back to lead the Bulls to another threepeat is phenomenal and mind-blowing!!! That right there makes him the undisputed GOAT!! LBJ went to 8 straight Finals and couldn't string together a threepeat, only one back to back not forgetting he lost 6 Finals which cancels him from the Goat debate!! LBJ overtaking KAJ as the highest scorer in NBA history is no big deal, because he is a great player who has played for a very long time and it was expected of him to do so. I'd really like to hear Nick Wright respond to this video!! To answer Nick's question: MJ would be the first pick by the world to face the Aliens!! A movie has already been made about it already - Space Jam 1. LBJ tried to copy MJ (as he's tried to do all his life) with the second movie which flopped!!

Let me say this: I was born in Poland in 1985 and no matter when and to whom Michael Jordan is compared, the answer is simple! To anyone, he's out of this world... If you asked me who you wanted to be during my entire high school years, I'm sure MJ was the best basketball player in the world. Times play a big role! Everyone wanted to see him when he played on the field ... Hovering in the air, tongue drawn in, dunks and the most unbelievable chews and one of the most iconic feints during the match against Juta Jazz

Some additional things to consider...
7 of the top 10 players in Blocks per game and 8 of the top 10 in Total Blocks played their primes during Jordan's era. He was posterizing some of the greatest rim protectors that ever played. By comparison, there are no top 10 rim protectors in LeBron's era. This is actually quite telling in itself because LeBron gets the majority of his points at the rim with dunks and layups.
In regards to longevity and TOTAL stats, the players that are CURRENTLY #3 in Points, #1 in Assists, #1 in Steals, #1 in Blocks, #1 in FTA & FTM, played their entire careers against Jordan. He accomplished more than all of them COMBINED!
Also, MJ is 11-0 in championship play (1 NCAA title, 6 NBA titles, 4 gold medals). Whenever he made it to the final round, he walked away as the champ.

I'm not a basketball fan (in fact I hate the game, I think it's boring) but whenever Micheal Jordan was playing I couldn't get enough of watching him play the game. He was PHENOMENAL

LeBum couldn’t even win in 2016 without getting saved by Adam Silver

Out of all the reaction channels if have watched, that have reacted to this video, you are the first one to say that getting to the top is easy, it’s harder to stay at the top. You sir are 100 percent correct.

“Lebron can’t do play defense AND do this and do that. He can’t do EVERYTHING….” Well Jordan did it all that and that’s why he’s the GOAT

MJ is a TRUE GOAT

"He cant play defense and offense for 82 games..." Well jordan did.

I remember MJ’s time like it was yesterday. I remember everything from his last game and how I felt. When Kobe took over I was annoyed by the comparisons to mj. So was Kobe, Kobe used to say don’t compare me to the best ever. When he passed I realized, I should’ve appreciated someone trying to pick up where Jordan left off. I should’ve understood and appreciated him. We should all appreciate greatest whenever or where ever it is.

This video just pretty much demolished any doubt I had. Jordan is the goat and no matter who you put on mount Rushmore you have to make room for Kobe. He was an incredible player and person on and off the court. His heart, work ethic and sportsmanship was unbelievable. The great don't have to argue that they are great. They let their career and the people speak for themselves.

Yeah I never get tired of watching this break down. And feel bad for anyone that tries to compare any player to the Goat. Just setting themselves up to be let down. Good job

Having watched all of the players mentioned. Michael Jordan is the winningest, most tenacious player I have ever seen. The guy just knew how to win consistently and wanted the ball all the time. He is the GOAT over ALL other athletes in any sport.

Sir you are the first LeBron fan to actually watch this with an open mind and truly accept facts. I’m 34, and I had the pleasure to experience Jordan’s career as a kid when he came back to the Bulls for his 2nd threepeat. Everyone where I grew up watched the Chicago Bulls and I joined my school basketball team inspired by him. LeBron is a phenomenal player and it will be a long time before we see another one like him, but Jordan is truly the GOAT. Hands down. If anything, Kobe comes close and can be in the conversation, at least

The eye test for me hit home. I grew-up watching Jordan and I grew up watching James since the very beginning of his career. Jordan is definitely the GOAT. It was never a debate for me.

Didn’t need this. But…It is the best explanation on this “non-issue” I’ve seen.
MJ23 = 🐐

Him: This is so one sided!!
The rest of us: WE BEEN TRYING TO TELL YALL!

When you take into account that Jordan took a whole season off, had to deal with the murder of his father and then fought his way back to winning 3 more championships in a row: the iron resilience and indomitable spirit the man has can’t be denied.

Jordan sometimes used to hit his free throws with his eyes closed LITERALLY lol that is pure perfection

One of my patient was a former NBA player, who played against Michael Jordan in the early 90's. I asked him what would you remember about playing against him and he straight up told me,....man that dude was really really strong and it was impossible to contain him. His forearm was something else.

You can’t be the G.O.A.T if you’ve ever walked off the court with 5 minutes left while you’re team was losing. The best of all time would never quit .

I love to watch someone that grew up that weren’t fortunate enough to be able to watch MJ as a kid. I grew up in Schaumburg. Roughly a half hour outside of Chicago then. Traffic is worse now. MJ was life. To say that he’s my GOAT is an understatement. My dad let me skip school to see a day game and I had the flu. I refused to stay home and threw up 4 times in the parking lot on the way into the stadium. He scored 50. He’s THE goat.

He was literally “perfection”. The perfect player. Hard to believe what someone would need to be like in order to surpass Jordan.

Using these metrics, which I think are valid (great OP video) I think Magic is higher up on GOAT arguement than Lebron. They were roughly the same size, but Magic had superior handles, passing, shot percentages, and championships, IIRC. Let's also keep in mind that the NBA changed the rules to eliminate the physical play (hard fouls) that dominated the 80's.
1)Michael Jordan
2) Magic Johnson
3) Larry Bird
These are the 3 most dynamic, dream killing, clutch players I ever saw. Absolute artists in a league that was ready for a fist fight at any time. Youngins don't know lol

Whoever put this analysis together is a genius! Wow, so in-depth!!

Good job young man for finding definitive information that quantifies what all of us older people actually experienced.

"You can't play defense every game, every play..." why not? Jordan did.

I absolutely ENJOYED/ LOVED EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS VIDEO hands down haven't EVER heard a more logical explanation and comparison

Definitely the best reaction to this comparison. Listened to the stats and wasn't fan boying over one side over the other. It's unarguable that MJ is in fact the G.O.A.T.!!!!

You can't explain his brilliance and dominance. Those who lived to see it know why the GOAT debate isn't a debate

I do always find it interesting to think about the fact that these stats didn't even exist when Jordan played whereas LeBron is aware of these stats and continues to pursue improving upon them.

Your closing narration gave me chills bruh.. It’s true, all of the greats in the other sports are considered the Micheal Jordan of their Sport

NBA commissioner David Stern once called MJ "the standard by which basketball excellence is measured ", Perfectly explaining how great MJ was. The GOAT without a single doubt. No argument will ever stand up to the facts.

It has to be MJ, he literally made basketball a global thing... Not to mention that he's era was so physically involved especially under the ring/hoop...

Have to say, the end of this video brought tears to my eyes. We love lebron, but sometimes you get what you wish for. When you claim you're the 🐐 you're gonna push back if you aren't the goat. That's what's happening all over YT.

Watched all his games from '86 to 2002...He is the GOAT..

Really late to this one but as someone starting to get into basketball and looking into all the greats, rules over the years and what not, its not even a real contest. Jordan had to play against some of the best players in the history of the game in the roughest ruleset in the history of the game, they had open fist fights on the court and could damn near throw your ass without getting fouled. Now you cant even hand check people, the game is very strict now compared to when Jordan played and most importantly he has the mindset of a great, respect your opponents for their skill and strive to be the best you can without letting it make your head big. The true GOAT will never declare that they are, its not for them to decide.

IMO, Kobe Bryant was the closest to Jordan. Friendly friend off the court, absolute killer and clutch artist on the court.

There’s never been a “debate” for those of us who saw Both players in real time.
It’s not close. Never has been. That’s just the media needing something to talk about.
LeBron got exposed by Jason Terry of all ppl.
Jordan’s playoff win/Loss record speaks for itself. And he didn’t have to change teams repeatedly to do it.
IMAGINE

I appreciate your honest, genuine commentary and reaction. You entertained me with this video. Thanks.

Great reaction! That video was definitely a masterpiece how he broke down those statistics. That was the best break down of the Jordan/Lebron debate I ever saw as well. 💯✌🏾👑

When it was mentioned that lebron didn't play as many 80 game seasons or 82 game seasons and he said different era different league he didn't even realize that he was actually speaking in Jordan's favor because Jordan had a much tougher league to play in physically yet he did it more often

Jordan greatness was recognized worldwide and that's without social media that now a days influence this gens thought process.Jordan was so great he affected the stock market we he turned to basketball.

One of the reasons being the juggernaut is difficult is the lack of lottery picks.
People forget, CLE had 3 #1 overall picks before LeBron came back. They had tons of assets to trade and build around him.

Of all or most reacting videos I've seen, I appreciate one thing you've done. You placed yourself small and in the corner and allowed the audience to see what you're seeing larger and on the most of the screen. This is the way a reaction video should be done. And yes. Jordan is the GOAT. Good work. 👍

Those of us old enough to watch hoops in the 80s & 90s know how different the game is today. Back then when someone approached the rim, he got sent into the 3rd row, or was close lined, or at the very least, knocked down hard. Those were normal fouls back then. Today you'd get ejected & fined. Today's NBA when someone attacks the rim, the defenders step aside & watch. The league today is so soft. Jordan played when it was very physical & he still played in at least 80 games 5 times. LeBron twice! Not to mention MJ revolutionized the sport. Every boy born in the 1970s had a Michael Jordan something. A poster, picture, shoes, card, etc. There was a commercial that had a song saying "I want to be like Mike." And whether you were rich, poor, white, or black, you wanted to be like Mike. We all started wearing baggy shorts & tried immulsting him everyday. When you put together his stats, accomplishments, impact on the game, impact on the world, & money he made for every company who sponsored him...MJ isn't the greatest basketball player in the history of the world.... he's the greatest athlete in the history of world. And it's not even close

Love your reaction and recap. I say the same thing. Every person who watches this vid (fan or not), comes to the same conclusion. It's not like we should be hating on anybody. Subscribed!

The main thing that makes Jordan the goat to me. He never flopped.

Staying on top is easier than getting to the top for 2 reasons 1: When your the Champions everyone is out to beat you! 2: When you’ve reached the top some times that hunger & determination you had to get to the top can disappear because you either think “we’re the best so we don’t have to try as hard” or “we’ve achieved our goal and we’ve lost a bit of that fight we need to stay at the top!”

The word "Great" for MJ is not enough.

When Jordan and the Bulls figured out how to win, it was a wrap for the league. When he retired the first time after the 93 season, the rest of the NBA said "He's gone. This is our chance". Houston took advantage of his absence. When MJ had an off-season to get back into basketball shape, and after losing the way they did to Orlando in 95, he wanted revenge. 72-10 with a ring is what occurred. Then 2 more rings after that to claim his title as the goat.

Jordan is the goat.. I remember when he came to play my Kings in late 90’s..I was just a teen at the time, can’t remember the exact date, but I was hella nervous just trying to see him..from pregame shoot around..and then when you see him play live, he’s just flawless, like seeing god!! 😂😂😂 thinking back now, it’s funny but I know I wasn’t the only one feeling that way..the impact Jordan had on people was just ridiculous 😂😂

If you notice in the video, in Jordan's games, the opponents are actually playing defense and are trying to stop him from scoring, in Lebron's their just standing there watching and letting him dunk!

Some things not mentioned - MJ was feared by his opponents and would break them mentally in ways they would never recover from. Also MJ's style would translate better to any era. LBJ does a lot more to cheese the game via exploiting the modern ruleset, with what would otherwise be traveling calls and offensive fouls that would limit so much of his production. And the current looser definition of what constitutes an assist.

I loved that Pistons team you were mentioned about being so balance. They were beautiful to watch. I love watching good team play.

You said he can't play defense all 82 games while doing everything else? First, he's never played 80 plus games a season more than twice. Second, why can't he do it? MJ did it all 82 games plus the 10-15 playoff games year after year. MJ went 100% in every facet of the game every game while playing an avg of 38.25 minutes per game.

The closest NBA player to Jordan was The legendary Lakers Legend Kobe Bryant hands down

This is the definitive video that summize the greatness of the GOAT... without a shadow of a doubt.

32:30 I can attest to that. I've watched Jordan's games for the most part of the 90's and he did not change his game even under pressure.

You are exactly right, LeBron can't do it all for his team but mj did

This man is spitting straight up facts!

In today's NBA with the current rules, what are your chances of stopping Wilt Chamberlain? Or MJ? I'm afraid that the top 2 would have already been occupied.

In Jordan's rookie year, after a game, Larry Bird said "that's not Michael Jordan. That's God disguised as Michael Jordan" those are Larry Legends words about the rookie

Jordan would have had even more records if he had realized, when young, that he was part of a team instead of his fellow players being (as he put it) in "supporting roles."

This was good. The most important GOAT characteristics laid out and compared. Would be nice if Kobe would be also in there for comparison, clutch and dog attitude was the nearest to MJ (at least for a SG), but not constantly and dominantly enough.

Damn, this is the best breakdown in the topic and ends the debate

Here's what people can't quite put their finger on when trying to figure out what he is missing. The reason LeBron is questionable in the GOAT argument is simple. Magic is a legend, but not mentioned in the GOAT argument. MJ is. When LBJ first got in the league, he wasn't compared to MJ. He was compared to Magic because of his ability to see the entire court, passing ability, scoring ability, and ability to get others involved. The one thing that he's missing is what Kobe and Jordan had....that KILLER INSTINCT. When they play, they play like every game matters and is a championship game. Every shot is a possible buzzer beater. They play like the team revolves around them making key baskets. Basically, they were predators on the court and everyone else, including teammates, were simply prey. LeBron has the ability to dominate every play, but lacks the will power to do so. He plays like Magic still. He wants to get everyone else involved and play like a role player instead of a star player. Just like Magic, he can play damn every position on the team and sometimes does. Kobe and Jordan played and mastered their own positions. If LeBron played like the powerful aggressive player that he was physically built to be at all times, he would have more championships than Kobe and Jordan. Then he would be the GOAT. But, as long as he keeps playing like Magic, he's out of the GOAT talk. I'm sorry, but it's the truth. He refuses to take over and dominate. He rather share with others and pass them the ball so that they get hot and start making baskets.

I've never seen mj in his bulls days but I'm convinced that he's the goat through highlights

It just confirms what I could tell just by the eye test. I think most of us who watched both know how ridiculous this comparison is.

The most complete players in NBA history were Michael Jordan and Oscar Robertson. People seem to always overlook Robertson because he didn't play for a big city team but his stats speak for themselves.

I would love to see this same depth of comparison with LeBron and Kobe

Michael Jordan left the game twice for five years. If he hadn't done that, LeBron would still be chasing the scoring record.

Can't play defense all game? That is definitely a weakness. I do appreciate your open mindness on this.

I've watched a few reactions to this: this is by far my favourite, you cracked me up a few times 😂 subbed!

MJ’s basketball intellect and talent was and is still unmatched. Well researched and narrated.

My favorite reaction to this video. MJ is the goat hands down

Love that you said, "where's Larry bird?". He doesn't get nearly enough credit for what he was to basketball.

THE ALLTIME LEADING SCORER
AND STILL COUNTING
IS EASILY THE GOAT 🐐 !!!

I wish we still had players as fun as Jordan and Bird and all them

Jordan will always be the GOAT he made everyone around him elevate their game

Jordan had that EXTRA thing that all greats have, the extra 10% as some elite level athletes call it. Jordan had clutch and nerves of steel, but mostly (and this is the most important) a psychotic level of competitiveness that also elevated his team mates.

In fairness, I have never heard anyone call Wayne Gretzky the “Michael Jordan” of hockey. In his prime, Gretzky was just like Jordan - he was so much better than anyone else in the league at the time and he was looked on among hockey fans the same way that Jordan was to basketball fans.

Michael was a complete player who hated to loose and never quit.

I would loooooove so much to see how the Lakers, Pistons, or Knicks teams that Jordan faced would do against any of LeBron's teams. It would be an impossible thing to see, teams from 1991 or 92 playing a team from another era.

I think being clutch should be a criteria. In hindsight a year after this video, this last James performance against the Nuggets should end the debate. Jordan/Kobe would have made those shots. Hell Steph Curry has 4 champions and as many accolades just not the longevity as James, shouldn't Curry be part of the contemporary goat discussion? You are correct about those times! So many franchise players that were very talented.

When the pistons wanted to stop Jordan they sent the whole team "jordan rule".... when the spurs wanted to stop LeBron they sent kahwi. Enough said lol

"I didn't know the difference between LeBron and Jordan was this much" --- The power of the media when they want to push a narrative, my friend

grateful i got to see all of jordans greatness being 49 years old hell there where times i pulled for opposing teams because he was so dominant

Great video; putting stats to every claim. Not to mention charisma, and humility, Jordan for the Win!!!

I agree with you. That was a great breakdown across the board.

Much respect to both but I've got MJ all day!! It's not even close in my eyes...and if anyone came close it was Kobe!! 🙏

Marc The Sparc, IMO this video made you the greatest Clip-Sharer in history. Amazingly, if Jordan’s dad is never murdered and Jerry Krause doesn’t sink the team while they’re still untouchable, you’re looking AT LEAST 8 straight titles. Maybe more.

When Lebron said "That's what made me the greatest player of all time". Prevented him from ever being considered the GOAT.

Like u said.... WINNING IS ALL THAT COUNTS!
Stats are great but I've seen Jordan sacrifice sets to dish the ball to kukoc or Kerr for game winning shots. JORDAN NEVER HAD AN ABOVE AVERAGE BIG MAN, AND ONLY PIPPEN REALLY, TEAMS COULD DOUBLE AND TRIPLE TEAM JORDAN WITHOUT OFFENSIVE THREATS DOWN LOW.... AND ON AND ON....

His style of play was sooo beautiful!!! PERFECTION!!!!!