The GOAT debate has always been the hottest topic in the NBA. From NBA fans to experts many have their versions and takes on the GOAT debate. While many names have been bounced around in the debate, the two names that have stayed constant are Michael Jordan and LeBron James. Both stars have a tremendous impact on the game of basketball and have been an inspiration to future generations.
Michael Jordan has left an impact not only in basketball but as well as in other professional sports. Recently, former Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers was honored and inducted into the Hall of Fame after a 16-year career. During the ceremony, Peppers gave a speech in which he gave a shoutout to Jordan and thanked him for being his inspiration. It is one of those instances where Jordan’s impact was showcased beyond basketball. Peppers even stated Jordan has helped becoming an all-time great.
Even amongst the greatest football players of all time, the reaction and the reverence that they show for Michael Jordan is next level, LeBron could never. LeBron just could never
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After the ceremony, former NFL great and Super Bowl champion Chris Canty appeared on “UnSportsmanLike Radio.” On the show, Canty talked about the ceremony and Peppers thanking Jordan. Canty even stated that LeBron James is nowhere near Jordan’s GOAT status. He even stated James has never got such a shoutout as how Jordan got from Peppers. Canty even stated that many other NFL stars were also fanboying Jordan.
Jordan is certainly a great idol for many who watched the NBA in the 90s with his six championship victories with the Chicago Bulls. While many are still divided on the GOAT debate between James and Jordan, no one can deny their impact.
Rasheed Wallace talks about Michael Jordan’s time with the Wizards
Michael Jordan is arguably considered by many the greatest basketball player. Jordan had a career full of championships and awards. He is certainly known for his time with the Chicago Bulls but after the Last Dance with the Bulls, Jordan decided to make his return to the NBA by playing for the Washington Wizards.
Wizard’s Jordan didn’t have the same intensity as he had with the Bulls, but he was still Jordan. During his time with Wizards Jordan averaged 21.2 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 4.4 assists. Recently, Detroit Pistons legend Rasheed Wallace talked about Jordan. During the show, he stated that Wizard’s Jordan was even more dangerous than he was with the Bulls. He even mentioned that Jordan was great with his shots and was still a great two-way guard.
I think he was a little bit more dangerous when he was with the Wizards. He didn’t have the athleticism that we were used to seeing MJ have, but I’m with Bonzi (Wells), his angles were a little bit more sharp. You know you wasn’t going to move him, he was a strong two-guard… And his shot became more dangerous, you know? He became more solid as that veteran player.
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While his stats might have gone down in the later years, Jordan was still one of the best. He played the smartest basketball and acted as a mentor for the young Wizard’s team.
