The GOAT debate between LeBron James and Michael Jordan is surely the one that has most divided the NBA community in recent years. As a result, a former star complained that in comparing these two legends, certain important details would be relegated to the background.

Coming from different generations, Michael Jordan and LeBron James are undeniably among the most influential athletes in history. The Hall of Famer dominated the 90s with the Bulls, while the Lakers superstar has won almost everything over the last 21 seasons. With 6 NBA titles and 5 MVPs won for His Airness compared to 4 and 6 respectively for the King, the record of the two is simply exceptional.

As far as MJ is concerned, it took him 15 years interspersed with several short-term retirements to have such a track record, and unless there is yet another last dance at the age of 60, we should leave it at that. On the other hand, the former Cavs enjoys greater longevity and could still add trophies to his collection. So, the debate rages over who is the better of the two.

Former star’s anger over Jordan-LeBron debate

Within the NBA community, consensus on the GOAT question is all but outlawed. Some are willing to swear that they have never seen a better player in the league than Jordan, while others believe that this honorary title rightfully belongs to LeBron. But in this apparently endless discussion, Gilbert Arenas passionately expressed his feelings in his podcast Gil’s Arena .

Lebron ? Because of the discussions with Michael Jordan, everyone has forgotten everything he has done in the last four or five years. I don’t think people are aware of what’s going on.

There is not a single superstar in our history who has done even 25% of what he does at his age. But because of the Jordan-LeBron debate, everyone is dwelling on all the negative things about him instead of looking at his record.

Originally, the former star was asked about the possibility of seeing the 2020 champion be named MVP at the end of the season. Surely enamored by what the latter is currently achieving, the ex-Wizards player preferred to launch into a tirade to complain about the numerous comparisons to which the Chosen One has been the subject with Michael Jordan for more than two decades.

Because according to the retiree, by wanting to put these two legends in opposition too much, we come to forget that the All-Star continues to break records. Quite paradoxical when we know that this statement comes from a digression by Gilbert Arenas.

Regardless, LBJ is now in the top 10 of the MVP Ladder with his 25.2 points average, which is more than impressive given that he will soon be 39 years old.

Let’s stop the comparisons between Michael Jordan and LeBron James! This is what Gilbert Arena demanded . Because according to him, we would forget all the accomplishments of the Lakers star winger in recent years, thus preventing us from appreciating his most recent exploits.