The debate over who the greatest basketball player of all time is has become among the most pervasive and frequent discussions across the NBA landscape. Most people fall into two camps, either Michael Jordan or Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. There are valid arguments for each player, but the debate has become somewhat toxic over recent years.
Players are among the most likely to weigh in on this discussion because they all have their own perspectives and are frequently questioned about it in order to aid fan debates. Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Milwaukee Bucks star, is the most recent player to express his thoughts.
Giannis is going to be one of the most talked-about players in the league this offseason as he weighs the potential of a trade request away from Milwaukee. But on Saturday night, Antetokounmpo was simply answering fan questions on social. And when asked about his GOAT, he said it is between James and Jordan but made sure to note that could change
Many players, like Antetokounmpo, avoid making an explicit comparison between LeBron and Jordan, instead stating that it’s one or the other. His response is most fascinating at the conclusion, when he says “for now.” That may be read as him indicating that he may one day take that crown, or that someone would eventually surpass both of them.
Giannis also revealed his all-time starting five that included James and another Lakers legend in Kobe Bryant:
With Antetokounmpo potentially being transferred this offseason, his respect and admiration for James is notable, albeit the Lakers are unlikely to have enough assets to complete such a deal.
LeBron James shouts out Caitlin Clark
The 2024-25 NBA season is coming to a close, with LeBron James and the Lakers eliminated in the first round of the playoffs, leaving only five clubs as of Sunday morning. But the WNBA season is only getting started, with second-year Indiana Fever sensation Caitlin Clark playing her first game on Saturday.
The Fever moved to 1-0 on the season with a dominating win over the Chicago Sky, and Clark led the way. She finished with 20 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, starting the 2025 season with a triple-double. This caught the attention of the entire basketball world, as they were anxiously waiting to see how Clark would tip off her second season.
LeBron was one of the guys that reacted quickly to Clark’s early success. He wished her good luck for the season soon before her first game, and then complimented her on her triple-double right after.