The Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James once again called himself the "GOAT" (Greatest Player of All Time) ahead of the playoff series against the Nuggets, which is good news for the Lakers.
LeBron James' comments will catch the attention of Michael Jordan fans, who will face the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the NBA playoffs after winning the play-offs.
Before the series, James spent some time playing basketball with his son, Bryce. However, while playing with Bryce, James said something that could upset Michael Jordan's GOAT supporters, according to the report from Overtime.
James said after the shot: "I'm the GOAT, bro. ”
It's amazing, LeBron James dared to say such a thing before the Los Angeles Lakers faced the Denver Nuggets in the first round, which shows that James is full of confidence in this round of the series, and the Lakers are in sight.
The GOAT controversy has been one of the most discussed topics in the NBA world for many years. Ever since James started winning championships, fans have been wondering who is the greatest player of all time.
Of course, some fans may say that Kobe Bryant or Kareem Abdul-Jabbar are the greatest players of all time. But more often than not, this discussion ends up falling between LeBron James and Michael Jordan.
James' fans will defend his all-around versatility on the court, pointing to him as the most scorer in NBA history.
And, his winning of the championship with three different teams also adds weight to his arguments.
But Jordan's fans appreciate his loyalty to the Chicago Bulls, where Michael won his championship and often makes key shots in key moments. Jordan fans also often compare the number of championships, as Michael won six and LeBron only four.
In the end, there is no doubt that LeBron and Jordan are two of the greatest players of all time.
LeBron James is still cementing the GOAT narrative, and LeBron still has a chance to improve his case as the greatest player of all time. The 39-year-old James seems to want to play at least one more season, and possibly more.
It would be a huge achievement to add another title to his resume. He will also continue to improve his overall stats in the coming years.
Although this discussion will continue, it will not really be decided until LeBron retires from the NBA who is the GOAT. Even then, Jordan and James' loyal supporters will continue to exist. But once James joins Jordan's retirement, we'll be able to take a better look at the case of both stars.
Currently, LeBron James' focus is on trying to help the Lakers beat the Nuggets and emerge victorious in the first round of the NBA playoffs. It's going to be a tough battle as the Lakers were swept by the Nuggets in the Western Conference Finals last season. Of course, the Nuggets eventually won the NBA championship.
So, can the Lakers beat the defending champions?
The odds aren't on their side, but anything is possible. This will be a big test for James as he continues to build his GOAT arguments.
It's one thing to claim to be a GOAT before such a big series, but it would be quite an impressive achievement to beat a powerhouse like the Nuggets.
To sum up, James' self-proclaimed GOAT ahead of the major series has caused some controversy, but it also shows his confidence in his abilities. Regardless of the GOAT controversy, James will continue to work hard to earn more wins for the Lakers and continue to establish himself as one of the greatest players of all time.