May 22, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) hugs guard J.R. Smith (left) during the third quarter in game two of the Eastern Conference Finals of the NBA Playoffs against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
LeBron James may never completely move out of the looming shadow that is Michael Jordan, could he could end up being regarded as the best ever with a few more rings.
Kendrick Perkins and JR Smith believe Bron is well on his way to assuming the position of GOAT. He just needs to win a few more championships.
“The only thing that he’s missing is a couple more championships and then it’s a wrap,” Kendrick Perkins told Northeast Ohio Media Group. “Right now we have arguably the best player to ever play the game. I’m just saying man. I’m not taking anything away from Jordan, but all he’s missing is titles. A couple of more titles and that’s it.”
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“That’s one hell of a debate. Honestly, in my opinion, if it’s not Jordan then it’s him,” J.R. Smith told NEOMG. “It used to be no question. It was a landslide. It was Jordan. Now, you have to consider my boy.”
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“Just think about it, truthfully, if he wanted to, he could win the MVP every year,” Perkins said. “Think about that. He averaged 25 [points], 6 [rebounds] and 7 [assists]. That’s absurd, and people are like ‘he had a down year.’ That’s crazy talk. When it’s all said and done, he’ll probably be the best the game has seen.”
I mean there haven’t been many players to grace the NBA with James size, speed, athleticism and high basketball IQ to go along with it.
Short of a consistent jump shot, James encompasses every great attribute you’d want in a player.
