The record-breaking performance from LeBron James makes him the all-time leading scorer in the NBA. LeBron has finally climbed the mountain and stands alone in a league of his own. This has opened up once again the question of who is the greatest of all time in the NBA. Now, the GOAT debate has been going on between LeBron James and Michael Jordan for quite a long time. This time it is Myles O’Neal and Shaquille O’Neal debating on the GOAT status.
It is a subjective topic and everyone has a different preference. However, for the stats, Jordan takes the edge. As for the longevity and dominance throughout one’s career, James takes the lead. Nonetheless, it is purely at one’s discretion to put one player over the other as the GOAT. Myles O’Neal and Shaquille O’Neal have different preferences when it comes to the GOAT debate in the NBA.
Who does Myles O’Neal consider the GOAT in the NBA?
LeBron James broke an unbreakable record that stood for 38 years, set by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. This accomplishment brings him closer to the GOAT status. However, this can never be settled. Many believe that Michael Jordan is the GOAT in the NBA. For one, Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal picks Jordan over James. O’Neal has always been a Jordan fan and was an idol for him growing up.
In an interview with IMPLAUSIVE Clips, Shaq considers Michael Jordan to be the GOAT. “I think the greatest player is Michael Jordan”. said O’Neal. “LeBron’s about to do something that hasn’t been done in a long time and I think he will move his name up there but for me, it’s always Dr. J and Michael Jordan.” continued Shaquille O’Neal.
In the post-game interview on NBA TNT, Shaquille O’Neal pressured James to call himself the GOAT. “I’m gonna take myself against anybody that’s ever played this game. … I always feel like I’m the best to ever play this game,” said LeBron.
As for his son Myles O’Neal, he is establishing himself in the music and entertainment industry. He congratulated LeBron James on becoming the all-time leading scorer in the NBA. Myles puts his faith in LeBron James as the Greatest of All Time in the NBA over Michael Jordan. After King James became the league’s leading scorer, Myles took to Instagram to express his opinion. However, it’s not what his father thinks as he has mentioned in the interview above.
Nonetheless, both players are the greatest in their own right, and probably the best to play the game of basketball. LeBron still has a few years left on him. it will be interesting to see how far LeBron goes on for the all-time in assists.