SUMMARY
- In the new video posted on his "Bust Life" YouTube channel, Brown made controversial remarks about James controlling the media to present himself as the greatest player.
- Contrary to Kwame Brown's claim, former NBA player Isiah Thomas who helped the Detroit Pistons to two consecutive world championships strongly believes that LeBron James is the GOAT.
LeBron James who is currently the oldest player in the league has earned a permanent spot in the never-ending GOAT debate alongside Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. Countless people including NBA players, sports personalities, fans, etc have hopped on this debate and made their arguments. Recently, former basketball player Kwame Brown made a bizarre claim about James and his GOAT status.
He played 12 seasons in the league and has played 20 games against King James. In the new video posted on his “Bust Life” YouTube channel, Brown made controversial remarks about James controlling the media to present himself as the greatest player. He stated, “LeBron is the GOAT because LeBron controls the media,” and went on to say that no NBA player thinks that the Lakers star is the GOAT.
Furthermore, Brown said, “I don’t give a damn how much you slice it, how much you dice it. He has great numbers, whatever he has the best, whatever.” He circled back to his belief that no NBA player believes that with the heart of hearts that James is the GOAT. Brown went to the extreme to say, “The only ones who believe that are the ones that want a job.” After this, he stated that he is not the greatest and it’s all for clicks and views.
Isiah Thomas strongly believes that LeBron James is the GOAT
Contrary to Kwame Brown’s claim, former NBA player Isiah Thomas who helped the Detroit Pistons to two consecutive world championships strongly believes that LeBron James is the GOAT. Being a veteran player, Thomas‘ argument holds significance and the GOAT case he made for King James is compelling. It is noteworthy that he probably didn’t need any kind of job for which he had to pick James as the greatest.
The best and most “complete” player I have seen in my lifetime is @KingJames on and off the floor. He passed the eye test and the numbers confirm what my eyes have seen in every statistical category. #Goat let it be known! pic.twitter.com/wb2iuLoQ4M
— Isiah Thomas (@IsiahThomas) October 8, 2020
Thomas said, “The best and most “complete” player I have seen in my lifetime is @KingJames on and off the floor.” He went on to comment that James has passed the eye test and the numbers confirm what his eyes have seen in every statistical category. “#Goat let it be known!” the former Pistons player stated. In addition to him, Allen Iverson, Anthony Davis, Paul Pierce, and many more NBA players believe in James’ GOAT status.
Kwame Brown claims that LeBron James doesn’t have the qualities of GOAT
Shortly after LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated from the NBA 2023 Playoffs, Kwame Brown had a social media rant about King James. He called out how in 20 years, James had no mid-range game, no go to move, no bag whatsoever. “It’s actually tragic,” Brown added. As he was talking about King James, he dropped bombshell claims that LeBron James doesn’t have the qualities of GOAT.
Kwame Brown barbecuing LeBron 🔥
In 20 years no mid range game, no go to move, no bag whatsoever. It’s actually tragic
“You can’t just say you’re great you have to show you’re great” pic.twitter.com/ymcF4DOIKc
— Olympic Bean (@olympicbean) May 24, 2023
The former NBA player stated, “You can’t just say you’re great you have to show you’re great.” This line took the internet by storm, and countless people stood against the statement while many agreed with it. It is undeniable that James‘ performance has been extraordinary from his debut game. His impact in the league has been significant and the Lakers star stands as an inspiration for many.