Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen suggests Michael Jordan and LeBron James should not be the only players in the NBA GOAT debate

Scottie Pippen has named who he believes to be the NBA’s greatest player of all time — and it isn’t his Chicago Bulls teammate Michael Jordan. While Jordan and LeBron James are highly considered to be the top two contenders for the title,

Both Jordan and James have engaged with politics throughout their careers, with 'Black Mamba' speaking out about the “ingrained racism” of the United States after his retirement, while James has often criticised Trump and the racial injustice in the US.

It's 2025, and the GOAT debate between Michael Jordan and LeBron James is still ongoing. The post Agreeing With Scottie Pippen, Ex-NBA Star Ranks Michael Jordan Ahead of LeBron James in Current Era appeared first on EssentiallySports.

The LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan debate has raged for years. Jordan's six championships and perfect Finals record make him a legend, while LeBron's all-around game and longevity

While the other members of the show tried to dispel Gilbert Arenas' argument, he had points to back his claims.

You can’t ask me who’s the GOAT between LeBron and Michael. Neither one of them are GOATs. They both won differently. You can’t put them at the top of the pinnacle.

Newly inaugurated US President Donald Trump recently made his pick in the NBA GOAT debate between Chicago Bulls icon Michael Jordan and Lakers star LeBron James.

Scottie Pippen said that neither LeBron James nor Michael Jordan is the greatest NBA player ever and instead vouched for this Lakers great.