Once LeBron James passes Kareem Abdul Jabbar, the ‘Greatest of All Time’ debate between him and Michael Jordan would have a heavy weight on James side.
Although, 2 decades ago there were two names who were seen as the greatest ballers to have stepped on the court. They were Michael Jordan and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. However, after LeBron James inclusion in the NBA, the only debate where Kareem was mentioned, was the All-Time scoring leader list.
At the moment, Kareem’s 38,387 lifetime points are targeted by LeBron’s 37,903. According to basic calculations, Bron only needs 484 points. Moreover, he could achieve the feat in the 2022-23 season if he averages 25 points for the next 19-20 matches.
For the most part of 2000s, players have been supporting Michael Jordan as the greatest player ever. Nevertheless, many players have now vocalised in support of LeBron saying that if he takes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar down to 2nd spot on the all-time list. The debate of who was the greatest player would be over.
Shaquille O’Neal has been open in his decision on who is the greatest player to play the game of basketball. He has named Michael Jordan as the winner, hands down. However, as the calculations became realistic. Shaq made comments on LeBron James passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the all-time scoring leader.
“I know what he’s doing, Championships are great, but he’s trying to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar up. That’s what he is doing. I know exactly what he’s doing. ‘Cause now if you pass Kareem up, it ain’t no talk about who the best player ever is.”
The 4-time NBA Champion, Shaq added, “LeBron James’ got four rings and he becomes the highest scorer in the NBA history. He’s the best ever, Ain’t nothing you can say.”
“‘Cause if I would have passed Wilt [Chamberlain] in scoring, you know me. I would have been, ‘I’m the most dominant ever.’ I don’t want to hear [Chamberlain’s] name no more.” Shaq also added he doesn’t consider himself as the most dominant player ever as he could not pass Wilt Chamberlain.
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