For years Michael Jordan stood on the mountaintop as the greatest player in NBA history. Kobe Bryant was then touted as the next-closest thing to Jordan, and in the eyes of many, LeBron James has overtaken Jordan as the game’s greatest player.
Of course, it’s an endless argument and one that includes the likes of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson. While James has been touted in some circles as the best player of all-time, the likes of Allen Iverson and Tracy McGrady have pushed back against Bryant being overlooked.
As James and the Los Angeles Lakers went into the All-Star break on a downturn and outside the playoff picture, criticism has continued to mount.