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Danny Ainge: LeBron May Be Using 'Donald Trump Approach' in GOAT Debate

Debate over who's the greatest basketball player is in full swing.

Last week, during an episode of ESPN+'s More Than an Athlete, Lakers forward LeBron James said he cemented his status as the best ever when he led the Cavaliers back from a 3–1 deficit against the Warriors to claim their first-ever NBA title during the 2016 Finals.

Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge chimed in on James's opinion during a radio interview on Thursday.

"His career is not over," Ainge said, per 98.5 The Sports Hub. "Maybe he's taking the Donald Trump approach and trying to sell himself.