James, 40, went with his childhood idol, Chicago Bulls and NBA icon Michael Jordan. "When you're talking about inspiration, there was nobody more inspiring to me than Michael Jordan," James said.

Michael Jordan Voted G.O.A.T Popular sports website Bleacher Report also ranked Jordan above James in their top-100 players of all-time list published on July 14, 2025.

Top NBA draft pick weighs in on the GOAT debate, siding with LeBron James over Michael Jordan in a take that’s sure to spark controversy.

LeBron James and Michael Jordan on the court during halftime of the 2022 NBA All-Star Game. / David Richard-Imagn Images The NBA GOAT debate is among the most heated of any prominent worldwide sport.

James, 40, went with his childhood idol, Chicago Bulls and NBA icon Michael Jordan. "When you're talking about inspiration, there was nobody more inspiring to me than Michael Jordan," James said.

Michael Jordan Voted G.O.A.T Popular sports website Bleacher Report also ranked Jordan above James in their top-100 players of all-time list published on July 14, 2025.