The discourse surrounding Michael Jordan and LeBron James is one of the most extended in the world of sports. Recently, Jordan’s former agent David Falk stirred the pot by ranking the top NBA players and placing James behind Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Kobe Bryant.

Falk criticized James’ strategy during his career regarding his choices in free agency, aligning himself with skilled teammates. For instance, from the Miami Heat’s Big Three to his collaborations with Kyrie Irving in Cleveland and Anthony Davis in Los Angeles, James has consistently had star talent around him during his championship runs.

I really like LeBron,

But I think if Jordan had cherry-picked what teams he wanted to be on and two other superstars, he would’ve won 15 championships.

James has entered the unrestricted free agency market three times, creating high-profile recruitment events each time. His 2010 move to join the Miami Heat was historic, famously referred to as “The Decision.” Meanwhile, Jordan spent nearly his entire career with the Chicago Bulls and only played for a different franchise after returning from retirement in 2001.

Falk indicated that he would likely include James within his top 10 list of NBA players, claiming Jordan is still the greatest, with Abdul-Jabbar and Bryant tied for second.

The Jordan-James debate remains an impactful rivalry, highlighting their extraordinary achievements in basketball history. Jordan holds an edge in championships, with six titles, while James has made his mark as a consistent performer over two decades.

Recently, James surpassed Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, alongside holding records for total minutes played and most All-Star selections. In contrast, Jordan has five MVP trophies compared to James’ four.