LeBron James at press conference for the Lakers

 

Because of his immense track record, many analysts strive to declare on television that LeBron James is the greatest player in history. However, a veteran of the league thinks completely differently and did not hesitate to attack the King like these specialists.

Now more than ever, the GOAT debate generates controversy. In this thorny discussion where each party strives to provide arguments to support its idea, consensus is almost never found.

 

While some have considered Michael Jordan the greatest basketball player in history for many years, others are now siding with LeBron James.

We could still cite other names like those of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar , Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, even Kobe Bryant . Regardless, one thing is certain according to Kwame Brown: the Lakers star winger is by no means the best athlete to have graced the courts of the league.

In an episode of Bust Life, the former Purple & Gold then supported his argument in a particularly annoyed tone.

 

LeBron James destroyed by Kwame Brown in the GOAT debate

LeBron is the GOAT because he controls the media. No NBA player thinks LeBron is the GOAT. I don’t care at all about the arguments you give in the debate. He has good stats, he’s the best, whatever.

No NBA player believes that with all their heart. The only people who believe it are those who want a job. They know LeBron isn’t the GOAT, it’s just for clicks and views.

 

It’s the same reason why ESPN talks about him all the time, the same reason why any other network talks about him all the time.

The reason they’ve made so much money in the last nine or ten years is because LeBron James is a cash cow and you’re going to talk about him. You want to see him play games, you want him to make the playoffs.

 

LeBron James may be in resplendent form for his 21st season in the league, have four rings for ten appearances in the Finals, 4 MVPs, be the most prolific scorer in history, but that doesn’t make him the GOAT according to Kwame Brown.

Although the Chosen One self-proclaimed himself this way after his coronation in 2016, this story has also been supported by many specialists for a long time.

However, according to the retired insider, the influence of the 39-year-old superstar goes beyond the sporting framework, she pushes journalists to follow this guideline. Because according to him, no player in the NBA would think that LBJ would actually be the GOAT.

But just like what he denounces, there is no doubt that the former pivot’s statement will generate a multitude of clicks and views from fans.

 

As decorated as he is, LeBron James would not be considered the GOAT by any NBA player according to Kwame Brown. If we trust the words of the former Wizards player, the much-heard narrative that the King is the best basketball player of all time is simply a way for the media to rake in more money.