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He can't be the GOAT simply because he's lost 3 finals to Steph Curry. Curry is definitely not the GOAT, but Curry was objectively better in the 3 series that w

He can't be the GOAT simply because he's lost 3 finals to Steph Curry. Curry is definitely not the GOAT, but Curry was objectively better in the 3 series that would have solidified LeBron's legacy.

insane_dreamer 4y ago
Basketball is not a one-on-one game. Steph Curry is arguably the best shooter ever (also better than MJ in that regard), but no one considers him the best all-round player. Lebron didn't lose to Curry, the Cavs lost to a superior Warriors team; there's a difference. The Bulls with MJ were the best team in the NBA and even when they were without MJ they still had the third best record in the NBA ('93-'94). James has been the best player in the NBA most of his career but not always on the best team; no way were the Cavs a top seed team without him.
- Tarsul 4y ago
  it's a team game and steph is a greater leader than LeBron. Also, LeBron won't be the GOAT just because 4 titles are less significant than 6 and Jordan was an international phenomenom in the 90s the world has not seen since in Basketball. Everyone knew Jordan in Europe. Try that with LeBron.
chollida1 4y ago
Well Jordan lost in the first round 3 times. Can he be considered the goat if lost in the first round 3 times? Twice to Larry Bird, Surely Jordan can't be the goat if he lost to Bird 2x in the very first round and not the finals? Surely you must see how flawed your logic is here?
- likeabbas 4y ago
  The difference is the first round aren't the finals. Once you get to the finals, you need to be able to rally your team to win. LeBron couldn't do that 3x against Curry. MJ did it all 6x.
  - insane_dreamer 4y ago
    You can't reduce it to the finals.
    - likeabbas 4y ago
      It's all about the finals though. The best ever needs to prove it by winning the most championships.
      - chollida1 4y ago
        > It's all about the finals though. The best ever needs to prove it by winning the most championships Well then you'll certainly agree that Bill Russell is the undisputed goat if that is your criteria.
        likeabbas 4y ago
        I thought it was assumed that basketball wasn't a truly competitive sport until the merger of the basketball leagues (1980s onwards)

He can't be the GOAT simply because he's lost 3 finals to Steph Curry. Curry is definitely not the GOAT, but Curry was objectively better in the 3 series that would have solidified LeBron's legacy.

insane_dreamer 4y ago

Basketball is not a one-on-one game. Steph Curry is arguably the best shooter ever (also better than MJ in that regard), but no one considers him the best all-round player. Lebron didn't lose to Curry, the Cavs lost to a superior Warriors team; there's a difference. The Bulls with MJ were the best team in the NBA and even when they were without MJ they still had the third best record in the NBA ('93-'94). James has been the best player in the NBA most of his career but not always on the best team; no way were the Cavs a top seed team without him.

Tarsul 4y ago
it's a team game and steph is a greater leader than LeBron. Also, LeBron won't be the GOAT just because 4 titles are less significant than 6 and Jordan was an international phenomenom in the 90s the world has not seen since in Basketball. Everyone knew Jordan in Europe. Try that with LeBron.

chollida1 4y ago

Well Jordan lost in the first round 3 times. Can he be considered the goat if lost in the first round 3 times? Twice to Larry Bird, Surely Jordan can't be the goat if he lost to Bird 2x in the very first round and not the finals? Surely you must see how flawed your logic is here?

likeabbas 4y ago
The difference is the first round aren't the finals. Once you get to the finals, you need to be able to rally your team to win. LeBron couldn't do that 3x against Curry. MJ did it all 6x.
- insane_dreamer 4y ago
  You can't reduce it to the finals.
  - likeabbas 4y ago
    It's all about the finals though. The best ever needs to prove it by winning the most championships.
    - chollida1 4y ago
      > It's all about the finals though. The best ever needs to prove it by winning the most championships Well then you'll certainly agree that Bill Russell is the undisputed goat if that is your criteria.
      - likeabbas 4y ago
        I thought it was assumed that basketball wasn't a truly competitive sport until the merger of the basketball leagues (1980s onwards)