Lebron James vs Michael Jordan; The Ultimate Showdown By: Nasim Hemmings 

The debate over who should hold the title of the greatest basketball player of all time is one of the most frequently discussed questions in the sports world. LeBron James and Michael Jordan. Usually, they get compared because people think they have similar playing styles, which rises the competition between the two. Chalin Young a student at Hillgrove states, “because of the closest generations, you have Michael’s from 80s and 90s, and Lebron from 2010, to 2020s, even 2000s so that's why I think they’re compared”. Having this rivalry not only highlights their achievements but reflects the evolution of basketball. 

When it comes to fans, the reason for supporting either LeBron James or Michael Jordan often reflects on who they grew up watching the most and the connection they have with the player. A Student named Chalin Young at Hillgrove mentions that “Personally, I just took Lebron because I was here to watch him play, watching him go, watch him being a deficit three, one and come back and go to save 2016 and win the chip. That was a big moment”. This shows how the conversation on what makes them a fan reflects on there admiration they have for the players.

When comparing LeBron James and Michael Jordan fans like to compare their stats. Michael Jordan seems to have the upper hand when it comes to awards, but Lebron James has more points, assists, three-point percentages, and field goal percentages according to jsonline.com, but basketball has changed over the years. Hillgrove student Breanna Evans express that “in the 90s, like basketball is different, I feel like if you put, like, the high school basketball players, like you put ace bailey and cooper Flagg in the 90s then definitely, like keep up with them and dominate”. The time that these players have played can make it difficult to decide who is better. So, who do you think is better? Well, the answer mostly depends on personal preferences, but as we debate about the two players, we should not only highlight the players achievements. We should apricate them for having a great influence on the game.