Devonte Graham’s perspective on the greatest basketball player of all time (GOAT) debate is quite interesting! During his time with the Charlotte Hornets, he considered Michael Jordan as the GOAT. However, after being traded, he shifted his view to LeBron James.
Devonte Graham says LeBron James became his GOAT after Michael Jordan traded him
“I played for the GOAT, Michael Jordan. He paid me. When I played there, he was definitely the GOAT. Once I got traded, it became LeBron.” 😅
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— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) April 29, 2024
Let’s dive into the details:
– Michael Jordan: Widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players in history, Michael Jordan dominated the NBA during the 1990s. His six NBA championships, five MVP awards, and incredible scoring ability have solidified his legacy.
– LeBron James: LeBron, often compared to Jordan, has also left an indelible mark on the game. His versatility, court vision, and longevity have made him a force to be reckoned with. LeBron has won four NBA championships and four MVP awards.
Now, let’s take a look at the recent NBA player poll on the GOAT debate. According to HoopsHype’s poll, which included 85 player interviews and additional votes via social media or public interviews:
1. In their poll, Michael Jordan received 49% of the votes, while LeBron James garnered 37%.
2. Interestingly, Kobe Bryant also received a decent share of the vote with 9%.
3. Notably, no player voted for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Wilt Chamberlain, or Magic Johnson, who are highly ranked in HoopsHype’s list of the 77 greatest players ever.
Furthermore, international NBA players referenced the cultural significance of Jordan and the 1992 Dream Team, which contributed to their perception of him as the best player ever.
For example, Brazilian Warriors rookie Gui Santos mentioned that he considers Jordan the GOAT because of how Jordan changed the game and brought the NBA to the rest of the world.
The GOAT debate remains subjective, and opinions can shift over time. Devonte Graham’s experience highlights how personal factors, such as playing for a particular team, can influence one’s perspective on the GOAT.
Ultimately, both Jordan and LeBron have left an indelible mark on basketball history.
Fans reacted as follows:
He is wrong. MJ is the GOAT
— BullsKickAss (@Bullskickass) April 29, 2024
Bro is salty he got traded💀💀💀 pic.twitter.com/DR5e802EFX
— E-Man (@WigginsWick22) April 29, 2024
I don’t blame him. How can Jordan be the GOAT if he couldn’t recognize his talent?
— Stephen Ai Smith ᶠᵃⁿ (@stephenaismth) April 29, 2024
Once you got traded you became a bench warmer tho lol
— Kyle Acosta ✝️🐊 (@Weightgainclyde) April 29, 2024
So, it is dependent on the favors he gets
— Ramesh Saxena (@Docktus_) April 29, 2024
Kobe Bryant is the Goat
— GOMEZ (@Gomez_atletico) April 29, 2024
Like a true certified hater, I respect it 😂
— Mareeezy (@mgaitan_214) April 29, 2024
Does that make him the goat tho 🤔
— joegrower420.eth 🌱 (@joegrower420) April 29, 2024
The pettiness is crazy 😂
— ClutchNBA (@ClutchNBA_) April 29, 2024
bitter, MJ is still the goat
— desire (@dgsire) April 29, 2024
sounds like Graham's GOAT changes with his paychecks.
— Nathalie May (@nathaliemayy) April 29, 2024
Like 50% of the league's players, they can't distinguish the difference between who the GOAT is vs who their favorite player growing up was
— rk.flow 👽🅰️ (@rkFL0W) April 29, 2024
At least he kept it real!
Dude pissed because he got traded.🤣— 7AM (@XxDA7amxX) April 29, 2024
That’s the Best argument for Lebron over Jordan I’ve ever heard
— Sports & Entertainment (@SportsNus) April 29, 2024
Sounds like most LeBron fans. They jump on the bandwagon when it's cool to but deep down they know the truth
— 🏀 (@ba11is1ife_) April 29, 2024
Poor kid doesn’t even realize Lebron would trade him much faster
— Dontgiveafuck (@TheGreatdivi) April 29, 2024
Who will be his 🐐 when he's playing in china next year?
— Trevor R. Peschio (@Boogshawraw) April 29, 2024
Emotional girlfriend vibes!!! 🤷🏾♂️
— Malik Freedom (@MalikFreedom) April 29, 2024
