Lakers’ LeBron James got support from Michael Beasley in the recent All-Time Player debate over Jordan.
Michael Beasley is a former NBA forward and No. 1 overall pick turned basketball analyst on social media, known for his eye-opening insights into players past and present. Recently, Beasley got fans emotional when he posted a rant on X targeting supporters of Michael Jordan’s GOAT (the greatest player of all time).
Meanwhile, Beasley’s most recent GOAT, the Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James, is expected to miss Tuesday night’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks in Wisconsin. James, who recently decided to host his own podcast with a former NBA shooting guard, further detailed the move recently.
The information was revealed on Tuesday when Beasley blamed Jordan’s supporters, accusing them of preserving Jordan’s past glory.
Beasley’s passionate rebuttal
Beasley had a few words for Michael Jordan GOAT supporters as he shared his thoughts on LeBron James’ recent outstanding achievements. He lashed out at the former Chicago Bulls guard’s supporters for taking aim at anyone who dares to choose anyone other than the current Lakers star.
“I feel like people are saying Michael Jordan is the GOAT, and that’s no disrespect, but you guys just miss the old days. (LeBron James) has 40,000 points now… How can you sit there and say he’s not an all-timer? What’s the best thing ever?”
——Michael Beasley
(pass @theOGsShow)pic.twitter.com/XB0ar115RZ
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) March 26, 2024
Lakers prepare for showdown with Bucks
James’ Lakers prepare to take on the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night with their playoff positioning hanging in the balance. As of Tuesday afternoon, James’ Lakers were ninth in the Western Conference record and appeared to be on a collision course with a first-round playoff spot and perhaps a first-round matchup with last season’s playoff troubled Denver Nuggets. .
This season, James averaged more than 25 points, 7.2 rebounds and 8.2 assists per game. The Ohio-raised small forward has scored 20-plus points in each of his past four games, including a 40-point performance on Saturday, March 16, against the Golden State Warriors coached by Stephen Curry and Steve Kerr. .
The Lakers, led by Spencer Dinwiddie and Anthony Davis, recently scored 150 points against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday at Crypto.com Arena. James last won an NBA championship in 2020. He has won 4 championships in his career, one less than the late Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and two less than Jordan. He reached the NBA Finals six times with the Bulls in the 1990s and won six championships.
Beasley did not mention Kobe Bryant in his rant, although many fans believe the other Lakers legend belongs in the all-time greats conversation.
Fans react to Beasley warning shot
Fans were combative on Tuesday as they fought back against Beasley’s boasts.
“LeBron can’t even beat you one-on-one,” one fan said on X with a dumbfounded emoji.
Another fan added: “Beasley knows ball…Jordan and Kobe’s home runs brought tears to people’s eyes.”
Another fan pointed out that James played significantly more minutes than Jordan, which they believe is the reason for the current statistical disparity.
“Nostalgia is a hell of a drug and LeBron is one of them,” another fan succinctly added in the middle of the comments section.
The Lakers were scheduled to face the Bucks on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. ET.
About the author
Nick Meyer is a sports writer for ClutchPoints in the metro Detroit area. He covers everything from Major League Baseball to the NFL, Ultimate Fighting Championship and college football.