Former NBA players are usually active on social media, especially Shaquille O’Neal, who often shares different types of content online. Recently, he shared a video on his Instagram Story of Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green crowning LeBron James the best player in basketball history.
The “GOAT” debate has always raged between James and Michael Jordan, with many still considering Jordan the best player of all time. However, in recent years, Green has shown his undying love and support for LeBron despite being opponents in the playoffs.
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“My top five are LJ (LeBron James) at No. 1, MJ (Michael Jordan) at No. 2, Kob (Kobe Bryant) at No. 3, Steph (Curry) at No. 4, and Sha G (Shaquille O’Neal) is fifth. 5,” Green said.
“LeBron started in ’03. By 2005, LeBron was the best player in the NBA. In 2020, he’s still the best player in the NBA. No matter the game, he’s the best player in the NBA. No one can Do it.” You’ve ever played a basketball game where you could do what LeBron James did. Making it to the finals year after year. Like, this is so excruciating.
Green ended his “GOAT” argument by comparing James to Jordan.
“Jordan took a break in that most intense situation. LeBron wouldn’t take a break. You know what he did? Go over and over again. The bottom line is, the talent is so much better now. That’s why for me It’s LeBron, not Jordan.”
Surprisingly, Green also included Shaq in his list of the five greatest players of all time. However, everyone saw a mile away that the defensive linemen were putting LeBron first.
O’Neal isn’t usually included on such lists, and it’s refreshing to see him being considered by the four-time champion.
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Shaquille O’Neal disagrees with recent post placing him at No. 5
After Shaquille O’Neal saw his ranking, a post on Instagram caught his attention. This list features the ten greatest No. 1 draft picks of all time. Topping the list is LeBron James, who was selected with the first overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson and Tim Duncan occupy the second, third and fourth spots respectively.
Rounding out the top five is O’Neal, who is not satisfied with his ranking.
“I thought he was gonna nawwwwww,” Shaq posted on IG.
The former Los Angeles Lakers big man made a lot of contributions during his time in the league as the No. 1 overall pick. However, due to his talent, most people tend to overlook just how dominant he was in his prime.
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