LeBron James It might be the best ever to grace the basketball court. But some still oppose his names. Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kobe Bryant, and many others. But this Lakers Legend believes LBJ is just a milestone from being the undisputed GOAT.
The game of basketball gets very difficult and heated among fans and critics alike when the topic of “The Greatest Player of All Time” comes up. Many friendships have been ruined by this controversy and barbers will never tire of it. LeBron James vs Michael Jordan is a debate that will never get old. However, he is on a mission to close any controversy and become the undisputed GOAT, according to a former LA Lakers legend.
Shaquille O’Neal has never shied away from giving his opinion on controversial controversies in sports. Shaq certainly has one of the biggest say in the sport right now, given his achievements in his playing days. Even the most dominant force honoring the basketball court believes LeBron James is very close to solving the Greatest Controversies of All Time. In a recent appearance on the FULL Send Podcast, Shaq gives his own interpretation of who the greatest of all time is.
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Shaq says LeBron James is chasing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s record
Shaq became one of LeBron’s biggest supporters, especially after his move to the LA Lakers. LeBron has won a championship ring since moving to the Lakers and has absolutely dominated the entire court. The veteran showed no signs of slowing down and stunned the crowd every time he touched the basketball. On the FULL Send podcast, Shaq revealed that he believes James is following the record set by another Lakers legend. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
“I know LeBron and I think that’s LeBron’s plan. I think he wants to give up on Kareem. Because if he beats Kareem, we should all shut up. Think about it, he’ll have four rings, he’s already past Kobe, he’s already past Mike “And now he’s going to lose Kareem? If that doesn’t make him the best basketball player… I don’t think we know what we’re talking about.” said Shaq on the FULL Send Podcast.
Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar holds the record for most points in NBA history with a massive 38,387. LeBron is second on the All-Time Leaders list with 37062 points to date. Do you agree with Shaq that if James beats Kareem in points, he’ll be the undisputed GOAT?
