LeBron James’ Former Teammate Does 180 in GOAT Debate, Apologizes to Michael Jordan originally appeared on Athlon Sports. For the past decade or so, the NBA Greatest Player of All Time (GOAT) debate has largely revolved around two players: LeBron James and Michael Jordan.

For months, publicly and privately, the Lakers have been signaling their desire to begin the Luka Doncic era in Los Angeles, even if it meant ending the LeBron James one.