Since he’s entered the NBA, LeBron James’ every move has been closely compared to Michael Jordan. In an interview with Sports Illustrated, James revealed that he has a new motivation after achieving his goal of bringing a championship to the Cleveland Cavaliers; he’s now chasing the ghost of Jordan. LeBron will finish as one of the greatest basketball players of all time but he knows the title of THE greatest belongs to Jordan, who has six NBA championship rings in comparison to LeBron’s three. While many agree that LeBron has work to do to past Jordan, actor Michael Rapaport appeared on SportsNation and went in on James for his notion of chasing Jordan’s elusive ghost.
(Video) NBA: James Loves Jordan But Does Jordan Love James
So…is there some underlying issue going on between Jordan and James? I mean, why can’t the best and the best be down? Check out some recent goings on…
NBA: LeBron on His New Motivation: ‘This Ghost I’m Chasing. The Ghost Played in Chicago’
LeBron James will go down as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. There’s one player he hasn’t passed to become THE greatest of all time, Michael Jordan. After winning 3 NBA championships, 3 Finals MVP awards, 4 NBA MVP awards, 2 Olympic gold medals, a 12-time All-Star, 12 All-NBA teams, 6 All-Defensive teams, NBA Rookie of the Year, NBA scoring champion, the Cavaliers all-time leading scorer and brought them their first NBA championship, you have to think, what else is there left for him to do?! King James still hasn’t passed Michael Jordan because of one magical number, 6. That’s the number of championship rings MJ has. LeBron says chasing Jordan is his latest motivation.
(Video) NBA: Michael Jordan Doesn’t Miss A Shot After Bet From CP3 Would Give Campers Free Jordans
In case you though the GOAT fell off in his older age, Michael Jordan channeled his competitive spirit and put on a shooting display thanks to a challenge from Chris Paul. CP3 bet his airness that if he missed three shots, all the kids at his Michael Jordan Flight School basketball camp would get a pair of Jordans for free. Let’s just say there are a bunch of unhappy kids because Jordan didn’t miss a single shot.
(Photo) NBA: Michael Jordan’s Game Worn Sneakers From Historic 72-10 Season Hitting The Auction Block
Out of the entire collection of Jordan sneakers throughout the years, the Jordan XI remains the most popular among sneakerheads and casual sneakers fans. Now imagine you could get your hands on a pair of those kicks that Jordan actual wore and autographed. How much would you pay? Well you will have your chance to own a piece of history as a pair of the white & black 11’s that MJ wore during the historic 72-10 season is hitting the auction block next week.
NBA: Carmelo Anthony on Michael Jordan Speaking on Social Issues: ‘Brilliant & About Time’
Michael Jordan shocked everyone on Monday when he decided to no longer be silent and finally spoke up on social issues. Jordan said he was deeply troubled by the deaths of African-Americans at the hands of law enforcement but also upset with the targeting and killing of police. He donated $1 million each to two organizations, the International Association of Chiefs of Police’s newly established Institute for Community-Police Relations and the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. Carmelo Anthony praised Jordan for speaking up but also noted that it was “about time.”
