The ongoing debate between LeBron James and Michael Jordan has been reignited, with Skip Bayless once again directing his criticism toward King James.
As LeBron approaches Jordan’s record for the most 30-point games in NBA history, Bayless is determined to stir up controversy surrounding this milestone.
In a thrilling 115-113 victory against the Golden State Warriors, James achieved his 561st 30-point game, leaving him just two games away from breaking Jordan’s record. Staying true to his character, Bayless had a lot to say about this achievement.
On “The Skip Bayless Show,” the outspoken commentator expressed his views, labeling the accomplishment as misleading. Bayless’s primary focus is on the amount of playing time, where he acknowledges LeBron’s impressive durability while highlighting the 16,500 extra minutes that James has logged compared to Jordan.
For Bayless, these additional minutes lessen the impact of LeBron’s accomplishments. This perspective is consistent with Bayless’s long-standing support for Jordan in the GOAT debate.
While he admits to James’s remarkable longevity, Bayless continuously points out that Jordan set his records in fewer games and minutes. Nevertheless, LeBron’s ongoing excellence tells a compelling narrative. Even as he nears 40 years of age and prepares for his 22nd NBA season, James continues to rank among basketball’s top players.
His ability to sustain such high levels of scoring, despite the relentless passage of time, exemplifies an extraordinary commitment to physical excellence and longevity in the sport.
