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Kevin Durant Gives Take on LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan Debate

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant weighed on on the LeBron vs. MJ debate

Joey Linn

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The LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan debate is one that will probably persist until the end of time; however, according to Kevin Durant, the whole conversation is pointless. On a recent podcast episode, Durant weighed in on the LeBron vs. MJ debate with a unique take.

"It's not like Jordan is one and you're two, it's just like ya'll are both something we've never seen before," Durant said. "Both are unique. Sitting in your own areas of greatness. When you see everyone in the same room like that, you realize like why the hell are we always comparing these guys like they gonna play against each other? Like, MJ will never play against LeBron in a game, so it's no need for us to compare their careers. It's just what you prefer."

Durant went on to say that "When you look at what they've done, separate of the comparisons, it's some unbelievable shit from both of them. That transcends the game of basketball. I've heard people say, 'You're the LeBron of this,' so he's in that realm too. He worked his way up to being that."

The "just appreciate greatness" approach that Durant is taking with this debate is often preached, but rarely makes its way into the mainstream media. What Kevin Durant is saying, is that two players can be in exclusive tiers without being pitted against one another. That is the way he views the LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan debate, and it's perhaps the healthiest way to do so.

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Joey Linn
JOEY LINN

Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time across multiple platforms, primarily serving as a credentialed Clippers beat writer.

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