FULL ARTICLE: NBA GOAT Debate: Big Questions on Michael Jordan and the Greatest Players Ever by ESPN
MOST VALUABLE INTEL: In addition to Michael Jordan and LeBron James, experts agree on a handful of names that deserve to be included in the GOAT debate. Long-term dominance over the course of an NBA career plays a factor in determining GOAT legitimacy, but there is one overwhelming element that identifies a player as an all-time great; Leadership. Jordan and LeBron do not only make their teammates better, but they also deliver greatness when their teammates needed them most. While heroes such as Magic Johnson, Wilt Chamberlain, and Oscar Robertson are mentioned in the GOAT conversation, is it realistic to think that an active young star could join them in the future?