Michael Beasley played alongside LeBron James on the Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers, and he believes his former teammate is the greatest of all time. During an appearance on the Common Denominator podcast Beasley was asked to pick between James and Michael Jordan and went with the former without hesitation.

Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James is perhaps the single most widely debated topic in basketball. Everybody has an opinion, and most of them are valid. Jordan and James are entirely different players. They played in different eras for different coaches and with different teammates.

LeBron James, at 40, continues to redefine longevity in the NBA, securing his 21st All-Star appearance and 21st All-NBA selection in the 2024-25 season. As the GOAT debate intensifies, we examine how his current resume compares to Michael Jordan's legendary career.