CONCLUSION
Both LeBron James and Michael Jordan are significantly drawn in their statistics, and additionally, each has Hall of Fame accolades that place them on the Mt. Rushmore for NBA athletes. LeBron has longevity on his side as well as a near-perfect all-around game. In contrast, Jordan has his will to win and a perfect stat line. Considering the more achievements, championships, and better statistics, it's a safer bet to say Michael Jordan is firmly atop of the NBA as the best ever.
A 6-0 Finals record with six rings defeats a 4-6 Finals record with four rings. Jordan appears to be a more outstanding player in the regular season and the playoffs considering his Player Efficiency Rating and extremely effective scoring. If LeBron James figures out how to win another ring, this conversation may be set up once more, and later it'll be time to revisit the comparison. But for now, Michael Jordan is in the driver's seat of the G.O.A.T. talk.
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