With regard to the first (GOAT) debate in the history of professional basketball, Doc Rivers, head coach of seven or six people, put forward his personal opinion. He believed that LeBron James had the greatest basketball career in history, and Michael Jordan was the greatest basketball player in history.
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Rivers told the American media: “I think James is about to have the greatest basketball career in history.
In fact, he already has. I think Michael is the greatest player in history, but this does not detract from James’ achievements. James has the greatest career.”
This passage caused the fans to debate. Who can have the greatest career in history, but not the greatest player?
In fact, it is possible. For example, the golf legend “Golden Bear” Nicklaus has won 18 major championships, but Tiger Woods is regarded as GOAT. The same is true of Serena Williams, the female tennis queen. She can be recognized as GOAT without breaking the championship record.
When Rivers was young, he played eight seasons in the Eagle (1983-1991), that is, he saw Michael Jordan in his heyday.
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Rivers started his coaching career in 1999, and he is also quite familiar with James. In his view, GOAT is an evaluation. He gave Jordan the highest evaluation of the players. However, when James entered the 20th season of his career, the historical footage and data left behind could not be half erased, so he preferred to discuss the two separately.