The LeBron vs. Jordan debates (and hot takes) heated up following Lebron James winning his fourth NBA Championship. While the narrative continues to go down the (tired) James vs. Jordan perspective (i.e. championships, finals record, etc...), this episode brings on a guest, a super fan of LeBron, Chris. We dive into looking and LeBron and Jordan from a deeper perspective - eras, social media, myths, social justice, and more. It's a much different and deeper dive into everything that is LeBron AND Jordan, as well as who the forgotten GOAT contender in the discussion is, and of course, plenty of basketball in-between.
I said back in July when Kevin Durant rocked the NBA world with his trade request, that he "showed us who he was". It wasn't a negative comment, but one that encompasses his entire career being a product of our current sport climate - success and focus on legacy. We emphasize the value of a career on rings, and thus, Durant has too. Why wouldn't he?! Upon waking up and realizing that Durant will don the purple and orange for the Phoenix Suns in what is clearly now a team to watch come the NBA Playoffs, I find myself further pondering if Kevin Durant is the prime result of what we - yes, us! - have done to the modern athlete. Today, Durant is one of the greatest basketball players I've ever seen. EVER. The dude is rare. He's a seven-foot magician which makes defending him even more difficult based on how damn efficient he is on the basketball court. It's downright poetic and beautiful to watch Durant play. And yes, I'm romanticizing his game. I belie