"Michael Jordan Is The MOST Skilled Player I've Ever Seen" | Jerry West Talks MJ's Greatness

[@faheemhaque4680]

Jerry West is arguably the best evaluator of talent as a GM the NBA has seen. He built the 80s Showtime Lakers, the Shaq-Kobe Lakers, the Pau Gasol Grizzlies, helped build the Splash Bros Warriors, and today’s Clippers. He played with Wilt and Baylor, played against Russell’s Celtics, and has been evaluating players since the late 70s, it speaks volumes for him to place Jordan in another category from the other greats.

[@Sejr0420]

but some 17 yr old will tell you it’s lebron and jerry west was a milk man

[@gagandhaliwal1453]

@@Sejr0420 🤣🤣🤣

[@sedohema]

@@Sejr0420 nah, the 17year old kid is saying steph. The 20something year old is saying LeBron

[@justice929]

Jerry integral part of 3 NBA dynasties.

[@coachkay773]

He is also the logo

[@mistameff3528]

I can see why hes the logo. The man is respect.

[@yourworstfive]

jerry west has personally witnessed the likes of wilt chamberlain, bill russell, elgin baylor, oscar robertson, magic, bird, kobe, and so on. what he said here is truly an enormous compliment

[@ap6160]

The funny thing is - people will still say Wilt, Lebron, KAJ are GOATS. They must be better than the logo?

[@eurongreyjoy1008]

hahhahhhahahaahahaha

[@isitjustme_]

@John Agreed !

[@dtechzsama]

@@ap6160 people have opinion now and think they are some kinda analyst and expert XD . generation now a days are hilarious

[@lebronjames1474]

Even I know MJ is way better than I'll ever be.

[@nanagyambibi7426]

Jordan is what you get when you put a superior athlete with the fundamental basketball skills….complete player on both ends. GOAT.

[@JrClips27]

Facts

[@lebronjames1474]

Even I know MJ is way better than I'll ever be.

[@radioactive1014]

@@lebronjames1474 We know you looked up to him and got inspiration to be a beast of your own

[@alainkaizer7769]

With supreme mental toughness, that's what separates him from his peers.

[@Riri-oj1zs]

And add the GOAT mindset. Never forget that.

[@MrFraiche]

Jerry is no slouch either and a legend in his own right but the reverence and admiration he has for MJ is on another level. No other basketball player is revered by other legends as much as MJ.

[@turolambo4978]

Duh? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@bobbyd1632]

@@YungPhilosopher stop it bro

[@GoGetYourShinebox]

@@YungPhilosopher Wilt played his best in the reg season. Jordan played his best in the playoffs

[@boondockbwoy14]

@@YungPhilosopher ?

[@macadoo6397]

Very well said i agree @MrFraiche👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@kristijanEX]

Jerry's opinion matters. You have to remember that he saw greats from all eras since the 60s, he played with Wilt, he saw Bill's 11 rings, he has watched Kareem on the Bucks and Lakers, he saw Bird, Magic, Lebron, Kobe...etc. all play. And he himself is one of the greats of the game. Respect.

[@christophermatthews2398]

How u speak on Kareem on da bucks and leave out Oscar??? But carry on you still speaking facts! Anyone who knows Jerry west knows kobe was like a son to him. He couldve been bias and said kobe but he gave Mike the g.o.a.t stamp! Respect✊🏾

[@kristijanEX]

@@christophermatthews2398 that was out of prime Big O, I mean ofc he deserves respect for what he did and his ring in 1971 is legit, but the most credit goes to a prime Kareem who also won FMVP.

[@christophermatthews2398]

@@kristijanEX Oscar was a walking triple double put some respect on his name

[@kristijanEX]

@@christophermatthews2398 not on the Bucks, that's just facts, no disrespect. No need to get mad.

[@lebronjames1474]

Even I know MJ is way better than I'll ever be.

[@bigticket-q5n]

Jerry the definition of a class act

[@YouGotServed835]

@Aaron9 I know right, nevermind all the sh!t that went on in the Forum all those years. I like Jerry but this type of naivety is what gets us these sh!tty politicians every election, both sides. Cult of personality.

[@Mr.Oct___]

Bobby Knight said the same thing before he even stepped foot in the league. Said he was most skilled, hardest working, & Most athletic. & therefore the best who's ever lived.

[@youtuber3328]

i did do and/or probably will really really hate bob knight and almost every iu athletics member ever

[@uncletony6210]

Anyone who watched him play in the 84 Olympics and/or the USA v. NBA all-stars before the Olympics should have been able to see the same thing. 14 yr old me did.

[@simonjakefrances6433]

Bob told the blazers to draft Jordan and they said we have Clyde Drexler as our 2 guard, we need a center, Bob said he draft Jordan as a center 🤣. Enough said

[@tustari]

And so began the long reign of jealousy that Isaiah Thomas would have towards MJ until this very day. When his coach declared this kid the GOAT before he even stepped on an NBA floor.

[@gmoneybagz2376]

In fact Bobby Knight said Jordan was the best basketball player he EVER seen play!Jordan hadn’t even played a game in the NBA when that statement was made!

[@abdulazizahmed1997]

Michael Jordan really respected and admire Jerry a lot The one thing that really makes me admire MJ even more that he always give the credit to the old generations and says that without them his game won’t evolved

[@Abu_Abdullah790]

assalamu alaikum akhi

[@venusspacey9685]

Exactly. People like him have to say things like that to make People like you comfortable. If Jordan starts saying "I" a lot, for example, "I put in the work", I get job done, Im the main reason we won 6 rings, I'm the best player the NBA has seen, I put myself first over anybody," .. all that is true, but a man like him understand weak minded people like you and most can't handle the in depth truth cause it'll cause you to see yourself. Then you don't like that person, when in all actuallity it's something about them you see in yourself or something you wish you had that they have.

[@rawtravels7192]

@@venusspacey9685 no maybe he is just humble

[@hanialimohamed9509]

@@Abu_Abdullah790 was aleikoum Salam

[@gwendolyntraylor1964]

@@venusspacey9685 well TheBlackCat is the ultimate competitor on the court, what you hear him speak publicly, it's the same views he has behind close doors, sure hope you stay self assured, you seem a little shook in self evaluation, who are you to speak patronizing and arrogant to others on youtube, check yo ego at the door youngsta

[@leechrec]

People almost conveniently forget that MJ's actual skills were on par or eclipsed his competitiveness.

[@brucewayne7831]

Kenny Smith said he was one of the first fundamentally sound players that also had superior athleticism. Jerry West also said even if MJ never dunked he still would be the best player in the league.

[@bwink23]

@@brucewayne7831 Actually, West said Jordan would still be one of the greatest players to ever play this game.

[@MrDangelo7777]

@@bwink23 West also say MJ is the G.O.A.T.

[@zigguratjones6458]

Wait, who forgets that? Let alone CONVENIENTLY? The fuck you on with this BS narrative as if MJ is an underrated player or something.

[@leechrec]

@@zigguratjones6458 Relax bro, no need to talk that way. There are a lot of folks who highlight MJ's extreme competitiveness without giving as much or greater acknowledgement of his advanced skills.

[@johannty7260]

When The Logo speaks, all listen. Wealth of knowledge and experience.

[@jeffw1390]

Love it when respect is given to someone younger than himself.

[@LarryJames72699]

Yeah

[@lebronjames1474]

Even I know MJ is way better than I'll ever be.

[@edobwoy]

LMAO yall are jokes. MJ couldn't play point guard. He couldnt make plays. Do you really understand "individual“ talent??? He was a shooting guard that played defense. That's it LMAO. The guy has ZERO triple doubles in all his finals LMAO. That stat alone in the finals, tells you what a player contributes to the team. KING Lebron can play 4 positions, switching anytime. PG, PF, SG and SF. He can make rebounds and assist. He can play defense too that's why he has be selected for NBA defensive first team.

[@Sf75178]

@@edobwoy the delusion is strong with you. Amazing how triple doubles is somehow a standard of greatness. It is a nice stat but not a standard of greatness.

[@koasizmworld1927]

when the NBA logo says MJ is the goat, MJs the goat period!

[@reeckcruceta3451]

Uhhhhhhhhhh nah

[@Riri-oj1zs]

@@reeckcruceta3451 Who the fvck are you?

[@potentially__9445]

MJ should be the logo!!!

[@00Mindi00]

@@reeckcruceta3451 keep cryin. Michael is the GOAT whether or not you like it, the whole sports world knows it, the business world knows it, nobody has changed their tune about it in two decades so far, his legendary status is even bigger now than ever.

[@bphilbac]

It’s hard to argue with Jerry West who himself is one of the greatest players ever. I like Kareem but if he says Michael who am I to argue with that.

[@lebronjames1474]

MJ is the most skilled player I've ever seen too.

[@disuser-lp3qv1tm8f]

OK LJ, but your opinion is not as important as Jerry West's.

[@JM-44-]

@@disuser-lp3qv1tm8f Lebron would beat the shit out of jerry

[@disuser-lp3qv1tm8f]

@@JM-44- You sound like he'd take pride in beating the shit out of an old man.

[@serbonkers4130]

Dont make it about yourself again ya clown.

[@carlosseptemraad7382]

MJ = greatest of all time. and there's no even a close 2nd

[@nessdagoat]

Game 3 1991 playoffs against the Knicks....I remember that play!!

[@blackcavi4515]

That was a rivalry! The Knicks vs Heat to get the opportunity to play the Bulls was heated too😳

[@stephcurrytheg.o.a.t]

@M N just search up Michael Jordan dunk on Patrick Ewing

[@puredistancegolf]

The craziest part is most people today only think of MJ from 96-98. They weren't around or don't remember the alien that was 87-93 MJ. That was a whole different beast.

[@AsukasButler]

That's it right there. People want to believe that "The Last Dance" doc was his prime. First three-peat bulls and a little before was his prime. Still had the crazy athleticism, but with the shooting skills, post-up game, defensive ability, and the mind for the game that he developed.

[@tristmas6458]

This was the best G.O.A.T affirmation I have witnessed. Loved this

[@danduran4981]

No doubt this guy know what he speaks of. I have followed basketball for about 40 years, and I still feel no one comes that close to MJ as far as talent, drive, and skill level. The best I have seen.

[@stefanogasasira9406]

i think he's got the perfect combination of skill and athleticism. it's very rare to have both at a high level but what made him 1 of 1 is that he was doing it on a totally different level than everybody else. quick as a cat, footspeed in the open floor, crazy balance, high elevation on jumpshots, hangtime in the air which was 2nd to none, and could get off the floor so easily. combine that with arguably the best skillset, the most competitive player the league has seen, and a mentality/drive like no other. people can call it over exaggeration if they want but mj had it all.

[@captured_agent5714]

Yup. I remember LeBron completely giving up last playoffs. Didn't even bother walking past half court on a few plays. MJ would never.

[@hamdiabusamra7251]

Y’all Got Jerry FUCKIN WEST for your 4th interview thats Craaazy

[@bondson0094]

MJ..legend summed up in one defensive and offensive sequence ..the steal of of Karl Malone in the 98 finals and the Shot over Brian Russell to seal the game. Maybe the best sequence on both sides of the ball by one player in NBA Finals/Playoff History. Clutch on another level when it mattered most.

[@mak23997]

Let's not forget he scored 2 critical points right before all that too. Legend.

[@well.thy.one.]

Hacked karl and pushed off russell

[@dillionrodriguez2961]

@@well.thy.one. clearly you don’t know basketball, Russel got his ankles broken and was already falling to the ground when jordan shook him, he barely touched him lol you can see it in the highlight

[@juventinos81]

@@well.thy.one. now say that again without crying

[@snareroll116]

Karl Malone is a choking bum that was too worried about chasing underage girls and Russell was not that good.

[@bofuthereturn]

Jerry is an all time great as a player but more than that he is perhaps the greatest evaluator of talent in nba history.

[@ChrisFilmPresents]

When it’s Jerry West said MJ is the GOAT, then it’s the end of all debates. You got the recognition of Logo Man, nothing needs to say more.

[@snareroll116]

No. When you have 11 rings that ends all debate.

[@Riri-oj1zs]

@@snareroll116 11 rings when the NBA was in its early conception years do not prove your point. Lol.

[@snareroll116]

@@Riri-oj1zs boy shut up and learn your history... Bill beat the so called Logo so many times that West ran to Wilt and still got beat.

[@ChrisFilmPresents]

@@snareroll116 dude, rings never work as an only judgement of being GOAT. Russell played in the early era of NBA where you only had about 10 teams. But the talents of other teams were not on the same level like 90s, 20s, etc. A lot of white players playing back then. The athleticism level has no comparison. As for an influence for later generation as a basketball star, there’s no comparison between Bill and Jordan. Jordan has influenced later generations and changed the way they play the game. MJ is the goat for sure and you will see many lists come to the same conclusion.

[@Riri-oj1zs]

@@snareroll116 No, you. Let me know if you know history.

[@johnobrien1759]

I’m so happy as a Chicagoan to have been lucky enough to see him play. I was born in 83 so I didn’t see all his games but I remember from the Lakers finals on. The bulls were truly fun as hell to watch, it was appointment TV for Chicago back then.

[@Jiron127]

I'm far younger and remember him playing. I was born in 92' from Chicago

[@lanett4677]

SPEAK THAT!!! I miss it so much!! The closest I felt like that again was when we drafted D. 🌹

[@djbhe]

I was born and raised on the southside of Chicago in 1971 and I saw MJ's whole career. The 80's MJ was off the charts.

[@augiegonzalez1082]

That's when I got introduced to basketball gambling and physical discipline

[@jfmprovr3605]

Str8 Up ...MJ was a Phenom...Truth be Told... This is Case Closed... MJ da GOAT..

[@johncambridge7181]

IMO mj is the most freakiest player ever. Freak of nature combined with his monster mentality

[@user-jg6gu87tfcdrtbb]

There's MJ and there's the rest. The GOAT.

[@jefpduct8725]

Jerry is right. MJ’s game will always stick and never diminish. I don’t think will ever see a MJ in basketball ever again.

[@daviddietsch]

Never

[@daviddietsch]

He’s babe Ruth of basketball

[@daniel.j9062]

Jerry is the most genuine extraordinary human being I have ever seen.

[@drey_scorchin]

After I watched MJ23 last dance last year on espn I knew he was definitely better then everybody I admire him even more after the last dance documentary, I’m motivated by him everyday 🐐

[@alkebulanlion6198]

I am lebron fan gotta admit mj is the goat man was a savage and wanted the ball at the last moments. After mj saying Kobe the only one that might get some games on him that’s why he second but mj the best

[@legoatjagoat4691]

@@alkebulanlion6198 that’s cool and all but Lebron is the goat

[@alkebulanlion6198]

@@legoatjagoat4691 big James fan USA today poll came out mj the goat sorry to say and 73 percent agree.

[@legoatjagoat4691]

@@alkebulanlion6198 majority rule doesn’t mean it’s true. Lebron is a better playmaker than mj and he has faced tougher competition in his generation. Players evolve over time.

[@bwink23]

@@legoatjagoat4691 Everything you said is a lie. Troll account obvious.

[@wildcatselite1]

His athleticism was so top notch that people didn't paying attention to his skill set.

[@michaelkraus4135]

His arms were very long that helped his defense. He has always said that he is almost 6' 4''. I have not seen anyone that stopped on a dime & went vertically soo fast on his jump shot

[@Amick44]

Exactly. He was well beyond Dominique or even Clyde as an overall player. He had that athletic ability plus the Skills and fundamentals of Oscar and Jerry.

[@GoGetYourShinebox]

@@michaelkraus4135 I always felt like MJ would have made a great boxer. Footwork, wingspan, fast hands, fast feet, heavy hands, killer instinct, insane will to win

[@WillFons]

The logo just confirmed what I've always thought. Jordan is the most complete player ever

[@smartguy763]

One thing that strikes me most is that MJ is always humble when talking about other great players of different eras.

[@dumisatonyjohnson8145]

“This kid Michael Jordan is the best athlete I’ve ever seen to have ever played the game of basketball. One of the most skilled players in the game and one of the most competitive players in the game.” Bobby Knight HOF coach for the 1984 US Olympic basketball team

[@joejett5084]

He called it 1st

[@dumisatonyjohnson8145]

@@joejett5084 I’m shocked that Bobby put Michael ahead of the likes of Lew Alcindor, Bill Russell, Wilt chamberlain, Oscar Robertson, Earvin Johnson and Larry bird amongst other players

[@joejett5084]

@@dumisatonyjohnson8145 maybe he saw the potential

[@AwH22311]

He finished that quote by saying “and that makes him the best basketball player I’ve ever seen play”

[@lu7713]

The Logo has spoken , he is never wrong. 100% agree with everything he said

[@krishaungreen4647]

I don't agree! I've seen Kyrie Irving do some things Jordan could never do! The game evolves my friend!

[@potentially__9445]

@@krishaungreen4647 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@classicdufferin8739]

@@krishaungreen4647 kyrie? Lmao

[@andgar923]

Thank you Mr. West. There's a difference in jumping high, jumping quick, jumping off either foot, gathering etc. MJ could jump any way however whenever as quickly and as high. He often didn't need to gather his steps to time his jump, he didn't need to take an extra dribble after a quick move, he didn't need to switch sides or hands, he just jumped. Which is why he made the game look so easy and some of his moves simple to the untrained eye. A casual will overlook his game and dismiss it as "oh, well... he didn't have handles, only 2 dribbles", "or he wasn't contested in that jumper". It takes a different level of skill to score when the defense is trained to stop you with only 2 (or less) dribbles while there are traps, zones, double and triple teams focused on you. It takes great skill and athleticism to leave someone that hasn't slept the night before guarding you, defenders that have tons of tape on you and their sole mission is to stop you flat footed. That shit aint easy to do. West is perhaps the GOAT scout, easily the most respected scout of all time with tons of experience. When he speaks everyone should take notes and listen.

[@toveycen4668]

I been saying this for years!!! Thanks!!!

[@y2shuproblem]

@@toveycen4668 he is one of the greatest basketball personnel ever.

[@mannyneva1760]

MJ determination and passion to get better is MUCH GREATER than anyone else. No one trained like him

[@mikailstacy8245]

You sir, said everything that needed to be said. End of debate.

[@NorseAtheist]

And MJ towered in an era where defense actually was played, not the soft shit you see today.

[@javieririzarry2587]

MJ is the greatest player and Jerry West is the greatest knowledge the bball ever seen when that’s man talking about bball you got a listen period

[@innosanto]

He didn't say greatest he said most skilled. MJ could be the greatest but just saying on the point here.

[@jeffw1390]

@@innosanto I think Jerry just speaks what he thinks without offending anyone. Since greatest can also be measured by winning, leadership, game changing. Most skilled, incredibly athletic from the logo is enough to cement MJ's status as the best pure basketball player.

[@mannyneva1760]

Hubie Brown and Jerry West are The Godfather’s of hoop knowledge

[@neilfpv]

Finally, Jerry West saying MJ is the most skilled player(he didn't say, MJ is one of the most skilled players) closes the case! No one should be compared against Michael Jordan. It's a blasphemy! Michael Jordan is the REAL GOAT!

[@joeheasley8046]

But Phil Jackson said kobe is more skilled. He coached both and definitely liked Jordan more. Kobe and him had beef.

[@grg20111]

So let me get this straight. Jerry West, the guy on the NBA logo, says Jordan is the most skilled player he’s ever seen. Let that marinate Lebron fans. Mic 🎤 drop💯

[@pablo.station]

Forget all the "top" sports analysts with short memories, forget social media. West has no reason to say what he says about Jordan, but he speaks the truest words you ever hear. Jerry West, a class-act, and NBA legend. Michael Jordan, the 🐐

[@jimvick8397]

Lol I love this... I saw that Jordan baseline move on the Knicks and couldn't believe what I saw either... and they replayed it and replayed it and replayed it... Which was awesome...

[@frankiefernandez9225]

MJ GREATEST 🐐

[@joeledwards4509]

Jerrys success as a player and gm speaks for itself. Hes the best talent evaluator the league has ever seen. If hes says mjs the best hes the best period

[@r-trippin5078]

If he says it it's true! He's seen every great player live more than once. .

[@nyny2513]

The Logo has confirmed what most of us have known for a while now.

[@d-blockceltics3696]

I think he's talking about that dunk on Ewing. He said most spectacular plays he's ever seen... Speaks volumes.

[@mak23997]

Was thinking the same thing. Fakes out Starks and Oakley I believe.

[@jarvasedundy1]

Jerry West not only one of the greatest NBA players all-time himself. But people sleep on him heavily as a NBA executive/GM. What he did for the Lakers in the 80s And early 00s Lakers and Grizzles. And then being the Warriors executive and winning championships 2015 and 2017.

[@mrdan523]

I think its the exact opposite. He is known as a legendary GM, but most fans these days don't give a shit about his NBA days or just shit on his finals record.

[@jarvasedundy1]

@@mrdan523 Lol you pretty much said the exact thing I said. Just worded it differently and added your own perspectives on his finals record

[@jeremyb5862]

@@jarvasedundy1 "I think its the exact opposite."

[@mrdan523]

@@jeremyb5862 yeah maybe I shouldn't of said "opposite". The point I was trying to make was that I don't think Jerry west is heavily slept on as a GM/executive like you stated. I'm sure nearly every NBA fan would've loved to have him on their team. Also the finals record is not a perspective I share. Just an observation based off of what I've read and heard from people over the years.

[@innosanto]

@@mrdan523 he is the most forgotten great. But mentioned in top 10s although could be

[@brendenwright608]

Jordan was such a icon. I remember in the space jam intro song there was a image of every reporter in the gym surrounding Michael after a championship. No player has that type of power anymore. They will just talk to a player when they get a chance.

[@titodabull1124]

The logo and the GOAT had much RESPECT vice versa 🔨🎯💯

[@tellitlikeitisfresh6541]

Jerry tell no lies 🐐🐐

[@DRob_22]

Been trying to tell people (mostly some millennials that think they’ve seen and done more than everybody else) that Jordan was just different. They say you can’t have everything, but he did. I’ve never enjoyed watching any other player like I did watching Jordan.

[@danduran4981]

Agreed- I am glad to have watched him in his prime

[@meg-k-waldren]

Jerry West characterizes that cat agility in MJ spring well. If you check out the nearly free throw dunk MJ does on a break vs Dan Marjerle - he literally doesnt plant his foot down to elevate; he just taps this tippy toes on the floor and soars the distance for them dunk. Truly amazing.

[@vinzmata5588]

To hear those words of admiration and evaluation from the great Jerry West is a total validation of Michael Jordans greatness as a basketball player. Mj is just in a level higher than the rest. Individuals like Mj comes once in a lifetime. That's an objective truth from the legendary Jerry West.

[@gwendolyntraylor1964]

Agree wit the Logo viewpoint that Michael "The Black Cat" Jordan, plus Hakeem "The dream" Olujawon are the most complete, flawless, skilled players on offense and defense that's ever played in the BAA/NBL/ABA/NBA history, Basketball G.O.A.T.s

[@theStacyJames]

Jerry West knows his stuff

[@BST4321]

I’m sorry but this weed got me real good this time. I didn’t know TO was there til he spoke 🤦🏽‍♂️ You got me again, Mary Jane…you got me again

[@mak23997]

When the Logo talks, you listen. Didn't mention LeFraud any where in that clip.

[@shout-out-to-prodigy]

On top of all MJ's skill, killer instinct, and athleticism is the fact that he also had a near 7ft wing span as a guard with a hand size that's top 10 of all players to ever play in the NBA. He really was a perfect storm, there will be no other and honestly it only deminishes other players trying to compare them to him. GOAT

[@classicdufferin8739]

7'5 wingspan

[@BigYARK]

Jerry's seen them ALL.

[@johnwalkeristhatdude3018]

People forget he’s the only athlete who had crazy GOD given talent and meshed them with great fundamentals and skill set

[@mannyneva1760]

It was god given talent like you may think…his will to train AS HARD AS HE POSSIBLY COULD is what it was. MJ was an extremely determined human.

[@doktor3196]

T.O. is just in awe the whole time listening to Jerry.

[@rrogers2370]

This dude loves kobe by the way…just saying.

[@katrinachavez3533]

And he played against and with Wilt.

[@lunarjedi7788]

From west...that's some shit right there. Cause west is a legend.

[@DJMeku]

And this video just ended that silly _GOAT_ debate!

[@wayansamuel8763]

RIP Jerry West 💙

[@skynet251]

When the logo says your the best, what more can you say 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@leokennedy4557]

Jerry West is actually under hyping MJ up.. MJ was just that good.. the GOAT

[@vc2349-0]

Was my thoughts as well

[@jmsmckellar]

He has confirmed what we all knew already, Jordan is the greatest of all time. Jordan has been widely regarded as the GOAT ever since he retired by the vast majority of players, commentators, and spectators. So Lebron calls himself the GOAT, for him to actually be greater than Jordan, (I repeat, Jordan has been regarded as the GOAT for a long time now), he needs to have accomplished more career achievements, surpassed Jordan in skill level, and needs to have made a more notable stamp on basketball than Jordan. Jordan has more Championships, more MVP's, more finals MVP's, more scoring titles, and a defensive player of the year so clearly he hasnt surpassed Jordan. To watch both players, and compare pure highlights Jordan is light years ahead also. Jordans pure weight of unbelievably skillful plays dwarfs Lebrons. Lebron has some amazing dunks and impressive buzzer beaters yet does not come close to Jordans artistic, graceful, impossible plays of which there are hundreds. Jordan is simply beautiful to watch in everything he does. The perfect jump shot, the graceful and effortless athletic plays, the ability to hang in the air like no other in history. Lebron is big and strong, but certainly not beautiful to watch, not effortlessly skillful and mesmerising like Jordan.

[@bilalkhares9337]

Jerry west may be the 2nd biggest contributor to basketball after James Naismith hinself. He was a top legendary player, a pretty good coach and a great GM.

[@semajgnik]

Kareem talking about how he saw Wilt and Russell play should watch this. Jerry West saw them and played with/against them too.

[@ghidorahthetruealpha6198]

I concur, totally. Tell it Jerry West!

[@jordanw1649]

Saying what everybody with knowledge already knows. 🐐

[@Rumble225-qe7fy]

Top notch athletic ability mixed with fundamentals.

[@leonblack751]

Class Act,Hes absolutely Right MJ had that extra gear that when he decided to elevate you had no chance.🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐

[@sebastientumahai9560]

When the logo says that, gotta be true

[@EM-xb1uc]

I agree. 👍

[@diddy103177]

To me, if you’re supposed to be in the GOAT debate and your own teammates pick MJ above you, that speak volumes. Consider that Jerry West who played with Wilt, and Magic who played with Kareem, both pick MJ above their teammates for GOAT.

[@samuelcrisostomo1534]

True, this Jordan dunk over ewing without space!! C'mon. The best ever

[@RepentOrPerishL133]

He just rose up over him with no takeoff space elbow over the rim. It was just like one of those cartoon characters who jumps straightout of their shoes when you sneak up and scare them.

[@topcover7390]

I still don't think most people realize how great Jordan truly was. Jerry West did.

[@AHMAD-2324]

I say it all the time Michael Jeffrey Jordan was in class all by himself. Best to ever do it !!!

[@mikejoe9121]

My guy TO & Hatch got an amazing guest salute guy keep it up 👍🏽

[@cinecraze6240]

Even The Logo knows MJ is the GOAT!!!

[@whatISlife007]

He's the o.g of the NBA. Probably could play in any era with his skill set and mentality. Royalty

[@rollandcurtisfromVermont]

Michae Jordan- One player was both the most athletic and the most fundamental ever, the best offensive player and the best defender ever, the best trash talker and the most humble ever, the most vicious dunker and the most graceful layup maker, the best dunker and the best mid-range shooter ever, not the tallest and not the shortest, and I could keep going, but you get the point already.

[@puredistancegolf]

Gotta love people on the internet arguing with the logo, like they know better 🙄.

[@thetruth4079]

Fubo sports the time he is talking about in his 40 yard dash of 4.3 coming out of college! Look up an old interview as a rookie where the interview mentions these times.. 💯

[@toolegit7668]

Watched some Jerry West highlights recently, Jerry Wess was cold. Could attack the basket well, great passer, and had a mean pull-up jumper. He may be the originator of the pull-up jumpshot

[@HeartsforJesus25]

If anyone's opinion carries any weight, it's the Logo

[@dwaynehumphrey1919]

People don’t get that Wilt and MJ are still tied for the highest vertical leap at 48” and Jordan ran the 40 yard dash in 4.34 at Carolina(hand timed)

[@authentic76]

And remember this is “The Logo” talking.

[@kylemitchell5512]

The same LOGO that would pick up a 17 year old Kobe and take him around LA in his LEXU

[@LostCrape45]

@@kylemitchell5512 bronsexual spotted

[@MrWillx23x]

When Jerry West speaks, everyone should listen. One of the best evaluators of talent there is.

[@aaronseth]

If the logo himself says MJ was the man than no question said he's the GOAT

[@jcbugoysikoy2852]

I need not listen to nobody's opinion. The Logo said it and that's more than enough!

[@AntonSlizzardhands]

Michael Jordan is the GOAT.

[@augiegonzalez1082]

No he's not he's a GOD

[@markettradinggenius]

I met Jerry West, when I was playing college basketball. We had a game in Los Angeles and I was able to shake his hand and get a signature from him. This was way back in 1991 !!! Our team was on a slight vacation, before playing a game, and we were all at the Rose Bowl or something like that. It was in the area in Hollywood, where they have all these flowers flown in from Brazil and they decorate these oversized vehicles and cover them with flowers. It was very interesting....

[@genobourn7423]

"Father Logo speaks!"

[@turtandiarpurhadi7549]

When great people says that MJ is the Best,ITS mean the truth

[@dennisvermeulen608]

This dude is sitting down with the legendary Mr. West and does not even take his sunglasses of to look the man in his eyes when he’s interviewing… 😒

[@bobbymarsh1]

He tsaw him in every facet of his career what he could do in the air and on the ground was unbelievable

[@full6330name]

I'm from Slovenia and recently had a conversation with a guy who said Luka could end up as the greatest of all times. I simply replied with no way. And there is a simple reason why. You have to play both ends of the floor. Luka went from bad to average defender but will never be able to be elite where he's winning defensive player of the year awards. Micahel was such a freak of nature,such a competitive guy that he grinded even on defense to the point where he was the best player even on that side of the court.

[@dudefacial]

It’s true. The man had no weakness on the court. His game was flawless