Paul Pierce Reveals the Condition for LeBron James to Become the GOAT of All GOATs

There is a narrative circulating in the NBA community that LeBron James could finally dethrone Michael Jordan as the GOAT of basketball this year if he can do one thing. Although it is a very difficult feat, it is not something that a player of LeBron’s stature would be incapable of achieving. NBA legend Paul Pierce co-signed the narrative today on FS1. INDISPUTABLEmaking a big claim for LBJ to potentially surpass MJ.

The NBA veteran said there has never been a team lower than sixth to win the NBA trophy. The 1994-95 Houston Rockets are the lowest regularly ranked team to achieve the sixth seed in the West. Pierce stated that if King James can help the Lakers recover from being ninth in the West and clinch the trophy, that would make him the undisputed GOAT. The Celtics legend also said something similar a few days ago. With him reiterating the same idea so soon, it seems like he truly believes the Lakers can make it this postseason.

Pierce also highlighted the fact that LBJ has been in these pressure situations before, referencing the 2016 championship. The Warriors, who had won 73 games that season, were leading the NBA Finals series 3-1, when LeBron’s Cavaliers managed to cause one of the biggest upsets of all time. Pierce told Bayless, “He is [LeBron] We’ll have two of the greatest feats ever accomplished in NBA history, coming back from a 3-1 deficit in the Finals… and also a sub-sixth-place team winning the championship. Now, if that doesn’t tell you what the GOAT of all GOATs is, then I don’t know what does…despite what Jordan has done.”

If LeBron accomplishes this, Pierce will feel comfortable calling him the King of the game. He also highlighted James’ other feats, such as his all-time scoring record and 40,000-point tally to bolster his case.

Skip Bayless revealed what would help LeBron’s GOAT ranking

Skip Bayless and his opinion about LeBron not being the GOAT is well known. The media veteran claims the Lakers superstar may never rise through the ranks to beat Jordan one day. However, last year he said that if LeBron can lead his team to the Season Tournament trophy, he could help his case a little.

He said, “It simply will be because it is another achievement. “Right now, the only thing he has going for him in the GOAT debate is longevity, records.” Although Bayless spoke about LBJ on a positive note, which is rare, he was quick to add “a bit” in his statement. Needless to say, Bayless won’t be giving LeBron the top spot anytime soon, especially since he has the 39-year-old ninth on his list of the greatest players of all time.