LeBron James, during an episode of the New Heights podcast with former NFL star Jason Kelce and current NFL star Travis Kelce, confirmed the longstanding rumor that, as a teenager, he did indeed play in a now-infamous pickup game in Chicago with six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan and other—at the time—NBA veterans.

Both Jordan and James have engaged with politics throughout their careers, with 'Black Mamba' speaking out about the “ingrained racism” of the United States after his retirement, while James has often criticised Trump and the racial injustice in the US.

The LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan debate has raged for years. Jordan's six championships and perfect Finals record make him a legend, while LeBron's all-around game and longevity

The NBA world would have loved to see LeBron James and Michael Jordan play against each other. Surprisingly it actually did happen, but it was when James was a teenager, and it was also a pickup game.

Scottie Pippen said that neither LeBron James nor Michael Jordan is the greatest NBA player ever and instead vouched for this Lakers great.

You can’t ask me who’s the GOAT between LeBron and Michael. Neither one of them are GOATs. They both won differently. You can’t put them at the top of the pinnacle.

Michael Jordan's net worth is an impressive $3.6 billion, achieved primarily through endorsements and investments, including his stake in the Charlott

Scottie Pippen has named who he believes to be the NBA’s greatest player of all time — and it isn’t his Chicago Bulls teammate Michael Jordan. While Jordan and LeBron James are highly considered to be the top two contenders for the title,

Scottie Pippen has been accused by NBA fans of "lying" about his relationship with Michael Jordan. The two legendary NBA stars played together on the Chicago Bulls for more than a decade. They won six championships together in the 1990s.

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