Are Michael and LeBron friends?

The two don't have a close relationship for reasons that are probably rooted in many competitive impulses. Maybe this is the beginning of a different relationship for the two. "I did not want to lose the opportunity to shake the man's hand that inspired me throughout my childhood," James said.
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Do LeBron James and Michael Jordan like each other?

"They have a great relationship" - Former NBA champion reveals Michael Jordan and LeBron James have mutual respect for each other. LeBron James and Michael Jordan at the 2022 NBA All-Star Game.
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Has LeBron James ever meet Michael Jordan?

LeBron had seen Jordan before they met for the first time in 2001, but the duo interacted for the first time in 2003. The experience of seeing Jordan in real life is something that deeply influenced LeBron, who has spoken about the experience in the past (via si.com).
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Who is Michael Jordan's best friend?

Who is George Koehler? According to Republic World, Jordan's best friend is his personal assistant, George Koehler. Koehler is a former limo driver who struck up a relationship with the Hall of Famer (more on that below).
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Who is the goat MJ or LeBron?

Why Michael Jordan Is the GOAT. Currently, Jordan holds a lead in all accolades minus Rookie of the Year, All-Star appearances, All-NBA Team, and Hall of Fame. He has a better Finals record as well as two more rings than LeBron. He also has three more All-Defense selections and one more MVP award.
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What does Michael Jordan think of LeBron?

Michael Jordan, in an article from ESPN in 2013, confessed to studying LeBron James and said what he would do to slow him down. “I study him [LeBron James]. When LeBron goes right, he usually drives; when he goes left, he usually shoots a jumper. It has to do with his mechanics and how he loads the ball for release.
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Who is the real NBA goat?

Who is the GOAT in the NBA? The most common (and correct) answer to this question is former Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan. 'Air Jordan' won no fewer than six NBA championships during his time with the Chicago Bulls, claiming the Finals MVP award on all six occasions.
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Are Tiger Woods and Michael Jordan friends?

Tiger Woods was best friends with basketball stars Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley, but when his personal life fell apart, this strong friendship ended.
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Are MJ and Scottie Pippen still friends?

There seems to be no love lost between Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. The former Bulls teammates, who won six rings together as part of the '90s dynasty squad, won't ever speak again, according to Knicks legend Charles Oakley.
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Who was Michael Jordan's favorite teammate?

Scottie Pippen (1987-93, 1995-98) Scottie Pippen is without a doubt the best player Michael Jordan has ever played with. Pip is a Hall-of-Famer and in 1996 was a part of the NBA's "50 Greatest Players in NBA History" list, though he was still an active player.
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Who is LeBron's idol?

LeBron James, who has long cited Michael Jordan and Allen Iverson as his two basketball idols when he was growing up, called The Answer "the god" when asked to describe the Philadelphia 76ers legend's impact.
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Who is Steph Curry's idol?

Before Curry was an NBA superstar, though, LeBron was his sporting idol. He revealed in a recent interview that he still treasures a LeBron James jersey, autographed by the man himself with a personalised message. "I was a sophomore in college and LeBron came to my games!" Curry told GQ.
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Who is the best player to ever play in the NBA?

Tim Duncan. Tim "The Big Fundamental" Duncan is the greatest power forward to ever play in NBA history. He was selected first overall by the San Antonio Spurs in 1997 and would play his entire 19-year career with the Spurs. Duncan wasn't a flashy player but he was incredibly efficient both offensively and defensively.
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Who does Larry Bird think is the greatest of all time?

Larry Bird on what made Michael Jordan the greatest player he ever saw: 'He's literally on a different level' Larry Bird is one of the greatest players in NBA history; however, even he admits he never saw anyone like Michael Jordan and believes he was on a different level than any other player in NBA history.
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Why isn't Kobe considered the goat?

By doing so, Bryant didn't even reach 20 points per game until his fourth season. When considering the greatest player of all time, they simply would not average 7.6 points in any season or 15 points or 19 points. If a player did, they would not be GOAT because they had to become good in the pros.
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Are Phil Jackson and Michael Jordan friends?

Michael Jordan and Phil Jackson didn't have the best relationship when the head coach was first appointed as the Chicago Bulls' helmsman, but they grew to become a terrific duo and great friends on and off the court.
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Are Dennis Rodman and Michael Jordan friends?

Still, knowing Rodman and Jordan are friends all these years later is a breath of fresh air for many fans. The duo never had a great friendship off the court, so watching a 59-year-old MJ asking a 60-year-old Rodman to hang out is something special. Dennis Rodman has a lot to be proud of these days.
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Who is the most disliked golfer?

Rory Sabbatini

Rather, he is almost universally reviled. He was not well-liked prior to a nasty split with his ex-wife, and her revelations about Sabbatini have done further damage to his reputation (a feat few thought possible). Consider this, via Golf Today: "Rory Sabbatini is the most hated man in golf.
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Who are tigers closest friends?

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Rory McIlroy and Justin Thomas, two of Tiger Woods's closest friends on the PGA Tour, said Tuesday that they had recently visited Woods at his Florida home and were encouraged by how he was handling the recovery from his serious car crash in February.
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Is Charles Barkley friends with Tiger Woods?

He makes people feel good. Everyone around him is always smiling. That's a huge difference, man.” Barkley's friendship with Tiger goes back many years but Barkley became good friends with Mickelson along the way.
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Is LeBron now the goat?

NBA superstar LeBron James is acknowledged by a wide array of basketball fans as being one of the GOATs (greatest of all time) in the sport. And James himself says he remembers the exact moment when he believes he earned that title.
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Why Michael is the goat?

He averaged 30.1 points; this record is unsurpassed to this day. He also compiled 32292 points, which is the fifth highest of all time. He also had eight seasons of averaging 30 points. On the defensive end, Michael averaged 6.2 rebounds and 2.3 steals for his career and was a three-time steals leader.
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