Who is the basketball king?

King LeBron James turns 34 today. He is often considered the best basketball player in the world and regarded by some as the greatest player of all time.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on sportskeeda.com


Who is the king of basketball right now?

LeBron James has won three National Basketball Association (NBA) championships. He won his first two championships with the Miami Heat in 2012 and 2013. He won a third championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on britannica.com


Who is known as the king of NBA?

LeBron Raymone James Sr.

Nicknamed "King James", he is considered to be one of the greatest basketball players in history and is often compared to Michael Jordan in debates over the greatest basketball player of all time. James is the all-time leading scorer in NBA history and ranks fourth in career assists.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on en.wikipedia.org


Who is the #1 NBA player?

01 Giannis Antetokounmpo

But after averaging 33.9 points, 14.7 rebounds and 7.1 assists in a seven-game series against the Celtics, Antetokounmpo reminded us that he's the league's alpha right now.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on nbcsports.com


Who is the greatest NBA player ever?

The 10 Greatest Basketball Players of All Time
  • Shaquille O'Neal. ...
  • Larry Bird. ...
  • Bill Russell. ...
  • Oscar Robertson. ...
  • Wilt Chamberlain. ...
  • Magic Johnson. ...
  • Michael Jordan. ...
  • LeBron James. LeBron James Maddie Meyer/Getty Images.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on britannica.com


NBA "King James" MOMENTS



Who is considered the goat of basketball?

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Most MVP awards: His six career MVP awards are the most for a player ever. He won three apiece with Bucks and Lakers. At No. 2, Bill Russell and Michael Jordan are tied with five each.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on hoopshype.com


Who is the king of NBA 2022?

LeBron James is still proving his position as the most relevant basketball player in the world after Basketball Reference shared their user stats.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on yardbarker.com


What is the strongest team in NBA?

Power Rankings: Celtics take No. 1 from Nuggets

See where all 30 teams rank as we enter Week 15 of the 2022-23 season.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on nba.com


Who is better MJ or LeBron?

If you compare their career averages, Michael Jordan has 3 more points per game and 1 more steal per game, but 1 less assist per game and 2 less rebounds per game, and both have the same amount of blocks per game. They have almost identical career averages, but LeBron James played 4 more seasons under his belt.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on theforeword.org


Who did Kobe think was the goat?

Bryant seemed unimpressed with the competition as he started talking about his choice for the greatest players ever. He chose Wilt Chamberlain as his GOAT, followed by himself and the great Michael Jordan.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on sportskeeda.com


Who is better Kobe or LeBron?

The Bottom Line: While LeBron is much more of a team player than Kobe was, and is more dominant and holds better stats, Kobe was a more versatile and complete player, a virtuoso with amazing skills and defense abilities.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on theperspective.com


Was MJ or Kobe better?

Mostly everyone would agree that Michael Jordan is the superior player but do not really take the time to closely examine how alike these two players are. The major difference between the two is that they played in two completely different eras, but that doesn't make them incomparable.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on bleacherreport.com


Who is better than Michael Jordan?

Most people are well aware of the fact that Kobe Bryant managed to surpass Jordan in a number of different ways. The biggest way that he managed to beat him was with points. Bryant sits above Jordan on the NBA rankings for points with just over a thousand ahead of him.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on thesportster.com


Who does Allen Iverson think the goat is?

Philadelphia 76ers legend Allen Iverson played against a number of amazing players in his career, and when asked who he thought was the GOAT, Iverson leaned toward James.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on sixerswire.usatoday.com


Who does Allen Iverson say is the goat?

Many still seem to think it's former Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan, but a growing number of observers are casting their vote for LeBron James. One of them is former NBA star Allen Iverson, who professed his love for Jordan but seemed to give James the nod as the GOAT, at least in his mind.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on sports.yahoo.com


Who is the most admired NBA player?

1. Michael Jordan. Ten scoring titles, nine All-Defensive First-Team nods, six Finals MVPs, five MVPs, and got his first one in 1988 when he was also the All-Star Game MVP and the Defensive Player of the Year.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on complex.com


Who is more dominant MJ or LeBron?

James has a PER of 29.8 over the span, Jordan 30.1.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on bleacherreport.com


Who is the goat MJ or LeBron?

Michael Jordan is often considered the GOAT of the NBA. At present, Jordan is the forerunner in all accolades other than All-Star appearances, All-NBA Team, and the Hall of Fame. He has a better NBA Finals record. Furthermore, he has two rings more than LeBron James.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on sportskeeda.com


Is MJ the greatest of all time?

Few in NBA history can match the accolades, awards and championships Michael Jordan amassed in his days with the Bulls. Championship celebrations were the norm for Michael Jordan throughout his NBA career. By acclamation, Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on nba.com


Who are the best NBA fans?

Today we present our 2022 ranking of the best NBA brands and fanbases. The NBA team with the most passionate fan following is the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers are followed by the Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks, Chicago Bulls, and Boston Celtics.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on fandomanalytics.com


Who is favorite to win the NBA?

Celtics favored to win 2022-23 NBA Finals.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on nbcsports.com


Who is the hottest NBA team 2022?

2022 NBA Power Rankings: Utah Jazz take top spot after hot streak - NBC Sports Washington.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on nbcsports.com
Previous question
What are rusks made of?