[irishcoffee]

Jordan is the best. There really isn't a debate. Kobe and Lebron would tell you this without batting an eye.

Kobe and Lebron are both giant assholes. I'm not sure how you don't agree with this. Do you not follow sports news? Jordan is also a giant asshole. He is just far enough removed from playing the game that people forget about how he redefined/saved the NBA, they only judge him on the past 5 years.

[practicalpants]

I strongly disagree with your characterization. MJ has even said he wasn't sure who'd win him vs. Kobe.

There is plenty of debate. Don't forget the league-wide diluting effects of the '89 and '95 expansion drafts, something I neglected to mention. People really do underestimate how less competitive Jordan's era was than today (but many fans do get it).

I'm a longtime NBA fan, and I follow basketball news regularly + compete in bball fantasy leagues.

And no, Kobe and LBJ are not assholes on Jordan's level. Jordan is notorious for being an asshole, unlike the former two.