Jordan’s Agent Slams LeBron James for Cherry-Picking Teams in NBA GOAT Debate

The NBA’s greatest-of-all-time debate just got a fresh spark, and it’s a slam dunk of controversy. David Falk, the longtime agent of Michael Jordan, didn’t hold back when weighing in on the eternal question of who rules the hardwood. Jordan, with his six championships in eight seasons for the Chicago Bulls, remains Falk’s undisputed king. But when it comes to LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers star and the league’s all-time leading scorer? Falk’s got some thoughts, and they’re not exactly a love letter.

Falk boldly placed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar or Kobe Bryant as his No. 2, leaving James somewhere in his top 10—maybe. His reasoning? A sharp jab: 'If Jordan had cherry-picked teams and paired up with two other superstars, he’d have 15 rings, not six.' Ouch. Falk’s shade points to James’ move to the Miami Heat in 2010, where he joined forces with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh to form the infamous 'Big 3' superteam, winning two titles in four years.

Jordan, by contrast, stayed loyal to the Chicago Bulls through his prime, building a dynasty without jumping ship. James’ earlier struggles with the Cleveland Cavaliers, followed by his Heat era, have long been a lightning rod in this debate. Falk’s comments stir the pot, questioning whether LeBron’s rings come with an asterisk for strategic team-hopping.

Love him or not, LeBron’s four championships and relentless excellence keep him in the conversation. But Falk’s loyalty to Jordan—and his dig at James—reminds us this debate is as much about legacy as it is about stats.