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.

Before becoming an NBA legend in his own right, LeBron James once famously squared off against Michael Jordan and other NBA stars in a pickup basketball game as a teenage phenom from Akron, Ohio. More than 20 years later,

Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen shared his surprising pick for the NBA's GOAT, explaining why neither Michael Jordan nor LeBron James make his cut. The debate over the greatest player in NBA history often boils down to two names: Michael Jordan or LeBron James.

Led by star Michael Jordan, the Bulls became one of the prominent franchises in the history of the league. But Jordan did have help in winning his titles, especially from co-star Scottie Pippen. Pippen is seen as one of the best forwards to ever play the game and without him,

Scottie Pippen names Magic Johnson as his GOAT, challenging the Jordan-LeBron debate with a focus on leadership and team-first greatness.

Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen may have formed a great duo on the hardwood, but it's pretty evident they don't see eye-to-eye anymore. Back in 2023, Pippen trashed Jordan by saying he was a "horrible player" during the early stages of his career with the Chicago Bulls.

Scottie Pippen claimed he would have still won six NBA championships without longtime teammate and partner Michael Jordan.

Scottie Pippen and Michael Jordan enjoyed tremendous success together on the Chicago Bulls, winning six titles in the 1990s. As great as they were as a duo on the court, though, their relationship off it has been fractured for a while now and Pippen revealed during an appearance on the PBD Podcast that they haven't spoken since after 'The Last Dance' was released.