Both Jordan and James have engaged with politics throughout their careers, with 'Black Mamba' speaking out about the “ingrained racism” of the United States after his retirement, while James has often criticised Trump and the racial injustice in the US.

The GOAT conversation in the NBA for the most part recently has boiled down to an either-or between Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan and Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James.

Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen suggests Michael Jordan and LeBron James should not be the only players in the NBA GOAT debate

Pippen recently took aim at LeBron in an interview, questioning whether teams would prefer him or LeBron at their peaks.

While the other members of the show tried to dispel Gilbert Arenas' argument, he had points to back his claims.

The LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan debate has raged for years. Jordan's six championships and perfect Finals record make him a legend, while LeBron's all-around game and longevity

You can’t ask me who’s the GOAT between LeBron and Michael. Neither one of them are GOATs. They both won differently. You can’t put them at the top of the pinnacle.

Scottie Pippen believes Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson deserves GOAT status more than LeBron James or Michael Jordan.

Scottie Pippen has named who he believes to be the NBA’s greatest player of all time — and it isn’t his Chicago Bulls teammate Michael Jordan. While Jordan and LeBron James are highly considered to be the top two contenders for the title,

Scottie Pippen said that neither LeBron James nor Michael Jordan is the greatest NBA player ever and instead vouched for this Lakers great.