Michael hasn't always felt comfortable with being called the GOAT, and has rejected the notion that he was the absolute best among his peers.

The answers vary, but one name that’s constantly tossed around is Michael Jordan. One can understand that, as the Chicago Bulls icon performed some amazing feats throughout the course of his career. Jordan himself has long been aware of the chatter that has surrounded NBA greats like himself.

Former NBA player explains the surprising factor that keeps LeBron James from being the GOAT over Michael Jordan. The ongoing debate among analysts and fans over who the NBA’s GOAT (Greatest of All Time) is often boils down to two names: LeBron James and Michael Jordan.