“Been Disgusting”: LeBron James’ $120 Million Rich Agent Marinating in Michael Jordan Disrespect Turns NBA World Into Battle Field

Ah, the age-old debate. Since about 2016, the NBA GOAT debate has been a constant topic of discussion throughout the summer. While the months are quiet for NBA fans, these debates became the primary source of entertainment. Deprived of basketball, these debates can get repetitive with the same points getting recycled. However, a new voice joined the fray with some interesting arguments for LeBron James‘ case. Does it hold up in the argument against Michael Jordan?
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Like most other debates in the MJ-LBJ section, it’s a matter of personal opinion. So, let’s find out.
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While the usual arguments are getting old, a new matter is entering the foray. Weeks after Michael’s trainer brought shoe sales into the argument, for which he received serious flack, another meter has entered the discussion. This time in the form of Klutch Sports CEO and reputed NBA agent, Rich Paul.
The agent for LeBron since his early days with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Rich and Klutch Sports have emerged as one of the premier agents in the entire league. As a result, what started as a personal decision from James has become a smart, sly one.
via Imago LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 31: Los Angeles Lakers Forward LeBron James (23) talks with agent Rich Paul at halftime of a NBA Basketball Herren USA game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers on January 31, 2019 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire) NBA: JAN 31 Lakers at Clippers PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxRUSxSWExNORxDENxONLY Icon190131041
Speaking to Gilbert Arenas, the $120 million worth Paul laid his points across. “LeBron is the first player to have to deal with a 24/7 365 news cycle of sports and opinions from those that are not even capable or have the valid expertise to give a valid opinion.”
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“In addition to, I’m not gonna do it how y’all want me to do it. I’m gonna do it how I decide to do it…That’s something Mike never had to deal with. His hardest critic was probably Peter Wesley. So, I think LeBron’s antlers are in platinum and Michael’s are in gold.”
As always, fans from around the NBA world quickly went about proclaiming their opinion. Further, as is par for the course of this debate, a consensus seemed impossible.
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Some fans were clearly in support of Paul’s opinions, claiming the media attention was ‘disgusting’.
Others, however, brought up the mentality of Michael Jordan and how he would embrace the criticism.
Some even pointed to the financial and popularity benefits that James has gotten due to the same constant media attention.
One fan was ready to offer a much more nuanced perspective. According to him, both sides had pros and cons to their era that the other cannot comprehend.
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As always, Twitterverse could not reach a consensus about the Jordan-James debate. However, the new point of argument has brought forward a lot of conversation. What do you think of Paul’s comments? Does it change the discussion for you in any way?
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Let us know in the comments below.