The debate between Michael Jordan and LeBron James is as played out as any in professional sports, but with the latter still active in the NBA, the "GOAT" conversation remains relevant and dynamic. Jordan's longtime agent,

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According to HoopsHype, James is the oldest player in NBA history to get an MVP vote, beating Michael Jordan's 23-year-old record. At 40 years old, James is 13 months older than Jordan was when MJ finished 13th in MVP voting while playing for the Washington Wizards in 2001-02.

In search of a better chance to win, James left for Miami in 2010—a move that many argue helped usher in the era of modern super-teams. He went on to win two championships with the Heat, followed by a historic title with Cleveland in 2016 and another with the Lakers in 2020.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has broken another Michael Jordan record. According to HoopsHype, James is the oldest player in NBA history to receive

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One who has James lower on his list of the all-time greats is former NBA superstar and current "Inside the NBA" personality Charles Barkley. While Barkley has praised James for his excellent sustained level of play many times, he has also criticized the four-time MVP.