They’re saying this because it shows respect however he’s definitely not the goat. In order to make more de NBA relevant, they have to have a show pony unfortunately that show pony needs shot and needs to retire. LeBron James is not anywhere near as good as even Larry Bird in his day. If you had lived you’d see with your own eyes currently your blinkered Michael Jordan is the greatest player of all team. LeBron James has had a long career that that’s all