Skip Bayless is one of the many TV hosts who like to bring up the GOAT debate in basketball. Many agree that it comes down to Michael Jordan and LeBron James, but another NBA lifer has thrown a different name in the mix.
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While on FS1's "Undisputed," former LA Lakers coach and current Miami Heat team president Pat Riely told Skip Bayless that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the greatest of all time. He mentioned Michael Jordan in the conversation, but left out LeBron James.
Right now, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the NBA's all-time leading scorer, with James likely to pass him in the next few weeks. Abdul-Jabbar is also a 19-time All-Star, six-time champion, six-time MVP and two-time Finals MVP as well as a three-time NCAA champ at UCLA. The Hall of Fame center also has claim to having the most unstoppable move in the sport with the skyhook.
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Kevin McCormick
Kevin McCormick is a basketball writer at Sportskeeda with over four years of experience in journalism and a bachelor's degree in Sports Management Marketing from Holy Family University.
Kevin has worked with various notable outlets throughout his career, including 97.3 ESPN, ClutchPoints, Heavy Sports, and Sports Illustrated/FanNation, before joining Sportskeeda in March 2022.
Specializing in NBA and WNBA coverage, Kevin's passion for basketball stems from his hometown team, the Philadelphia 76ers. Among his favorite players are Kevin Durant, Chet Holmgren, and Steph Curry, while his all-time favorites include Magic Johnson and Larry Bird.
Kevin holds Coach K in high regard for the large input he's had on the game helping mold players across multiple generations. Kevin believes the iconic rivalry between Larry Bird and Magic Johnson helped elevate the league to its current status.
Through his writing, Kevin provides in-depth analysis and insights into player and coach quotes. He prioritizes sourcing information from credible and reliable outlets.
Kevin enjoys reading, aiming to finish at least one book per month, and he is a big fan of music.
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