Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has a message for those questioning the greatness of Michael Jordan, LeBron James and Kobe Bryant: think again.
In an interview on Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast (via SportsCenter), Tatum admitted that Jordan, James and Bryant are locked in on his list of Top 5 players of all time. Furthermore, he questioned those who do not include any of the three in their own lists.
“Anybody that don't have Mike, Bron and Kobe in their Top 5, I really have a hard time listening to them,” the Celtics youngster shared.
While Michael Jordan is considered by many as the GOAT and is actually a lock in any Top 5 conversation, the same can't be said on LeBron James and Kobe Bryant. A lot of people still have questions about their overall legacies and if they are better than their peers or those that played before them.
For some fans, experts and even former and current NBA players, LeBron and Kobe are not in their Top 5 list.
However, it's hard to blame the Celtics forward for showing some love to the trio of NBA icons. Jordan's legacy lives on, while James continues to be the most dominant player in the NBA even at age 36 and Season 18 in the NBA. As for Kobe, he's largely acknowledged as the greatest Los Angeles Lakers player of all time and one of the most influential athletes during and even after his playing career.
Settling the Top 5 debate is always a tricky subject because of bias. However, if there is one thing we can learn from Jayson Tatum, it's learning how to appreciate greatness no matter what the affiliation is. Despite being the star for the Celtics and their storied rivalry with the Purple and Gold, he still put two Lakers players on his list!
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