As Carter-Williams articulated his answer to King, who was MJ's teammate during the first three-peat, he mentioned Jordan's two-year sabbatical to pursue baseball. This gave the rest of the league a short window to win championships, although the Houston Rockets claimed those years for themselves.

LeBron James, at 40, continues to redefine longevity in the NBA, securing his 21st All-Star appearance and 21st All-NBA selection in the 2024-25 season. As the GOAT debate intensifies, we examine how his current resume compares to Michael Jordan's legendary career.

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant is fondly remembered as one of the greatest basketball players of all-time as he accomplished just about everything at the NBA level. Bryant captured five championships with the Lakers during his 20-year playing career along with numerous All-Star and All-NBA selections.