Charles Barkley has issued a warning to those who dare to say LeBron James is equal to Michael Jordan.
āAny media person that I see in person for the rest of my life who try to tell me that LeBron James is as good as Michael Jordan, Iām just going to slap the hell out of them right on the spot [ā¦] No questions asked,ā Barkley said on live TV on Friday night. āThe next person who walks up to me and says āLeBron James, he was amazing. As good as Michael Jordanā or ācompetes like Michael Jordan,ā Iām just going to slap the hell out of you right on the spot, and Iām going to take my chances with the judicial system.ā
Barkley made the bold statement shortly after the Golden State Warriors secured their third NBA title in four years. The team defeatedĀ the LeBron-led Cavaliers, 108-85, in a four-game sweep.
Though LeBron now holds a 3-6 record in the NBA Finalsāwhile Jordan went 6-0āsome fans arenāt convinced this is an adequate reflection of the Kingās status. Even Warriorsā head coach Steve Kerr admits the legendary athletes are comparable.
āI get asked all the time about MJ, LeBron, and it's such a difficult question to ask,ā Kerr told reportersĀ following Game 4. āAll I know is they're the two best players that I've ever witnessed. They're very different, but however you want to rank them, they're right there together.ā