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Marcus Morris on GOAT Debate: LeBron tops Jordan, but MJ was his childhood hero

Originally posted on Ball Exclusives | By Titan Frey | Last updated Aug 26, 2025 3:20 PM ET

Yet another former NBA player has given his opinion on the ongoing GOAT debate.

This time, it’s Marcus Morris Sr. He recently spoke about how Michael Jordan is his favorite player, but LeBron James is the GOAT.

“I say LeBron because just the longevity of the game and being able to play at that level for that long of a time,” Marcus said.

“And I like Mike, and Mike was my favorite player, but I’m just saying if you asking me for longevity purposes. Everybody don’t got killer like Mike and Kobe [Bryant], so I ain’t going to say they do, but to be able to last that long and play at that high level, I’mma rock like that.”

(Starts at 53:47)

It should be worth noting that Marcus’ twin brother, Markieff Morris, went with Jordan over LeBron. The GOAT debate truly appears that it will never end.

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