LeBron James’ agent shoots down Michael Jordan take

Originally posted on ChiCitySports | By Zack Pearson | Last updated Mar 6, 2026 12:19 PM ET

The NBA GOAT debate continues to provide arguments for years. With Michael Jordan and LeBron James being at the center of it, the debates will continue to get stronger and stronger.

The latest?

“Game Over” podcast hosts Max Kellerman and Rich Paul had a spirited debate over Michael Jordan and how he would fare in today’s NBA. The podcast is hosted by “The Ringer” and this became a hot topic on a recent episode. It was sparked by Kellerman saying he believes Jordan would average 40 points and a triple double in today’s game.

However, Paul who is the CEO of Klutch Sports and a close friend of LeBron James. That’s where it gets interesting.

Rich Paul fires back about Michael Jordan claim

Mar 9, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Sports agent Rich Paul watches in the second half of the game between the Sacramento Kings and the LA Clippers at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

During the episode, Paul appeared to have James’ back and the rest of the NBA’s back in the debate. He disagreed with Kellerman’s take, arguing this younger generation wouldn’t back down.

“You’re out of your mind. I do believe that sometimes people say things that (Jordan) wouldn’t even believe. You’re missing a major point. You’re basing on this as if people still consider the pecking order.

These kids today they not bowing down to nobody. They not just gonna sit around and let you shoot every shot. In today’s NBA, guys are coming in and they’re not caring as much as you think about who you are and what you did. Because in their mind, ‘I’m the guy’ too.”

He believes the confidence of the younger generation would be an issue for Jordan. Kellerman grew up in the Jordan-era and will defend that era like he did on the podcast. However, with Paul being a close friend of James, it’s interesting ti see his answer and how it defends this generation that James has been a part of as well.

The debates will continue on.

This article first appeared on ChiCitySports and was syndicated with permission.

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