"The Last Dance" documentary has reminded everyone of the greatness of Michael Jordan, but a current player thinks Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was even better. Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Spencer Dinwiddie: 'Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the basketball GOAT'

By Erin Walsh | Last updated May 4, 2020 9:34 AM ET

Many people belive that Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time, but not Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie.

The "Last Dance" documentary continues to remind sports fans of Jordan's dominance in the 1990s, but Dinwiddie thinks a former Los Angeles Lakers star is the basketball GOAT.

And just for added context I definitely think MJ had the best prime NBA years of all time. And that Kareem is the basketball GOAT.

But y’all thought MJ was a God in the 80’s/90’s because he was 6’6 with a 40

I’m 6’6 with a 40 in 2020 and y’all think I’m unathletic
— Spencer Dinwiddie (@SDinwiddie_25) May 2, 2020

And before you judge Dinwiddie's choice, the 27-year-old backed up his original tweet with a follow up one referencing the Hall of Famer's greatness.

And for the last bit of clarity by “basketball GOAT” I mean going back to HS and College Kareems body of work is undeniable. Practically undefeated. Won NCAA championship all 3 years he played. Longevity in NBA, titles, all time scorer and single most unstoppable shot.
— Spencer Dinwiddie (@SDinwiddie_25) May 2, 2020

Both players were undeniably phenomenal, but it's hard to compare the two considering Abdul-Jabbar was in the NBA far before Jordan broke into the league in 1984.

However, Jordan is a Hall of Famer, five-time MVP, 14-time All-Star, six-time Finals MVP, six-time NBA champion and 10-time scoring champion.

On the other hand, Abdul-Jabbar is also a Hall of Famer, 19-time All-Star, six-time NBA champion, two-time Finals MVP, six-time MVP and two-time scoring champion.

So, you be the judge. Do you agree with Dinwiddie? Or are you team Jordan all the way?

Erin Walsh

Erin Walsh is a Boston sports fan through and through. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bridgewater State University and currently is in pursuit of her Master's Degree in Journalism from Northeastern University. Follow her on Twitter @ewalsh90

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