Shannon Sharpe is someone who is known for calling LeBron James the GOAT of basketball. One could just tune into Undisputed after a great game by LeBron and you will see Sharpe sporting the infamous GOAT mask. However, just because he loves LeBron doesn't mean he also isn't a fan of Michael Jordan. After all, Jordan won six NBA titles and was an icon of the sports world for many years. To this day, MJ is still considered to be the true GOAT and it is hard not to give him the respect he deserves.
In fact, Michael Jordan recently turned 60 years old. As we reported earlier this week, Jordan celebrated his birthday by coming through with a massive donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. He gave the organization a whopping $10 million which is the largest individual donation they have ever received. Overall, it is clear that Jordan still has a big heart all these years later. As for Shannon Sharpe, he had praise for the legend on Undisputed today.
Shannon Sharpe Talks MJ
“You’ll never find another North American athlete that’ll surpass what Michael Jordan was or is," Sharpe said. It is easy to see why Sharpe would have this take when you think about everything Jordan did while in the NBA. He had massive contributions to sneaker culture. Additionally, he changed the way the game of basketball was played. Now, every single player in the NBA seeks to have the athleticism that MJ once had. He is one of those players who deserves his flowers. Even Skip Bayless loves Jordan, noting “Michael Jordan is the rarest athlete I’ve ever closely observed. Michael Jordan at 60 to me is bigger than ever.”
Michael Jordan is one of those global icons who is hard to surpass. However, somehow and someway, LeBron James has attempted to do it, with quite a bit of success. That said, even with the scoring record, the majority of basketball fans still see MJ as the best player ever. Let us know what you think about Michael Jordan, down in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sports world.
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