KG & Paul Pierce Discuss Lebron's Greatness & Explain Why He Passed MJ As The GOAT | KG CERTIFIED

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  • On the latest episode of Ticket & The Truth, Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett debate the greatness of Lebron James after he broke the NBA scoring record. Plus, they explain why he passed Michael Jordan as the greatest of all-time.
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  • @dannyscott3871
    @dannyscott3871 Před rokem +2842

    For those who know how much Paul Pierce hated LeBron to see this it's something amazing.

    • @adamrushd8096
      @adamrushd8096 Před rokem +40

      Gave you a like but still I wouldn’t say it was hate lol I think for a while Paul was salty couldn’t let the past go. Charles says losing to Mike in the finals still hurt Randy Moss says not winning the Superbowl the year the Pats went undefeated still hurt so I think Paul couldn’t let that shit go but I give you for a while before this Paul was hating

    • @dannyscott3871
      @dannyscott3871 Před rokem +59

      @@adamrushd8096 idk when LJ was a rookie pretty sure Pierce either spit on him or in his direction.
      But I do agree that some of the rivalry between the two was because LeBron went to another planet

    • @d21scott19
      @d21scott19 Před rokem +11

      Facts! 💯💯

    • @Jayfye_
      @Jayfye_ Před rokem +24

      Facts all started from Paul Pierce spitting near the Cavs bench where Bron was sitting

    • @NightCrawler810
      @NightCrawler810 Před rokem +23

      I had to think 🤔 💭 for a min like wait 😒 don’t Paul hate Lebron 😳

  • @onaaamkonaaamk2394
    @onaaamkonaaamk2394 Před rokem +425

    The line that hits me is when KG says “he didn’t step on everyone like he could’ve”…. LeBron could’ve leveraged his position to take the shine from everyone. He could’ve not focused on player empowerment, he could’ve been a jerk to everyone, but he chose the path of unity.. truly the league couldn’t have fell into better hands.. long live the king

    • @ThugPoet
      @ThugPoet Před 11 měsíci +63

      Hero worship is highly prevalent in the two prior generation (Kobe, MJ) They thrived on breaking down... Lebron thrived on building up. THAT'S why he's my 🐐

    • @cyberbron2077
      @cyberbron2077 Před 10 měsíci +18

      ​@@ThugPoetexactly

    • @GameplayGuy00
      @GameplayGuy00 Před 6 měsíci +19

      We can debate all we want about Bron vs MJ, i like MJ more but if you think Bron the GOAT I respect it. The one thing though: If you have to explain the game of basketball to somebody, show your kids how to play, or answer who the face of basketball should be all time, it's Lebron. Plays the game the right way, can do anything on the floor, always getting teammates involved, no scandals, no family issues, a great guy in general. He should be the face of basketball: Jordan can be the better player between the two, but if I had to choose an individual to represent basketball in the eyes of others, it would probably be Bron.

    • @29mailliw
      @29mailliw Před 6 měsíci +11

      ​@@GameplayGuy00now that's a take I can live with for real big props to this comment

    • @NinoBlacks
      @NinoBlacks Před 4 měsíci +4

      @@GameplayGuy00couldn’t have said it any better then that 🫡

  • @valor144
    @valor144 Před rokem +174

    No matter if Lebron is your no. 1 or your no. 2 getting this kind of respect from some of your greatest rivals is just legendary

  • @BroCoolFire
    @BroCoolFire Před 9 měsíci +60

    Big Respect to KG& Pierce for this.. This was one of the best sports segments I've ever seen

  • @qdub6581
    @qdub6581 Před rokem +928

    Actually giving him flowers that’s mad respect!

    • @mrbaboy
      @mrbaboy Před rokem +13

      That's what needs to happen more! Appreciate what we have now! It's history irregardless of who it is!

    • @melbrown2295
      @melbrown2295 Před rokem +4

      Nah, this is wack.

    • @drey_scorchin
      @drey_scorchin Před rokem +2

      @@melbrown2295 lol what I thought like Paul use to hate bron

    • @tearealdavis2212
      @tearealdavis2212 Před rokem +1

      From Paul too .

    • @deucedeuce3613
      @deucedeuce3613 Před rokem +3

      This is super dope coming from these two.. straight respect 🫡 🐐🐐

  • @neilarmstrong7835
    @neilarmstrong7835 Před rokem +1241

    In my opinion, LeBron doesn't have to take a backseat to nobody for his on court accomplishments. However, Paul and KG saying this means a lot if you consider their take in the past.

    • @d.Barbour.70sbabybutluvthe90s
      @d.Barbour.70sbabybutluvthe90s Před rokem +12

      Right!?

    • @jerronnorris5829
      @jerronnorris5829 Před rokem +4

      🤔 bro u can't b out here read'n my mine ..I'm jus say'n 🤣🤣🤣..nice

    • @kapo2012fb
      @kapo2012fb Před rokem

      Dude is like 17 stop

    • @neilarmstrong7835
      @neilarmstrong7835 Před rokem +24

      @kapo2012fb Me? Nah bro, I am a 50 year old man who understands that the game evolves. I would select MJ over Lebron for the last shot of the game; however, I would select LeBron if I had to start a franchise. As great as MJ was, he only got to a championship under one coach and system. LeBron went to a championship at 22 years old with a roster that was worse than what MJ had under Doug Collins. MJ would not have gotten that Cavs roster to a title.

    • @neilarmstrong7835
      @neilarmstrong7835 Před rokem +15

      @tru3199 MJ was taught by Dean Smith, Bobby Knight (84 Olympics), and Phil Jackson w/Tex Winters and Red Kerr as assistants. These gentlemen are/were great basketball minds. What great coach did LeBron learn from? The dude averaged 20/5/5 in the league at 18. He has won titles under multiple coaches and systems. Each team he played on got worse after he departed while the Bulls was a phantom call away from beating the Knicks and advancing to the conference championship without MJ.

  • @jordanporter5833
    @jordanporter5833 Před rokem +94

    I'm actually shocked to hear this come out of Paul Pierce's mouth. That's very noble of him to give lebron his flowers and acknowledge his greatness. Hats off to Truth

  • @prolestprod.
    @prolestprod. Před 11 měsíci +100

    Idk if people realize how insane this is. Their Celtics team and that heat/early cavs LeBron era, had absolute wars. They had no love for each other. For p and kg to crown their biggest foe while they were in their prime as the GOAT, is just unbelievable. Crown the king.

    • @prolestprod.
      @prolestprod. Před 11 měsíci +13

      Not to mention these dudes played against Jordan in his PRIME in their early years in the league, and are calling Bron goat. Just stop and think about that for a moment.

    • @MoSuli96
      @MoSuli96 Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@prolestprod.KG entered the league in 95 and watched Jordan come back to lead the bulls to 72-10 in his rookie season and 3 straight chips in a row lol. Pierce came in right as Jordan retired in 98 so only got to play him as a still great, but declining shell of his former self years later

    • @jefeseason4990
      @jefeseason4990 Před 5 měsíci +1

      No this is exactly what old players do to Jordan. If your not considered the goat. The best thing you can do is to say I went against the goat and achieved such and such.

    • @NinoBlacks
      @NinoBlacks Před 4 měsíci

      @@MoSuli96Jordan was not declining in 98 lol. If he didn’t retire and still kept the same team they definitely could have gotten 2 more rings.

    • @MoSuli96
      @MoSuli96 Před 4 měsíci

      @@NinoBlacks bro they were falling apart by 97-98. They maybe could’ve squeezed out 1 more in the shortened lockout 99 season but would’ve gotten smacked by Shaq and Kobe in 2000.

  • @AnduvateRay
    @AnduvateRay Před rokem +410

    When KG said, "I want you to find a 38 year old" 🤣🤣🤣

  • @NotebookLives
    @NotebookLives Před rokem +515

    This is amazing 😂😂😂. PP and KG did a WHOLE 180 on Bron. They were his staunchest critics for his entire career, so for them to call him the GOAT shows just how great the dude is & adds more credence, because both of them were MJ guys. Insane.

    • @YerpDerp17
      @YerpDerp17 Před rokem +42

      I think this is normal though. When you are not far removed from the game that competitive spirit is still alive and burning inside you. You have regrets and what if's on top of that. Some players it takes decades, but the more you are personally removed from your personal career in the game, the more objective you can be. True ballers can easily notice other true ballers, so it's no surprise they came around. Just shows the maturity and respect they have for the game and anyone who plays it at an high level. But to the fans who watch this, it for sure gives Lebrons legitimacy to anyone who isn't sure, because if anyone is to despise Lebron, its these two. lol

    • @go_423
      @go_423 Před rokem +7

      Pierce was never a MJ guy

    • @lubell619
      @lubell619 Před rokem +13

      @@go_423But he was never a Bron guy as well bro bro go back a listen to some of his stuff lol

    • @fredooogoated8335
      @fredooogoated8335 Před rokem +14

      @@go_423 he called mj the goat before bro wym

    • @kingizzo7626
      @kingizzo7626 Před rokem +7

      @@YerpDerp17 these 2 never hated Bron . They’re just competitors and never would bow down. That’s it .

  • @palmtreevibe
    @palmtreevibe Před 7 měsíci +13

    Coming from one of your biggest rivals this is the ultimate sign of respect. Props to KG and Pierce for keeping personal emotions out of this.

  • @louisloother301
    @louisloother301 Před 9 měsíci +24

    As a Celtics fan I'm SHOCKED Paul Pierce said this 💯💯💯 Very compelling conversation

  • @boonebeasley9622
    @boonebeasley9622 Před rokem +377

    Kg was once 38 in the league he knows how crazy it is that he is still that good

    • @mikemarc92
      @mikemarc92 Před rokem +3

      Exactly exactly and so was Jordan

    • @VortexFromFire
      @VortexFromFire Před rokem +53

      @@mikemarc92 Jordan was washed at 38 lmao n he didn’t even make it past 20 seasons in the league bc he took 3-4 years off lmao . Jordan doesn’t compare kid

    • @EvokAi
      @EvokAi Před rokem +2

      @@VortexFromFire lebron was busy with stats that's why his team is at the bottom

    • @clayjohnson5812
      @clayjohnson5812 Před rokem

      @@EvokAi James just doing his fucking job.Its nothing new.He been doing everything his whole career.Its not his fault his team playing like shit.He 38yrs old and still carrying teams.He got to score at least 40pts for the Lakers to win. If he cared so much about stats he would average 40pts a games for his career instead of passing the ball.You just butt hurt at this video here of two Legends giving James his flower.Listen to them and weep.James a beast and nothing you can do about it.Deal with it.

    • @Burnzed
      @Burnzed Před rokem +17

      @@EvokAi shouldnt have to knock jordan to put bron up but the lakers need every stat lebron can giv them and more lol just say you dont watch games lil bro

  • @asiatic1979
    @asiatic1979 Před rokem +840

    It’s great to hear former players give LeBron his props. He deserves it! People are always looking for an excuse to knock LeBron down by comparing him to Michael Jordan. I don’t think it’s fair to LeBron that he gets compared to MJ so often. We should just celebrate both of their greatness and stop putting one against the other. They do this with all of our black entertainers, athletes, and celebrities. Michael Jackson, versus prince, Martin Luther King versus Malcolm X, Jay Z versus Nas. Let’s just celebrate and appreciate them all without having to decide which one is better.

    • @TheKingofsoccor
      @TheKingofsoccor Před rokem +6

      Always gave him his props just was competitors so couldn’t give him props like that

    • @dantewilliams7458
      @dantewilliams7458 Před rokem +5

      At the end of the day it’s barbershop talk but they take it too far at times

    • @myrontaylor5310
      @myrontaylor5310 Před rokem +11

      And not just former players but former players who used to dog and belittle his greatness but now they've witnessed Brons strive for greatness. Hell even the haters gotta put some respect on his name now #goatjames 🐐😌

    • @patriciamccormick9321
      @patriciamccormick9321 Před rokem

      Mr. Genocide supporter can pound sand.

    • @christophersalguero8582
      @christophersalguero8582 Před rokem +13

      I don’t get it? Lebron is the 2nd best player in history, how is that knocking him down? How can you be greater than someone who accomplished more in a lot less time? Longevity is the ONLY thing Lebron truly has over Jordan. Ok he leads in total points and is 4th in assists right? Now where is he in total turnovers, missed shots, missed free throws, and total games lost? If your gonna count longevity stats than compare all of them, not just the ones to go along your narrative. In every analytic stats Jordan is greater than Lebron. Lebron is 2nd in 95% of them so what’s wrong with being 2nd?

  • @JimmyMarison
    @JimmyMarison Před rokem +9

    Pierce asking KG if LeBron is the greatest scorer ever then KG responding “yeah, FUCK” let’s you know theirs something personal there 😂 love these guys

  • @freelyme333
    @freelyme333 Před rokem +38

    This right here means so much. From being fierce rivals who came up idolizing Jordan to acknowledging Bron's GOAT status. Of all people, I thought KG and Paul would hold out forever -- but I'm so glad to be wrong. Respect.

    • @micapalma9532
      @micapalma9532 Před 4 měsíci

      watch the 2010 - 2011 NBA championship game. i dare you bron fans and tell me he is the goat !
      then watch all 6 bull run as a champion "91 to '93 and '96 to '98. again i dare you bron fans and tell yourself who is the goat ?!

    • @micapalma9532
      @micapalma9532 Před 4 měsíci

      le bron is a great player...thats a fact.
      but not a goat!

    • @bielito23
      @bielito23 Před 3 měsíci

      ​mj when he was the best player on a bad team: never even made the conf finals
      bron when he was the best player on a bad team: made the finals twice

  • @kitchemk
    @kitchemk Před rokem +419

    Nah this shit hit my soul. Outta all the opponents Bron had, that celtics team was the one I respected the most. And to hear these two say this the way they gave Bron hell in the offs, just goes a long way. It when rivals have to give you your flowers that's when you know you did something incredible.
    Not only that it just shows the respect these dudes have for the craft and it only elevates them in my eyes as competitors. So S/O to these all time greats man.

    • @jumpjj243
      @jumpjj243 Před rokem +3

      Absolutely

    • @Lyvette2000
      @Lyvette2000 Před rokem +3

      It does he battled those boyz they made him into that beast in Miami and I loved every minute of it. I still watch those games. But do you notice Stephen A didn’t invite them to give their opinions

    • @MrAlvarez23
      @MrAlvarez23 Před rokem +9

      💯
      It's crazy how much they hated Bron, to give his flowers now that says alot. Shows alot respect

    • @nsgkiingx3699
      @nsgkiingx3699 Před rokem +2

      @@jumpjj243 facts and everybody talk crazy bout Kobe might not be too ten but all the players got him 1,2, or 3 like I don’t even listen to espn bc can’t let past go or try to diminish a player and give false shit. Kobe was that guy and I got him mj n Bron as the goats idc the order or the reason

  • @you1pop
    @you1pop Před rokem +600

    No lie I think this means more coming from them since they was Bron's biggest rivals at one point and first team to really push him to do better.

    • @ARmirzaful
      @ARmirzaful Před rokem +22

      I am shocked to hear the Truth say thus. That’s takes a lot ego wise to humble yourself like that. He has pierced Lebron quite a few times as well, one on one, so very interesting to hear that.

    • @khoado123
      @khoado123 Před rokem +25

      Also these dudes have been so petty and salty about Bron. So for them to say this, it shows Bron is on a different level

    • @caleb484
      @caleb484 Před rokem +6

      They didn't dig him early on. To see Kevin and Paul give him props like this ....means a lot honestly

    • @Yaredzbest24
      @Yaredzbest24 Před rokem +1

      to really push him to bounce and make the unstoppable Heatles*

    • @aarontaylor8880
      @aarontaylor8880 Před rokem

      Yea they both once sh*tted on Lebron with great disrespect. Now they bow. That's (RNS)...real n***a sh*t

  • @chilout2496
    @chilout2496 Před rokem +31

    Those two are the last two guys I would ever hear show so much respect to him

    • @brettmg4995
      @brettmg4995 Před 9 měsíci

      now we just need skip to admit it

  • @zisolo4283
    @zisolo4283 Před rokem +55

    Man, to hear this from Paul and KG, which they competed against him, means so much more

    • @pikabk8829
      @pikabk8829 Před rokem +2

      KG also competed against MJ

    • @brianmcpartlan8664
      @brianmcpartlan8664 Před rokem +3

      @@pikabk8829 So did Pierce

    • @micapalma9532
      @micapalma9532 Před 4 měsíci

      😊 thats what money can do.....what a clown !
      bron is a great player. bit not a goat.
      annual sale of "air jordan" brand is 150 million and le bron 35M....mind you, MJ retired 20 yrs ago....
      here in asia we know who is the true goat. the world knows who is the goat !

  • @willtrill20
    @willtrill20 Před rokem +447

    I gained a lot of respect for Paul Pierce after this✊🏾🤝

    • @redfloyd69
      @redfloyd69 Před rokem +11

      Why, because you agree with him?

    • @litecodes3552
      @litecodes3552 Před rokem +1

      They’ll do a top 10 list @ Paul will put Kobe above Bron

    • @MixMasterMaj
      @MixMasterMaj Před rokem +1

      Pierce was an offensive beast in his prime on the crappy Celtics (2002-2007), why is he just now gaining your respect? Check his resume. He's a solid Hall of Famer.

    • @BlvdRo91
      @BlvdRo91 Před rokem +2

      @lite codes Thassa fact. He's not capable of putting his envy to the side for very long. It'll be back 🤣😂🤣

    • @actionstarandson9027
      @actionstarandson9027 Před rokem

      That's what he wants, coz many people doesn't respect paul as a person anymore.

  • @chidiebereiwe4680
    @chidiebereiwe4680 Před rokem +268

    Looking at back to how they felt about him when they played, this hits different 🔥

    • @TakinDubsShaq
      @TakinDubsShaq Před rokem +8

      @Tru 319 cope

    • @Alpha-uq2wv
      @Alpha-uq2wv Před rokem +6

      @@tru3199 mj the best on first rd exits lol

    • @feldadon2965
      @feldadon2965 Před rokem +4

      Jordan beat nobody from top 10 players of all time. Bron beat durant, Duncan and Steph...

    • @thedailyidiot4817
      @thedailyidiot4817 Před rokem

      @@feldadon2965 dude what even mention that?😂😂😂😂 bro played 8 total hofers in 6 nba finals 😂😂😂

    • @thedailyidiot4817
      @thedailyidiot4817 Před rokem

      @Tru 319 playing nobody 😂

  • @swolenj
    @swolenj Před rokem +10

    I love this. Much props much respect for these guys for saying this and setting the argument straight. Y’all are a great example of evolution to this upcoming generation. It’s humbling to hear these guys say this knowing their history.

  • @josedominguez6555
    @josedominguez6555 Před rokem +23

    Finally two top legends give the respect to the King

  • @Mxneygrvm
    @Mxneygrvm Před rokem +323

    I already had a tremendous amount of respect for both of these guys, but to see them just give Lebron his flowers the way that they just did it made me admired them even more🫡🫡

    • @xofmetleh6618
      @xofmetleh6618 Před rokem +1

      Why did you assume they dont like Lebron? Theyve always respect him but hate them him when they play each other.

    • @dutchvanderlinde7433
      @dutchvanderlinde7433 Před rokem +2

      @@xofmetleh6618 Mainly for the fact that Paul has on numerous occasions said Lebron isn't a top five player all time. KG has never been too dismissive of him to be fair but this is Paul finally coming around and paying respect.

    • @jumpjj243
      @jumpjj243 Před rokem

      Absolutely 💯 bc Garrett wanted to break him in the last championship game they played against him..fast forward now KG & PP both gives LBJ great highlights for his career! Thank you guys!

    • @BingeworthyContent
      @BingeworthyContent Před rokem

      @@xofmetleh6618 That's not an assumption. Lol. They hated Lebron. Just had to evolve a bit

    • @omaidolor8929
      @omaidolor8929 Před rokem

      They didn’t tell not one lie. They stopped ignoring and pretending like what he’s doing isn’t crazy.

  • @pariswade3585
    @pariswade3585 Před rokem +96

    I will never forget the first time I saw anything about LBJ way back in 01 an article on ESPN I went crazy and started telling everyone about him I been a FAN and following his career every since. I'm happy 😊

    • @wilvictor
      @wilvictor Před rokem +6

      The guy has been on the spotlight since he was 14 that's crazy

    • @naqvisyed8954
      @naqvisyed8954 Před rokem +7

      You're lucky to have followed the goat his whole career! Wish I was old enough to have done that!

    • @treecosmos386
      @treecosmos386 Před rokem +3

      Been my favorite player since I was a kid as well

    • @ChannelNo19
      @ChannelNo19 Před rokem +1

      That's actually so dope

    • @blackjesus2082
      @blackjesus2082 Před rokem +1

      Facts me too!!!

  • @mrace2712
    @mrace2712 Před rokem +13

    Bron became a billionaire AND the leagues all time leading scorer WHILE STILL PLAYING....let that sink in...you gonna have to be super super great early and in yo mid years to even get to half of the things he has done!!! Amazing and inspiring and also insane!! Im from Ohio and I remember when I first heard about him...to see this now is a sight to behold!!💪🏾💪🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾😎😎✊🏾✊🏾✅️✅️💯💯

    • @micapalma9532
      @micapalma9532 Před 4 měsíci

      he is a great player....that already sink in.
      le bron has 63 NBA accolades in 21 yrs of playing. 21 long yrs. Michael Jeffrey Jordan has " SIXTY EIGHT (68) NBA ACCOLADES IN jUST LESS THAN 13 YRS OF PLAYING! "
      and another 2 more with the wizards - thats what you call - LET THAT SINK IN ! in just less than 15 yrs....
      le bron is a great player..his nike brand apparel annual sale is $35 Million
      michael jeffrey jordan RETIRED 20 yrs ago. air jordan brand annual sale is - one hundred fifty (150) million dollars....now let that sink in.
      oh by the way, he is the first NBA player to be a billionaire...

  • @captainboomerang8390
    @captainboomerang8390 Před rokem +12

    For this to come from Paul one of his biggest rivals means a lot. Even KG. Ppl can go back and forth all day if LBJ is better than MJ or not but the fact remains he’s in the conversation.

  • @dotsonhauling2185
    @dotsonhauling2185 Před rokem +101

    I knew long ago that they were afraid of what LeBron James could do. During the playoffs when they claimed to "break" the King, Paul Pierce made the statement that he couldn't "beat all five of us." That right there said everything that I needed to hear.

  • @rainmwhop
    @rainmwhop Před rokem +78

    I appreciate the acknowledgement for Bron, never too late, but I think this shows how they really felt about him this whole time. No way Paul had all those people ahead of Bron when Bron had 1 less point than Kareem. And now that he passed him, he sky rockets to the top?

    • @marvyae23
      @marvyae23 Před rokem +13

      Sometimes it takes something almost impossible or believed to be impossible for people to belive and that record and him averaging 30 still going at it with some of the greatest talents at 38 thatll fucking do it lol kareem record was believed to never be touched we all watched and I think most are still in miss belief that it's broken and will be extended the effect of extended that record and breaking won't really hit until lebron retire

    • @cyberbron2077
      @cyberbron2077 Před rokem +15

      Some people don't realize greatness until they see something that stands out to them. I think the fact that lebron broke the scoring record without that being the strongest part of his game made pierce realize lebron is truly different.

  • @aamsheerzabal7128
    @aamsheerzabal7128 Před rokem +19

    I watched this twice just to make sure it’s real. I think this is all everyone needs to hear. If you know the history, you know what this is.

    • @thinkcritically6373
      @thinkcritically6373 Před rokem

      Yes. Its all theatre... those who know basketball, know that lebron cannot hold a candle to jordan...

    • @aamsheerzabal7128
      @aamsheerzabal7128 Před rokem

      @@thinkcritically6373 go give your mom her phone kid, you ain't ready for the internet as yet.

  • @jaggames4361
    @jaggames4361 Před rokem +2

    It honestly means so much more coming from these two guys

  • @SirGenesis206
    @SirGenesis206 Před rokem +210

    LBJ isn’t my GOAT, but I can definitely acknowledge his greatness, longevity, business acumen, etc. It can’t be denied. Dude deserves his flowers.

    • @b1bbscraz3y
      @b1bbscraz3y Před rokem +25

      yeah not the goat but the best all around, most versatile player of all time

    • @YerpDerp17
      @YerpDerp17 Před rokem +29

      I refuse to argue all time, because the comparisons between the eras are so vastly different. People can have those unwinnable debates, I'm good on that. lol But Lebron is for sure this generations greatest player.
      Plus, I think a lot of people mix up the best player with who they like the best. Growing up in Indiana Reggie Miller was my favorite player. Was he better than Kobe or MJ? Of course not. But you couldn't tell me that growing up. lol

    • @SirGenesis206
      @SirGenesis206 Před rokem +2

      @@b1bbscraz3y yeah no beef with that. He’s definitely that.

    • @SirGenesis206
      @SirGenesis206 Před rokem +8

      @@YerpDerp17 definitely that. And yeah, everybody’s got their own criteria for it, and it changes like the wind. But definitely the greatest of the 2000s. No one can take that away.

    • @oshanegrant7018
      @oshanegrant7018 Před rokem +15

      @@b1bbscraz3y so what the GOAT have then if he is the best all round player and most versatile. I wonder u even listen to urself

  • @marcushester2312
    @marcushester2312 Před rokem +69

    To hear two Boston greats with there history of playing against lebron year in and year out in the playoffs say this is mind blowing. Knowing they been jordan guys forever. What a change time can do

  • @mbaku_3926
    @mbaku_3926 Před 7 měsíci +3

    KG answer at 5:45 says it ALL!! No matter what the question IS!! Is Lebron.............? YEAH!!! YEAH to Every Debate!!! He is HIM and we will NEVER see Another HIM EVER!!!

  • @moaykmedia
    @moaykmedia Před rokem +3

    I actually thought that this was a fake video. Mad respect to these two.

    • @treecosmos386
      @treecosmos386 Před rokem +2

      Me too 😆 glad to see it was real tho💯💪🏾

  • @mimithebritishshorthaircat8990

    lmfao getting swept twice and gentlemen swept twice in the finals and scoring 8 points in 2011 finals against J.J. Barea, losing to Dwight Howard in playoffs man to man who is not even top 75 sure makes you the GOAT

  • @6made902
    @6made902 Před rokem +13

    Wasn’t expecting this . I thought y’all two was his mortal enemies. Lol respect for giving him flowers🙌🏾

    • @penkima4923
      @penkima4923 Před rokem

      Players tend to respect their contemporaries the most. They know their peers' game with certainty.

  • @saluseinc299
    @saluseinc299 Před rokem +2

    U guyz made me a fan. Thanx!

  • @TonySoul
    @TonySoul Před rokem +1

    This might be the most amazing video in Basketball.
    To hear these dudes flip on their opinion of Bron.
    This is super humble. Really cool to see this.

  • @MistahUnknown
    @MistahUnknown Před rokem +36

    2 of the NBA's 75th Anniversary All-Time Team members who played against LeBron are admitting that he's the GOAT all in one sitting. It doesn't get better than this. 🐐 👑

    • @Mr.Amazing1694
      @Mr.Amazing1694 Před rokem +6

      Played against LeBron at the highest level may I add. Giving him his flowers now is absolutely amazing.

    • @mike.cdn7212
      @mike.cdn7212 Před rokem +1

      Prison of the moment

    • @TheAliisawesome
      @TheAliisawesome Před rokem +4

      I think a lot of the top 75 players think MJ is the GOAT and majority of current players also think MJ is the GOAT.

    • @MistahUnknown
      @MistahUnknown Před rokem +1

      @@TheAliisawesome You're probably right. It's changing up. I'll have to do the research on that.

    • @TheAliisawesome
      @TheAliisawesome Před rokem

      @@MistahUnknown I still would say about 75-80% do

  • @truthiscensored
    @truthiscensored Před rokem +3

    The logic of comparing Stats a guy (LBJ) who played 20 years fresh out of high school to another guy (MJ) who went to college 3 years, retired 3 times and 2 of those retirement was after winning 3 straight titles...it is not apples to apples comparison...but the fact one (MJ) played many years less shows how great he was
    So imagine if Jordan came out of High School, and played 20 years straight....things would hit different, same goes for Magic, Kareem, Bird. And although Kobe played 20 years out of high school he was hurt the last 4 years of his career, imagine if he wasn't hurt
    If it takes one 20 years to do something it took another guy 12-15 years to do, how is that better?

    • @daneezycirmus9458
      @daneezycirmus9458 Před rokem

      #Preach

    • @boonebeasley9622
      @boonebeasley9622 Před rokem

      One guy went to college because he wasn't that good that young bron at 18 is light years ahead of mj at 18

  • @maxxdank
    @maxxdank Před rokem +6

    It's surreal watching Bron's rivals give him his flowers when we all saw our lives same happen to Jordan all the time. How times fly by.

  • @ImGodsWill27
    @ImGodsWill27 Před rokem +2

    I can’t believe, & LOVE THIS, from THEM!?!?!? 😮 👏🏽
    THIS IS them FINALLY being real, & pushing their competitive natures to the side for “THE TRUTH” to prevail!
    This was a long time coming!

  • @Osprey1
    @Osprey1 Před rokem +56

    KG is a Top 5 PF all-time. The man knows what he speaks of

    • @Osprey1
      @Osprey1 Před rokem +17

      @Tru 319 Oldheads are dying, MJ is running out of documentaries to drop every time LeBron does anything great. 2000 babies side with LeBron. You can keep MJ as your goat. Others will have LeBron as theirs.

    • @flawless39
      @flawless39 Před rokem +9

      @@tru3199 hahaha you mad AF lol it's over and 20 years from now it's going to be laughable when you say that

    • @flawless39
      @flawless39 Před rokem +16

      @@tru3199 you make it seem like it's 1 on 1 lol. So MJ is 0-6 in playoffs against the Celtics so Bird is better then Jordan

    • @Jp2timezz
      @Jp2timezz Před rokem +10

      @@flawless39 they don’t bring this up though bird stayed sweeping jordan ass 😂💯

    • @2FadeMusic
      @2FadeMusic Před rokem

      @Tru 319 Over 50 with still no wisdom or maturity

  • @jayceebrass
    @jayceebrass Před rokem +6

    Yo appreciate this take fellas 🙌🏽. Cool to hear you guys recognize greatness 🔥

  • @justinfaulkner7494
    @justinfaulkner7494 Před rokem +1

    Amazing 🎉🎉🎉🎉 I’m so proud of these too

  • @louisagrella6904
    @louisagrella6904 Před 8 měsíci +2

    That’s the clutch part about lebron he lived up to the hype and past it

  • @TheSwish_
    @TheSwish_ Před rokem +4

    The best interview I’ve ever seen

  • @lairjmjcccb
    @lairjmjcccb Před 10 měsíci +3

    For those younger ones Paul Pierce isn’t LeBron fan boy. Search for their story between them and then you will understand how incredible this videos is. I am amazed.

  • @DannyDoGood
    @DannyDoGood Před rokem +2

    I think hell froze over 😂😂😂 Never thought I'd see the day

  • @jamenthomas9837
    @jamenthomas9837 Před rokem +2

    to hear those 2 say that is wild, because you know that pains them to say it, but they kept it real. Mad respect to them

  • @terryallenthinks9421
    @terryallenthinks9421 Před rokem +3

    This was beautiful to watch ❤

  • @whatwouldnoviedo4571
    @whatwouldnoviedo4571 Před rokem +6

    Man seeing guys who had HEATED battles with this man Hall of gamers give this man his Credit and Love is what the matters, they should celebrate & no hate on somebody who accomplished all you can in the game off basketball is Dope

  • @chrs1212
    @chrs1212 Před rokem +1

    HOLY SHIT, this was all time! Outstanding...keepin it 💯

  • @31dchristd
    @31dchristd Před rokem +1

    Respect and thank you to the both of you for the flowers

  • @MichaelTheMC
    @MichaelTheMC Před rokem +6

    These two giving lebron his flowers should really explain how big this situation is.

  • @tiemann55
    @tiemann55 Před rokem +7

    The most amazing thing about him is his durability. I understand the league isn’t as physical but he hasn’t had a freak injury or anything. And it all goes back to how he takes care of his body .

  • @kylemoulton6210
    @kylemoulton6210 Před rokem +1

    Tbh im so happy they of anybody says this is so amazing honestly

  • @SoothingDoggos-pl6mo
    @SoothingDoggos-pl6mo Před 8 měsíci +2

    I bet y’all saying this means a lot to him, and any one who follows basketball knows his story doesn’t happen without you all beating him and continuing to challenge him. Awesome players and awesome perspective

  • @RidinDropTop
    @RidinDropTop Před rokem +4

    No lie, I turned 38 last week and everyday is a project to keep this body running and going at its maximum production. Shit we didn’t pay attention to at 28. One injury and we out for months. Father Time is undefeated

  • @RaynellJamal
    @RaynellJamal Před rokem +70

    Wow! I never thought I’ll see the day these 2 would give Bron his due respect. I knew once he broke the record the conversation was gonna change, and it should. We saw something incredible! Man! If Bron manages to get another ring some way some how it’s gonna really put pressure on the GOAT debate. I love MJ, but man Bron is shifting things around.

    • @HT-sm9dm
      @HT-sm9dm Před rokem +3

      Is Emmitt Smith the greatest running back of all time? Has he ever been mentioned in that conversation? Is John Stockton the greatest passer of all time? You guys are 🤡 lol unbelievable. We started measuring greatness by totals not by per game numbers. LOL.

    • @RaynellJamal
      @RaynellJamal Před rokem

      @@HT-sm9dm you sound absolutely dumb! We are not talking about Emmit and we sure ain’t talking about John Stockton. We talking about Bron. Don’t act like he ain’t making a compelling case for himself. You don’t have to like it, but it’s happening. I’ve seen MJ in his prime, so I’m not hating at all. I personally got ….
      1. MJ
      2. LeBron

    • @Alpha-uq2wv
      @Alpha-uq2wv Před rokem

      @@HT-sm9dm if the definition of goat for you is about the # of rings then Jordan shouldn't even be in the conversation. You jordan ccksuckers always discredit other players just to make michelle look better lol come to your senses manchild

    • @lamarlashley8738
      @lamarlashley8738 Před rokem

      ​@@HT-sm9dm yes

    • @jowensjo34
      @jowensjo34 Před rokem

      @@HT-sm9dmthank you bro thank you!!

  • @jasonbecke
    @jasonbecke Před rokem +1

    I like seeing when people hate or hated an individual but will show respect. I gained a lot of respect for these two

  • @derekjwilliams007
    @derekjwilliams007 Před 11 měsíci +2

    I'm so glad they finally kept it real!

  • @joseph5589
    @joseph5589 Před rokem +19

    Jordan is the 🐐

  • @adh7997
    @adh7997 Před rokem +28

    This show how much equity LeBron has in the league.

  • @wavydavo6352
    @wavydavo6352 Před rokem +1

    This video is beautiful, seriously. Love to see it.

  • @donolan9373
    @donolan9373 Před rokem +2

    Salute to the king, and give credit to this two guy who explained it well, more power...

  • @steveblesson
    @steveblesson Před rokem +3

    Oh boy I love this video by both KG and Pierce 🥰

  • @jayg6222
    @jayg6222 Před rokem +7

    And let’s not forget to mention the fact that he carried himself solid off the court as well. 👑

  • @HitmanHimmy
    @HitmanHimmy Před rokem +9

    He's top 10 in like 6 stats
    #1 in points
    #4 in assist
    And did this with multiple teams. Stockton is #1 in assist but played in one system the whole time. You can say that may be different in a different situation. Mike may not have 6 rings if he was on the pacers bcuz he only had success in Phil's system. Lebron moving around and being great wherever he went makes him the goat to me

    • @MrOlaray
      @MrOlaray Před rokem +1

      No, it doesn't. Mike could have gone to Lakers, houston, portland, etc. That would made him quit. He never jumped ship. Lebron didn't it a different way & he his goated aswell. Let's celebrate lebrons greatest, but he ain't better than Mike.

    • @Kobiyashi77
      @Kobiyashi77 Před 7 měsíci +2

      Stockton also had karl malone, thats like cp3 having bron his entire career.. you'd see cp3 @ like 20k assists.

    • @sportstalkonly1442
      @sportstalkonly1442 Před 7 měsíci

      ​@@MrOlarayyea it does

    • @sportstalkonly1442
      @sportstalkonly1442 Před 7 měsíci +1

      ​@@MrOlarayjordan threatened to quit if pippen left. Jordan had the chance many times to go to different teams and prove that

    • @MrOlaray
      @MrOlaray Před 7 měsíci

      @@sportstalkonly1442 too easy if jordan hoped teams. I don't get your point. Those 2 3peats were bloody hard work. Which ever way you look or analys or dig it out, it all falls back to jordan being the goat. I know it's hard for you to believe, but it's OK son you will get there one day.

  • @kadirheybeli7802
    @kadirheybeli7802 Před rokem +4

    Not to forget he gonna finish 40000+ points 10000+ assists 10000+ rebounds 2000+ steals which is ridiculous and blows my mind

  • @kennysmith1925
    @kennysmith1925 Před rokem +10

    Only thing I would say is they beat Bron. So it makes them look better. The debate will never die, two greats no matter what anyone says. GOAT is a fantasy conversation

    • @BoosterGoldEarth6
      @BoosterGoldEarth6 Před rokem

      I share the same sentiments as well. Bc Paul said this make me that more underrated later on Twitter.

  • @badrmoubile9219
    @badrmoubile9219 Před rokem +6

    Seeing the Boston guys respect him is awesome man.

  • @dastarfishpat15
    @dastarfishpat15 Před rokem +1

    The truth speaking the truth 💯 ppl forget how good you were bro. Such an underrated Sf & top 10 clutch player. ☘️

  • @bphilbac
    @bphilbac Před rokem +4

    Wow, I thought these guys hated Lebron. I wasn’t expecting this but kudos to the both of them for putting this in perspective. That’s rational thinking.

  • @Lamar0305
    @Lamar0305 Před rokem +7

    You gotta be a dawg to put up 38k for those saying he ain’t have a killer mentality. I’m glad they finally gave him his props

    • @penkima4923
      @penkima4923 Před rokem

      Nobody said the scoring title has anything to do with killer mentality.

  • @ishouldbeas1eep98
    @ishouldbeas1eep98 Před rokem +7

    Dude I'm happy that this is happening but I've been saying this since 2016. Finally yall are coming around

  • @Hum2a
    @Hum2a Před rokem +3

    Big respect to kg, I always have the same reaction whenever I have a conversation about lebron. Ridiculously the most talented.

  • @mrray7792
    @mrray7792 Před 10 měsíci +3

    2 HOF players telling you this but you at home on your couch with 0 NBA points going "LeBum"

  • @datsapaddlin
    @datsapaddlin Před rokem +39

    I’m actually surprised they have switched up on Lebron to this degree 😂

    • @dreamchaser1419
      @dreamchaser1419 Před rokem

      They never switched up on bron. Niggas both have a relationship with bron. They simply just competed for over a decade

    • @bigbizzle
      @bigbizzle Před rokem +7

      Cause they getting paid lol 😂

    • @datsapaddlin
      @datsapaddlin Před rokem +4

      @@bigbizzle I mean they are getting paid to give their opinion.

    • @NotebookLives
      @NotebookLives Před rokem +26

      @@bigbizzle I love how MJ fans try to make people seem un-credible whenever they believe LeBron is the greatest. Ya’ll are sad.

    • @johnnyblingg
      @johnnyblingg Před rokem

      @@bigbizzle Uh huh they’re getting paid to diss MJ?
      Y’all mfs sound dumb af

  • @tennaj1367
    @tennaj1367 Před rokem +8

    Mad respect for "rivals" of LeBron giving deserved praise to the GOAT. That's grown man shit right there! ✊

  • @dream-_weaver4769
    @dream-_weaver4769 Před rokem +2

    Mannn this is REAL!!
    PP used to go ALL THE WAY IN on LbJ on and off the court!!!
    KG wad fearless against everyone but when it came to the CAVS and LbJ, dude always found another gear.
    To hear these two bruthas give any love to LbJ let's you know what they are saying is fo' real.
    Much respect to you two!!!

  • @vk9574
    @vk9574 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Here’s a fact: that Celtics team was harder to beat than anyone MJ had to go through in that entire 6 year championship run. Not to mention the warriors and spurs teams he had to face 👑

  • @epabanto_4477
    @epabanto_4477 Před rokem +4

    FACTS = RESPECT💪

  • @shawnturner2404
    @shawnturner2404 Před rokem +6

    Just wait until his J Kidd years. He could fall back and have 2-3 seasons of 600+ assists per season. So a minimum of 1,800 added to his total. He’s going to end his career #1 in points, #2 in assists, and could possibly be top 20 in rebounds. It’s just crazy

    • @rlm78iii
      @rlm78iii Před rokem

      Man if ends his career like that it would impossible to deny him that title. Total points is one thing but coupled with assist and rebounds....wow!

  • @ronaldbumatay6685
    @ronaldbumatay6685 Před rokem +1

    Respect both of u man.....

  • @vincentlaran5793
    @vincentlaran5793 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Hats off to both of you...

  • @welz158
    @welz158 Před rokem +3

    I thought it would take lebron his retirement before he got appreciated by KG and Pierce, It's amazing hearing these words on them

  • @Z000TED
    @Z000TED Před rokem +5

    The fact they saying this, says a lot!!!!! Much respect to KG & Pierce mane 🤝🏽

  • @MeTakingAStand
    @MeTakingAStand Před rokem +1

    I thought this was clickbait, but after listening my jaw dropped. KG & Paul Pierce saying this?!?? I can't think of two people who hated on Bron more than them besides Skip Bayless. Glad to see people finally seeing the light on this one.

  • @Casanovaelrey
    @Casanovaelrey Před měsícem +1

    I NEVER thought I would see this. Damn they just earned a BUNCH of respect from me. If these guys are saying it, it's certified.

  • @theonly_VT
    @theonly_VT Před rokem +6

    BS when Kareem had the scoring title no one gave Kareem the GOAT. So Lebron is not the Goat. Period nothing to discuss.

    • @raymondsims7042
      @raymondsims7042 Před rokem +1

      Why isn’t Kareem the “goAt”you can make the case🤷‍♂️that’s why I don’t like the “goAt” debate it’s so stupid to me!!! There’s to many players you could mention lebron obviously, Kareem obviously, magic, bird, Kobe, Jordan probably as well! It’s a tough discussion! I say we just give all those greats their respect and flowers that they’ve earned

  • @rollandcurtis874
    @rollandcurtis874 Před rokem +6

    Michael Jordan MVP Award Trophy. No MJ fan will ever argue with you again. The NBA settled the debate. It’s over. Do you expect me to still argue with you? Hahahaha From now on, I just write “MICHAEL JORDAN MVP AWARD TROPHY”. So eat that… 🏆 Lol 💪 This feels so good. 😅 🤷‍♂️

    • @raymondsims7042
      @raymondsims7042 Před rokem +1

      You can’t say “Michael Jordan is the all time learner in points scored” though can you!😂😂😂Lmao mate I’m just being childish! Jordan is incredible, lebron James is incredible. I honestly have always hated the comparison 🤷‍♂️

  • @dbdz9736
    @dbdz9736 Před rokem +2

    I like these guys a lot now after hearing this, not for complimenting LeBron but for talking about his greatness now given where they come from with LeBron James as the C's back then. These two were great individually and together, they were great rivals of LeBron James and no who talk like this about him and be objective in their opinion is amazing, casts a lot of positive light on themselves, big ups!

  • @paulhilljr.362
    @paulhilljr.362 Před rokem

    This was great to see..

  • @mrbaboy
    @mrbaboy Před rokem +20

    Can't take anything away from Jordan, but to go 20 years for how ever many games to play AND to appear in how ever many finals he was in, that in itself is pretty impressive. And he the main guy is n the team and not on the bench.

    • @ARmirzaful
      @ARmirzaful Před rokem

      Yeah LBJ is from another planet. Alien level.

  • @moety2
    @moety2 Před rokem +25

    I’m not a Bron hater but MJ accomplished more in less time with less superstar support in a league that plainly said they making scoring easier. Bron is in fanatic shape and it’s a testament to him and his longevity but the goat, naa man.

    • @Wh4L205
      @Wh4L205 Před rokem +1

      They just victims of the moment, lebron is top 3

    • @cyberbron2077
      @cyberbron2077 Před rokem +4

      MJs teams were more dominant. MJ is more accomplished but LeBron reached his accomplishments faster. He just coasted therefore resulting in less accolades.
      He won 4 mvps in 5 years and reached 4 mvps at the same time as MJ. He also already had more finals appearances by 2016. He also was the underdog in the finals more than Jordan was. Jordan was always the favorite.

    • @kingeazywright
      @kingeazywright Před rokem +5

      Is it LeBron fault that Jordan didn’t have the same love for the game as him. Nobody made him retire twice and one being in his prime. Not goat activities brother

    • @russell9411
      @russell9411 Před rokem +2

      “Less time” I don’t care about that shit. Bron was amazing for 20 years and been to 4 more finals.

    • @russell9411
      @russell9411 Před rokem

      @@Wh4L205 of the moment? He been in the league since 2003. Why u guys just cant accept the fact that it’s people that believe bron the goat 🐐

  • @RiversideSlim
    @RiversideSlim Před rokem +2

    I’m glad they gave there appreciation 💪🏾👏🏾

  • @tombrady7616
    @tombrady7616 Před 11 měsíci +1

    When you're a grown ass man,& you can come up out your mount and be 💯 honest about someone who made life hard for you,I have mad Respect for y'all. KG + PP 🙏