Cedric Maxwell: LeBron James, Not Michael Jordan Is The GOAT

Cedric Maxwell is here to support LeBron James in the GOAT discussion. The debate revolves around LeBron and Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan.

The former Boston Celtics superstar talked on NBC Sports Boston’s “Arbella Early Edition,” sharing his take on the discussion. And didn’t just focus on the basketball skills both players have. He talked about all the things both players did throughout their life.

For Maxwell, LeBron is the greatest of all time.

“LeBron James is the GOAT now,” he said. “He’s the GOAT because, not only on the basketball side, but social issues: He’s been involved in every social issue that we look at. When somebody says, ‘Shut up and dribble’ — LeBron James has put his money where his mouth is, and that to me resonates. That’s why I think more of our players and more NBA people need to step up and find that same courage.”

Cedric Maxwell supports LeBron James

LeBron uses his social media as a platform to raise awareness and discuss social issues. He has shared posts about social inequality and racial injustice. He has talked about education. LeBron stands against injustice, and he definitely doesn’t ignore George Floyd’s death.

In 2014, LeBron wore his “I Can’t Breathe” shirt prior to a game to put the focus on the death of Eric Garner. The African-American died at the hands of a New York police officers.

Jordan didn’t want to do anything with social issues. A lot of people criticized him for not supporting Harvey Gantt in his senate race. Gantt tried to become the first African-American US Senator in 1990, but Jordan didn’t want to take part in that. He said that “Republicans buy sneakers too.”

Maxwell said that LeBron is the GOAT for his support for the right. Let’s just say that he made a few nice comments. Some people won’t agree with him.

“During this pandemic, Georgia opened up, and there was a shoe store that dropped Jordan’s shoes during that time,” Maxwell said. “And it showed all these kids with no masks on (trying to buy Jordan’s shoes). Did Nike need that kind of publicity? Did Jordan need that kind of publicity?”