Antoine Walker Shares Fascinating Details About an Michael Jordan – LeBron James Matchup

The GOAT debate revolves around Michael Jordan and LeBron James. Well, Jordan and LeBron would make a great matchup. The Chicago Bulls legend was on his way out when LeBron entered the NBA. LeBron will have to retire at some point, but he still has a lot to offer. He is playing elite basketball with the Lakers at the moment.

MJ made a second comeback to the NBA in 2001 with the Washington Wizards. He retired in 2003 right before LeBron was selected with the No.1 pick.

Former Celtics star Antoine Walker had the opportunity to share the court with MJ and a few other players in 2001. This happened right before Jordan’s return to the floor. He was trying to get into game shape, you know. So, they had scrimmages with Tim Hardaway, Michael Finley, Juwan Howard, and other top players.

“We treated LeBron like the 16-year-old he was” said Antoine. “Very competitive. All we talked about every day was winning. He used to give me so much stuff about not winning a championship. If you weren’t a winner, he had little respect for you.”

Jordan was a role model for LeBron, and their matchup would be perfect

It was an awesome opportunity and LeBron didn’t even expect game time. He was just a kid surrounded by great stars. Being close to these guys was crazy and LeBron enjoyed every bit of it.

“The only reason I played is because the guys that was in the league you know, after a few hours some of them get tired.”

Bron says he got to play pickup against MJ when he was 16 years old.

MJ hit the game-winner and reportedly said "That's why they pay me $33M to do this." ?

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King James was starstruck and he got the best of this experience.

“For me to be on the court at 16 years old, a sophomore in high school, with my favorite player of all time [Jordan] it was like, this can’t be real, man.”

LeBron was a star in high school and he entered the NBA as the top prospect. NBA teams recognize his true potential and yes, opponents don’t really like to go against him. LeBron and the Lakers will try to win a championship this season. He has a chance to win his fifth ring.

Rob Pelinka gave LeBron great assets and he will play really well with his veteran teammates.