Isiah Thomas Crowns LeBron James GOAT Over Michael Jordan

Isiah Thomas reignited the Jordan versus LeBron GOAT debate on Run It Back, declaring LeBron James the greatest and pointing to his records while noting Michael Jordan "leads in no statistical basketball category." Thomas challenged younger fans, saying "This is what I don't understand about your era," and argued that statistics should count more. Host Michelle Beadle pushed back, admitting Jordan "made me love basketball" and that sentiment keeps her pick. Merlin sees the old collision of numbers and nostalgia playing out again. Thomas is clear he is "not a hater" but prefers measurable proof, while many will remain loyal to the memories Jordan created. Expect more sharp takes, heated conversations, and no clear resolution because basketball lives as much in feeling as in box scores.