LeBron James is an NBA player and is often regarded as one of the best players if not, the best basketball player in history. Though many individuals think of Michael Jordan as the best, there are many reasons why he doesn’t deserve this title. The first reason is that Jordan was not a team player; rather, he was a ball-hog. He averaged 30 shots per game and 4.6 assists while on the other hand, James averaged 10-15 shots along with 6.5 assists per game. While James can assist other teammates and help them get a few points off the bench, Jordan was often unable to do so. Secondly, many teams were being added to the NBA during this time which made the competition much easier for Jordan. During Jordan’s championship reign, six teams were being added which meant that Jordan had less competition. James’s competition has been much harder because now these new teams have solidified themselves in the NBA and have young players to compete against. Lastly, James is a better all-around defender. James has proven that he can shine when it matters the most which once helped him win an NBA championship. While Jordan also has many clutch blocks, none of those blocks helped him win an NBA championship when it mattered most. Though I respect both players as a person individually, I simply believe that LeBron is the more skillful one at basketball.