‘We don’t talk’: LeBron James discusses relationship with Michael Jordan, later hits buzzer-beater to halt Lakers losing skid

LeBron James and Michael Jordan are seen as the two gold standards in the NBA. When it comes to discussing who is the greatest of all time, the debate between the two can often get heated.

LeBron James and Michael Jordan are seen as the two gold standards in the NBA. When it comes to discussing who is the greatest of all time, the debate between the two can often get heated. James and Jordan both boast a host of accolades – James is the league’s all-time leading scorer, has four NBA titles and is a four-time MVP while Jordan has the highest scoring average in league history, was a six-time champion and won five MVPs – and the argument about who has had more of an impact will rage on for years to come. But when asked about the pair’s relationship, James admitted that he doesn’t speak to the former Chicago Bulls legend often. “We don’t talk,” James said on Wednesday’s edition of the “Pat McAfee Show.” “Because I’m still playing. I’m still playing, I’m still focused on my craft right now.” James referenced the competitive streak both he and Jordan share as a reason for not being in regular communication, while also acknowledging that the times they have spoken meant a lot to him given Jordan was an idol for the Los Angeles Lakers star; James admitted that he wears No. 23 because of Jordan. “And MJ, we all know MJ,” the 40-year-old said. “Even if you don’t know him personally, he is one of the most ruthless competitors there is and – until I’m done and he doesn’t have to look at me running up and down wearing the No. 23, and every time my name is mentioned, it’s mentioned with his – he’s like: ‘I don’t want to f**king talk to you. Don’t talk to me right now, I’m on a back nine.’”