Overview
- Redick declined to crown a single GOAT, saying comparisons across eras and stats are difficult and offering, “Jordan is 1, LeBron is 1; Jordan is 2, LeBron is 2.”
- He characterized James as “maniacal” about daily preparation, citing his experience coaching him over the past year and a half.
- The comments came pregame in Chicago ahead of the Lakers’ visit to the Bulls.
- James, 41, is the NBA’s oldest active player in his 23rd season, averaging about 22.3 points, 6.0 rebounds and 6.9 assists over 27 games.
- He remains the league’s all-time scoring leader, with outlets noting he recently reached a combined 51,000 regular-season and playoff points, and reporting suggests coaches are likely to add him as an All-Star reserve after he was not named a starter.