LeBron James faced criticism for laughing with opponents during a crucial Game 3 moment against the Timberwolves, reigniting ...

even though the merits of Jordan's, LeBron's, Kobe's and Steph's on-the-court exploits are always hotly debated by NBA talking heads and fans alike, like PK Subban and Shannon Sharpe yesterday ...

That rare ability to thrive under pressure and demand the ball when the game is on the line — Michael Jordan is the benchmark, and his outright mirror image, Kobe Bryant, follows suit.

On his podcast on Thursday, Bayless dove into LeBron's comments regarding his standing with MJ. He feels the LA Lakers star wants Jordan to build a bond with him like he did with Kobe Bryant.

“Me & Michael Jordan are in a good spot.. I hope that we talk more when I’m done playing..." LeBron said. LeBron pointed out that it was a similar situation with the late-great Kobe Bryant up ...

LeBron James is showing ... and investment gurus Michael Jordan's top 10 scoring games - counting down MJ's most extraordinary totals James' relationship with Kobe improved when Black Mamba ...

Alongside Michael Jordan ... like LeBron James could have competed in earlier eras, the four-time champ has some thoughts. “Isiah [Thomas] wanted you dead, Michael wanted you dead, Kobe wanted ...