LeBron James Uses Michael Jordan Example to Argue NBA Is ‘Best It’s Ever Been’ originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Over the past two decades, the NBA has seen a change in how superstar-level players contribute to their teams, and no one knows that better than Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James.

Michael Jordan's Nike contract was a game-changer. LeBron James has weighed in on social issues. Who was a bigger influencer off the court?

Religion, politics and the NBA GOAT debate. Odds are you've had more mature, rational conversations with friends and loved ones about the first two topics rather than the third.