“I’m Tired of This Question, Man.”
Tracy McGrady has officially had enough of the GOAT debate.
Appearing on the Makeshift Project podcast, the Hall of Fame forward was asked the never-ending question that splits NBA fans across generations: Is LeBron James or Michael Jordan the greatest of all time?
Rather than take sides, McGrady offered a different perspective—one focused less on rankings and more on appreciation.
“I’m tired of this question, man. I hope we just dead this question,” McGrady said. “Because what I’m witnessing now… and by any means this doesn’t make [LeBron] the greatest player to me. But however, what I’m witnessing with my own eyes—watching a 40-year-old man do what he’s doing on the basketball court—is the greatest thing I’ve ever seen in sports.”
What LeBron Is Doing at 40
McGrady’s comments hit harder when you consider what LeBron James is actually doing right now—in his 22nd NBA season at 40 years old.
As of April 8, 2025, LeBron is averaging:
- 24.5 points per game
- 7.9 rebounds per game
- 8.4 assists per game
- 51.3% shooting from the field
He ranks 11th in the league in scoring, 25th in rebounds, and an elite 6th in assists. These aren’t just “great for his age” numbers—they’re elite, period.
And the milestones keep piling up:
- Most career minutes played, passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
- Most 30-point games in NBA history (surpassing MJ with 563)
- First player ever to surpass 50,000 combined career points
- 2,500+ career three-pointers made
- 21 All-Star selections
- Multiple triple-doubles, including a 35-12-14 gem vs. Memphis
McGrady wasn’t exaggerating—this level of sustained dominance is unprecedented.
“I don’t know how he’s doing it,” T-Mac added. “I hope it’s the right way—’cause that would be devastating to our sport and this league.”
GOAT Talk? “I Don’t Care.”
While most guests would have leaned into the debate, McGrady went the opposite direction.
“I don’t care about who’s the greatest. I really don’t. MJ had a phenomenal career. LeBron has had a phenomenal career. All those guys had freaking phenomenal careers,” he said. “They could be in a room having a discussion with one another and talking trash. The other shit doesn’t really matter. Like, they all in the same room.”
This isn’t a cop-out—it’s a refreshing reminder that greatness can exist in many forms. Jordan’s 6-for-6 Finals record. LeBron’s statistical mountain. Kobe’s killer mentality. They all brought something unique.
And as McGrady suggests, maybe the constant comparisons are missing the real beauty: watching these legends inspire entire generations, each in their own way.
