WATCH: Throwback to when Michael Jordan shared why he shouldn't referred as GOAT

One of the most successful sportsmen who have ever lived is Michael Jordan. His personality and identity go much beyond athletics. It is even possible to argue that the Jordan brand is more recognizable than the sport. The household name is Michael Jordan, and the former basketball player is now considered the sport's god.

Michael Jordan is regarded as the best basketball player of all time by many, who look up to him. After all, MJ transcended the sport and became its most loved player. In addition to winning five NBA MVP trophies, ten scoring titles, and fourteen All-Star appearances, Michael went 6-0 in the NBA Finals and took home six Finals MVP honours. Jordan, nevertheless, does not believe he is the greatest of all time.  Mike's perspective is different from his fellow players and NBA experts, who have little issue identifying only one NBA star as their basketball GOAT.

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Throwback to the time Michael Jordan gave the world a GOAT response when asked about how he feels about being called the GOAT. 🐐 pic.twitter.com/qTMHbZOs0E

— NBA Strife ツ (@strifeomg) September 21, 2024

During his 2009 interview with ESPN's Michael Wilbon, Jordan really clarified his position even further. "His Airness" even dared to admit that he gets uncomfortable when he hears himself referred to be the greatest of all time. "What everybody is saying I am, I never had the chance to compete against other legends that were prior to me. When I hear it, I cringe a little bit because it's a little bit embarrassing because no one knows," Michael Jordan said as per Basketball Network.

Michael Jordan holds most records in NBA history

With eighteen major awards under his belt, Michael Jordan holds the record for most honours in NBA history. With six NBA titles, six MVPs from the Finals, five MVPs, and one Defensive Player of the Year Award, Air Jordan has garnered eighteen significant honours. Not to mention his ten scoring crowns, which would bring his total of honours to 28 and counting.

Many NBA fans mention that in the current era of LeBron James and Stephen Curry are GOAT in the NBA. Moreover, LeBron James won the GOAT debate over Stephen Curry due to his contribution to the game as LeBron James has won 6 NBA titles while Stephen Curry has won four NBA titles.