Jordan cannot add to his resume, though, having retired in 2003, but James can. The 40-year-old just finished his 22nd season in the NBA, in which he averaged 24.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, 8.2 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.6 blocks per game for the Los Angeles Lakers.

LeBron James is pushing back on the idea that championship rings are the only measure of greatness in basketball. On a new episode of Mind the Game, his podcast with NBA Hall of Famer Steve Nash, James opened up about what he sees as an unhealthy focus in the league: judging players solely based on how many championships they've won.

James has been seen on the sidelines for much of his career, coaching younger players on his teams, including a viral clip with Austin Reaves in his rookie year. He had recently teased his retirement in an advertisement, with his $52.6 million option for the 2026 season still waiting to be picked up.