ALLCITY reveals G.O.A.T. rankings in basketball and football
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 9:39 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
ALLCITY announced results from its G.O.A.T. debate on August 17, 2026, polling 535 sports fans. Michael Jordan topped the basketball list with 325 first-place votes, followed by LeBron James at 67. The rankings will continue to unveil more results throughout the week, including the best quarterback and overall athlete. Arizona Diehards showed different preferences, placing Steve Nash first in their local vote for basketball. The methodology used for calculating rankings involved a point system based on fan voting.
- •Michael Jordan ranked as the best basketball player.
- •LeBron James finished second in the national vote.
- •Steve Nash led the Arizona Diehard vote for basketball.
- •Top football and athlete rankings to follow this week.
- •Poll methodology involved a points system for rank determination.
- 9:39 PMYahoo Sports — The ALLCITY G.O.A.T. Debate results
"Who is the best basketball player of all time? The best quarterback? The best athlete? These questions are some of the most heavily debated in sports. This year, ALLCITY set...
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