Lakers legend critiques LeBron's GOAT status amid team changes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 4:45 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
LeBron James joined the Philadelphia 76ers this summer, marking his fourth NBA team as he heads into his 24th season. His decision has sparked further debate regarding his status in the GOAT conversation, particularly as Lakers legend Byron Scott pointed out that legendary players like Michael Jordan and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar changed teams infrequently. Scott argues that James' frequent team changes impact perceptions of his legacy and highlights his choice to seek favorable situations for championship opportunities. This ongoing debate will continue as James pursues an NBA title with his new team.
- •LeBron James signs with the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year contract.
- •Byron Scott critiques James for frequent team changes compared to Jordan and Abdul-Jabbar.
- •James' decision prompted a lull in NBA free agency as teams awaited his choice.
- •Scott suggests a different standard for judging greatness due to James' team-hopping.
- •LeBron, now 41, aims for another championship during his time with the 76ers.
- 4:45 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers legend scolds 76ers' LeBron James GOAT case over team-hopping throughout career
"LeBron James joined the fourth team in his NBA career this summer. While he is arguably one of the best to ever do it, people still take away from in this GOAT debate for silly reasons.
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