LeBron James called GOAT of longevity by Stephen A. Smith
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 4:50 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Stephen A. Smith, speaking on ESPN's First Take, labeled LeBron James the GOAT of longevity, stirring the ongoing NBA GOAT debate. Smith emphasized that while James has a strong case historically, his comments on the topic were interpreted as self-promotion. LeBron recently claimed he sees himself as the top player over legends like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. His achievements include being the all-time leading scorer and winning four NBA championships and four MVP awards. This debate continues to engage basketball fans and analysts alike.
- •Stephen A. Smith calls LeBron the GOAT of longevity.
- •LeBron claims he is the top player over others like Jordan and Kobe.
- •He is the all-time leading scorer in NBA history.
- •LeBron has won four NBA championships and four MVP awards.
- •The GOAT debate remains a hot topic among fans and analysts.
- 4:50 PMYahoo Sports — LeBron James called the GOAT at something he won't be happy about
"ESPN analyst Stephen A Smith takes aim at NBA superstar and future Hall of Famer LeBron James after claiming he is the GOAT of basketball.
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