Overview
- On his Game Over podcast, Rich Paul said he would draft LeBron James No. 1 to start a team but would give a single last shot to Michael Jordan.
- He emphasized Jordan for the final attempt with, “No question about it,” while reiterating LeBron as his clear franchise cornerstone.
- Bleacher Report noted Paul’s age-45 perspective and Jordan’s iconic clutch moments as context for the split choice.
- Coverage referenced a frequently cited comparison that credits Jordan with nine playoff buzzer-beaters to James’ eight.
- EssentiallySports documented fan speculation about friction with James, which remains unconfirmed and is reported as interpretation rather than fact.