Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is often included in conversations regarding the greatest basketball players in history.

former NBA veteran pointed out the double standard LeBron James faced in the top-10 debates of all timeLeBron James (Photo by Jason Parkhurst/Imagn Images)
Various players and analysts routinely draw comparisons between James, Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan, and Lakers icon Kobe Bryant, utilizing several criteria to support their evaluations.

Former NBA player Gilbert Arenas recently shared his thoughts on the ongoing debates surrounding the Greatest of All Time (GOAT) in basketball, specifically addressing LeBron James’s standing. In his reflections, Arenas emphasized the notable double standards that LeBron often encounters when people compare his legacy to other all-time greats.

“When someone is talking about their Top 10 list… there’s only 1 player on that list that’s gonna have a negative mark on him,” Arenas said.

Arenas’s insights shed light on the complexities of these discussions and the biases that can emerge in assessing a player’s greatness in the sport’s history.

Robert Horry Calls LeBron James A Solid Candidate For The MVP Award

James is currently in his 22nd season in the NBA, making him the oldest active player in the league. Despite being 40 years old, he continues to dominate on the court. In the ongoing 2024-25 NBA season, he is averaging 24.8 points, 8 rebounds, and 8.6 assists per game. After witnessing James’s impressive display, seven-time NBA champion Robert Horry has praised him publicly, calling him a strong contender for this season’s coveted MVP award.

“If Lebron James got the same calls as SGA, he would be averaging 30+ points a game and it’d be no question who’s MVP because he’s so much better, physically, stronger. League you’d make a vital mistake if you give that to someone other than him as of right now,” Horry said.

The Lakers recently won 108-102 against the Los Angeles Clippers. This win marks the Lakers’ sixth straight win in the ongoing 2024-25 NBA season. The Lakers currently sit in the second spot in the Western Conference standings with a 38-21 record. They will play the next game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Crypto.com Arena.