Michael Jordan shut down debates over basketball's greatest player with a resounding answer.

The six-time NBA champion has long been compared to fellow giants of the game, with fans constantly weighing up who deserves true GOAT status between the likes of him, LeBron James and Kobe Bryant .

But to the man himself, that discourse is 'dumb'.

What has Michael Jordan said on the NBA's GOAT debate?

During a promo shoot for the NBA 2K12 video game, which resurfaced on the eve of the 2025-26 season , MJ shared his thoughts on the seemingly never-ending argument.

"People always debate it: Who's the greatest player of all time?" he began.

"Dumb question. It should be who's the greatest team of all time. 'Dumb question' - Michael Jordan shut down NBA's GOAT debate with perfect answe

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