Rich Paul Leaves LeBron James Fans in Absolute Shambles After Picking Michael Jordan in Clutch Moment 

Rich Paul left LeBron James' fans in the dust after he chose Michael Jordan as his GOAT in a clutch moment. James and Paul have been best friends for more than two decades now, but Paul kept his opinions real when he was asked to choose between James, MJ and Kobe Bryant.

Paul expressed his opinions on the GOAT debate on Wednesday's episode of "Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul". Max Kellerman argued about Bryant's place in the conversation alongside James and Jordan.

Paul cleared his stance on the debate and described the conditions under which he would choose either of the top two contenders for the GOAT title.

"If I am starting a basketball team, I am taking LeBron number one overall. Just no if, as, or buts about it," Paul said. "If I want someone to take, and I know LBJ's statistics are off the charts even with this as well. If II want the single last shot, I am taking Michael Jordan."

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The clip made it's way to social mediia where the fans swarmed comments section with their opinions on Paul's take.

"Rich Paul: “I have Kobe top 3, MJ Bron or Kobe I’ll take any of them as my goat” LMFAOOOO LeBron Stan’s are in shambles 😭😭😭😭😭😭" one fan said. "You not our agent no more ✌🏽 Pack ur bags" another fan said. "Dnt worry they're gonna say LeBron told him to say this 😂" another fan said.

Another fan highlighted that LeBron James had more buzzer beaters in the playoffs than Michael Jordan.

"Just doesn’t make any sense. Statistically speaking Bron is the most clutch player in NBA and has more game winners at a higher clip than Jordan," the fan commented. "Rich Paul choosing Jordan for a last shot but LeBron for building a team? Sounds like he's covering all bases," another fan said. "Even Rich Paul knows the truth. MJ’s aura is just different," another fan said.

How does LeBron James stack against Michael Jordan in clutch moments

LeBron James have always been criticized for making the right play. The Lakers forward has often been the one to pass the ball to the open man in crucial sitauiion where a shot can decide the game or sent it to overtime.

The latest example of this is the Lakers' 123-120 win over the Raptors on Dec. 4. James passed the ball to Rui Hachimura with only a few seconds left in the game, and Hachimura scored the game-winning 3-pointer to secure a win for his team.

Despite being a passer in pressured situations, LeBron James has Michael Jordan behind him in playoff buzzer beaters. According to "Knox Pages", the Lakers superstar has scored five buzzer beaters in the intense situations in the playoffs.

However, Michael Jordan has the most number of buzzer beaters in regular season, According to "Hoops Hype" the Bulls legend has made nine buzzer beaters in his career.

Edited by Avi Shravan