Published 18:48 IST, May 19th 2020

LeBron James believes his skills would work perfectly with Bulls legend Michael Jordan

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James believes his skillset would work perfectly for Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan if the duo played together.

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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has had his say on Michael Jordan's documentary Last Dance. Last Dance final two episodes released on Sunday (Monday IST) and it has furr escalated NBA GOAT debate between LeBron and Michael Jordan. While a recent poll suggested that 73% fans would pick Bulls legend over former Cleveland Cavaliers star, it is unlikely to be final straw in one of NBA's most debated topics. In a recent interview, LeBron James dreams about playing with Michael Jordan as his teammate rar than his rival and believes game would be on 'ar level' if two teamed up toger. 

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LeBron James on Last Dance: My best assets would work perfectly for Michael Jordan

Speaking to LeBron James on Last Dance, ESPN's Brian Windhorst reported that former Cavaliers star would relish opportunity to play on same team as Michael Jordan and believes his skills would blend perfectly with that of Bulls legend. James added that his primary skill was team first and it would suit Jordan's skills. former Miami Heat star added that six-time NBA champion was an 'assassin' in terms of playing basketball and scoring, plus his ability to pick a pass and read game plays would take ir game to ar level.

LeBron James reveals he was stimulated by watching Michael Jordan and relished thought of teaming up Bulls legend. LeBron added that he watched Scottie Pippen pair up with Jordan and added that Pippen was one of his favourite players. three-time NBA Finals MVP said that it would've been a whole 'ar level' with him being a point forward alongside Jordan at Chicago. 

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LeBron James on Last Dance: Lakers star would die to compete against NBA greats

LeBron James met Michael Jordan and played in a pickup game with him in 2001 when James was 16 years old and Jordan was preparing to make his final comeback. A couple of years later, duo played a game toger being invited to Bulls legend's annual summer camp after James was .1 draft pick and signed an $87 million deal with Nike. Michael Jordan and LeBron James played in same team and former Cleveland star reveals that y never lost a game with MJ on team.

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However, while Lakers star would like to team up with NBA greats on court, James said that he would absolutely die to compete against m too in a tweet on Monday. LeBron James has played with a few NBA veterans and believes Jordan's harsh leadership style was something he would embrace. Lakers star added that Miami Heat teammate Dwyane Wade and former Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue would push him and keep challenging him. James added that watching Last Dance and his games, re's a perfect correlation in ir games to be successful. 

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18:48 IST, May 19th 2020