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Perhaps the most striking remark came when Scotty Pippen denied both Michael Jordan and LeBron James the title of "GOAT." Instead, he offered his endorsement to Magic Johnson, asserting that Johnson’s leadership and ability to uplift his team transcended the typical achievements of a player. Pippen stated, “Neither one of them are goats,” adding that Magic Johnson is, in his eyes, the true basketball icon.
Taking Shots at LeBron James
Pippen didn’t hold back when comparing his achievements to LeBron’s, claiming that his six NBA championships were earned without the need to chase titles as LeBron allegedly has. His comments drew considerable backlash, as many listeners perceived them as both unfair and unbecoming of a player of Pippen's stature.