Mr. Beast sparks GOAT debate with 'handicapped LeBron James' twist in viral Michael Jordan one-on-one idea
A surprising idea involving two of basketball's biggest legends - LeBron James and Michael Jordan - has sparked interest online. Fans of both players have argued for years about who is the greatest of all time.
Now, a new idea has brought the debate back in a fun way. But things didn't turn out the way people expected.
Mr.
Beast
imagines
LeBron James vs Michael Jordan
one-on-one
On August 2, YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson, also called Mr. Beast, shared a fun idea during a live video. He said, 'What if we got LeBron James and Michael Jordan to play 1-on-1, but we make it harder for LeBron somehow?' He was talking casually with fans. He compared it to a video where soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo played a fan for $1 million.
The clip spread fast on social media like X and Instagram. Fans started thinking about how that match could look. Mr. Beast also said it would never really happen. He added, 'They would never do it, but imagine if we could.'
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Michael Jordan is now 62 years old. He retired in 2003 after playing with the Washington Wizards. LeBron James is 40. He just finished his 22nd season with the Los Angeles Lakers. In June 2025, he was picked for the All-NBA Second Team.
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This age gap of 22 years is likely why Mr. Beast suggested a handicap-like using only one hand or playing barefoot-for LeBron James.
Michael Jordan still respected by LeBron James, despite GOAT talk
LeBron James, who is preparing for the 2025-2026 NBA season, has never directly called himself the GOAT. But after winning four championships, being selected to 20 All-Star games, and leading in career scoring, many believe his resume stands above the rest.
Michael Jordan's fans argue that his perfect 6–0 record in the NBA Finals makes him the true GOAT.
The debate has no official answer, and both players have spoken highly of each other in public. In 2020, LeBron told ESPN, 'I grew up watching Michael. He made me love the game. I'll always respect him.'
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Mr. Beast's idea will probably never become a real game. But many people enjoyed thinking about a one-on-one match between the two famous players. He talked about it first on August 2 during his live video. So far, neither LeBron James nor Michael Jordan has said anything about it.
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