Today’s topic is social awareness and activism in sports.

What does it mean for an athlete, a coach or a league to be “socially aware” in 2018? How has the internet and social media changed the game for athletes and the sports they play?

Has the reach and influence of today’s sports superstars grown?

To tackle these questions and more, we will debate the greatest comparison of them all: MJ vs Lebron. 

Highlights (with time codes):

On the court vs off the court (0:52)

Michael Jordan in the Italian attire (3:47)

No Muhammad Ali or Jim Brown (05:15)

All MJ ever aspired to be was a great basketball player and someone who acquires a lot of wealth (06:25)

Does a star athlete, internationally known, have a responsibility to address issues? (07:04)

When is enough money enough? (07:48)

Sports Illustrated Cover in 1996 -”1 Man Game”- first cover story Rick wrote about MJ (08:06)

Lebron as an activist. (18:13)

MJ has started to give back (23:45)

Gambling: Lebron vs MJ (26:03)

You cannot separate success and social activism (31:57)

Tom Brady (35:32)

The Man LBJ Has Become (37:23)

The Only Tarnish on LBJ Record (39:25)

Living with Dignity (40:35)

MJ is not done yet (44:23)