The debate over who is the greatest basketball player of all time between Michael Jordan and LeBron James was re-energized after the release of the 10-part documentary “The Last Dance,” focusing on Jordan’s career with the Chicago Bulls and the lead up to his sixth and final NBA title during the 1997-98 season. For those who grew up or simply lived through the Jordan era of the 1980s and 90s, it was peak nostalgia, but also a reminder that His Airness still holds the crown and not King James.

 

My guest today is a good friend of mine, Noah Northcott-Grant, a teacher in Baltimore, Maryland. We went to college together and since he’s an avid basketball fan and wonk, I could think of no one better to join me and talk about it.

 

On today’s show, we’re going to examine the Jordan-LeBron GOAT debate, how “The Last Dance” came to be, and how different the NBA has become over the years. 

 

"Hashing it Out" is a podcast hosted by Siraj Hashmi, Washington Examiner's commentary video editor and writer. Each episode includes a political guest to offer historical context of the news and politics of the day and insight into how we got to where we are. If you want to find the deeper meaning behind current events, then "Hashing it Out" is the podcast for you.