NEW FOOTAGE Shows Michael Jordan WARNING US About Lebron James

When Michael Jordan said, “LeBron always moves strange, not like Kobe,” it wasn’t just casual shade—it was a public declaration of how he truly feels. For years, there has been an unspoken distance between Jordan and LeBron James, and recent events have only made that divide more apparent. This isn’t just a matter of different playing styles or generational differences. It’s about legacy, perception, and what it truly means to be the greatest of all time.

To understand the depth of this tension, we have to go back. Jordan, known as the most ruthless competitor in NBA history, didn’t just want to win—he wanted to dominate, humiliate, and crush the will of anyone who dared to challenge him. So, when in 2002 a high school kid from Akron, Ohio, graced the cover of Sports Illustrated with the title “The Chosen One,” Jordan didn’t see promise—he saw a threat.

At that time, LeBron James hadn’t played a single NBA minute, yet media and fans were already proclaiming him as Jordan’s successor. To MJ, this wasn’t a celebration of the future—it was a direct challenge to everything he built: six NBA titles, six Finals MVPs, and a global brand that still dominates sneaker culture. Unlike LeBron, Jordan wasn’t handed greatness. He had to fight for every inch—from being cut from his high school varsity team to battling the brutal “Bad Boy” Pistons in the ’80s. That forged a mentality rooted in proving doubters wrong. So when LeBron’s hype train gained steam, Jordan kept receipts.

LeBron himself has admitted the relationship with MJ is cold. On the Pat McAfee Show in 2025, when asked if he and Jordan were in a good place, LeBron simply said, “Yeah, we’re good,” with a tone that said otherwise. This is particularly telling given that Jordan was LeBron’s childhood idol. Yet despite that admiration, LeBron never received the mentorship that Kobe Bryant did.

That bond between Jordan and Kobe was real. MJ mentored Kobe, shared secrets, and referred to him as his “little brother.” Their personalities mirrored each other: obsessive, ruthless, and emotionally detached in pursuit of greatness. Kobe didn’t just want to be great—he wanted to be Jordan. He mimicked the fadeaway, studied the footwork, and called MJ for advice late at night. Jordan saw himself in Kobe. LeBron? Not so much.

LeBron’s style was different. He was unselfish, pass-first, strategic. Where Jordan and Kobe wanted the ball in crunch time no matter what, LeBron would often make “the right play,” even if it meant passing. To Jordan, this didn’t scream leadership—it screamed softness.

Then there’s the issue of legacy. Jordan has always been obsessed with controlling his narrative. That’s why he’s consistently emphasized his perfect 6-for-6 Finals record. When conversations about the GOAT arise, he gets visibly defensive, always redirecting attention to his accomplishments or to Kobe. It’s no coincidence. Jordan never publicly embraced LeBron as a successor because, in his eyes, LeBron hadn’t earned that seat at the table. And when their careers barely overlapped, MJ couldn’t prove it on the court. So he did it in the media—with cold compliments and backhanded praise.