LeBron James: Meeting Michael Jordan Was Like Meeting God

Jordan was a six-time NBA champion while James is a three-time NBA champion, but James has made nine NBA finals while Jordan has only made six. The arguments can go on for hours — and often do.

Jordan was 38 in June 2001 and technically retired, although he unretired for the second time. He joined the Washington Wizards that Fall, playing for two seasons before retiring for the final time.

Ironically, Jordan retired for the final time after the 2002-03 season, with James making his NBA debut that Fall, in October of 2003 with the Cleveland Cavaliers.