"LeBron James Is The GREATEST Scorer Of All Time" Richard Jefferson & Gilbert Arenas Break It Down 

" 25 points a game for 15 straight years.." Simply incredible. & the craziest part is.. its actually 27 ppg

Think on this: KD's scoring average is the same as LeBron's, the non-scorer.

RJ said, "In order to pass LeBron you would have to avg 30 PPG and go to 13 NBA Finals". One word "RIDICULOUS"

I like how RJ broke down the GOATs into categories instead of the cliche who’s the “GOAT”

Here is a man that thinks for himself.

Imagine if Bron could shoot freethrows. His numbers would be even more crazy.

one of the most honest observations I've seen. And RJ was in the league for 17 years. Good stuff.

If Bron was a "score first" player, he'd probably have passed Kareem by now

Finally someone with a brain. Respect Jefferson

funny how people who've never played a second in the NBA are calling NBA veterans disrespectful

People just don't understand. If bron had a me-first type of personality, he could've avg 32-37 ppg if he wanted to. But he's driven to play the game the right way.

All time leading scorer (Playoffs) with 35k points 9k assists 9k rebs. Bron in year 19 still at his prime. The best all around player all time.

Just wait until people actually have the chance to break down what King James has accomplished after he retires! It's going to blow people's minds! 🤯🤯 Better enjoy it now, instead of h8ing!

Although In my opinion, KD is probably the best scorer, I still don’t get why they don’t consider bron a scorer. I mean where the hell did he get all those pts if he isn’t one??🤨

In order to truly understand what LeBron is actually doing out there on the basketball court, I think you have to have a certain depth of basketball knowledge. And I don’t mean knowing players, forget the players… but understanding the actual game itself. Unless you know the game, you automatically have blinders on to most the things he’s out there doing.

Lebron averages close to 28ppg every damn season.. and people still dont consider him a scorer... like wtf

He literally just listed my all time line-up when speaking on categorical GOATs

He has averaged 25+ since his 2nd year in the league.

There’s too many sub categories to even come up with a solid answer

I get exactly what RJ is saying. The “GOAT” debate is nuanced Bc everyone has their own personal criteria that they judge players on

Bron is an exceptional talent. GOAT for me

I love this. I say all the time; how you score is irrelevant vs if you score. If every made basket is a high percentage layup at a high volume, then you’re a great scorer. You don’t need jump shots and flash to embody that.

Everyone says bron is pass first but he been dropping 25 since day 1

I love the break down rj. I would love to listen to these 2 commentate these NBA games. They speak facts and you really visualize their break downs.

LOVE this segment. bron has carried the most load and done the most out of any superstar.

Lebron is a “Make the right play” guy regardless of the situation. Wether it’s passing or scoring. So when you think of it from that aspect it’s not hard to believe RJ when he says “Lebron is the greatest scorer”. To put things into perspective even further, throughout Lebron’s entire career majority of the times the right play was for Lebron to score. That and longevity are the reasons lebron has been able to score so much without being considered a “scorer”

this dude broke it down perfect RJ

The most sensible GOAT conversation I have heard in my entire life

I don't understand how people say he's not a natural scorer... I get he passes first but damn just watch a game!

RJ and Gilbert are perfection. I love hearing them talk about the game. I wish they had a bigger platform like fox.

Wow this is gonna be a great episode

What’s even crazier is he plays primarily with his non dominant hand

This argument is more so a testament to LeBron's longevity and playoff success than his scoring ability. He just plays a ton of games and consistently puts up 25. He's good but there are better pure scorers aka KD.

I love hearing RJ speak on these things. Candid and concise.

That’s dope I can listen to these guys all day 💯

That goat breakdown was amazing and I wish people would see it like that more often

IT TOOK WAAAAAY TO LONG TO GET UNCLE RICH BACK ON THE SHOW !! NEED THE FULL EPISODE ASAP

Career reg season 27 ppg.. career playoff 30+ppg...but MFs swear he ain a scorer...he gets this without trying to be a scorer..he's a facilitator mostly...jus imagine

Well put

Very sound analysis and discussion

Wow! First clip I’ve seen were Gil was letting someone else talk

MJ ONLY PLAYED 13 FULL SEASONS SO HES ON THE ALL TIME LIST AND PLAYED THE LEAST OF AMOUNT OF GAMES

When Jeff breaks it down like that, I can’t really argue.

Mj average 30.1 career ( more then any player in NBA history) 33.5 in the playoffs . 🤔

Not to forget that LeBron usually has multitask in the game with scoring not the 1st option, but still scoring historically well.

Don’t forget RJ was a former teammate of LeBron and they won a chip together. And LeBron was a guest on RJ’s podcast too

Thanks RJ. You break it down so well my brother, I do not have nothing to add.

RJ, from one man to another, never cross your legs like that again

Please run Richard’s quote whenever the “GOAT” talk starts💯

10 scoring titles with no modern day player don’t even have half of that. MJ 10 scoring titles now that’s a real scoring record that will never be broken!

What I learned from this conversation is tht longevity puts u in tht 🐐 conversation & hall of fame credit

Lebron has played 4 more years than Jordan the disrespect

To make the argument for Bron being the best scorer based on his all time points is dumb. That's a stat that comes from playing for a long time, not being the best scorer. Ofc Bron's all time points will be high cuz he's played for so long. Scoring titles and PPG are the best indicator of the best scorer, and that is MJ. He has 10 scoring titles (the record) and the highest ppg average in reg season and playoff history.

Kobe Bean Bryant with the degree of difficulty of shots and foot work and counter moves it gotta be him

I really like his summary at end.

People don't understand basketball and how hard the shit lebron does really is.

Now he's number 2 all time crazy 🔥

Jordan, KD, Wilt, Kobe, Bron/Harden would be my top5 scorers of all-time. Imagine if Jordan played a full career from 84-03 & didn't miss most of his 2nd season. He'd have over 40k points imo

$FUBO BABY GO GET YOU SOME STONKS BABY!!

DROP THE FULL INTERVIEW!!!

The only problem I have with everything RJ and Gil be saying in these convos, they leave out key context. Of course Lebron is going to score more points total than Mike when he plays 4 years longer, AND Takes 4000 more three point attempts. That's just mathematics, not skills.

I would pay so much money to see lebron just focus on pure scoring

aged like wine, this man just averaged 30 in year 19 lmao

His whole argument for LeBron being the greatest scorer was LeBron being atop the playoff scoring list and being atop the all time scoring list (eventually). But when homie brought up Kareem, who’s ACTUALLY atop the scoring list now, he switched it up and started talking about Kareems college and NBA career 🥲 2:47

I think it's KD but the records say it's 1. Wilt 50.4 2. Wilt 44.8 3. Wilt 38.4 4. Baylor 38.3 5. Wilt 37.8

2015, Bron played point guard that entire playoffs and finals season and averaged OVER 30 a night. That’s what it would be like if he had a me first player. Then to still almost averaged that that and passes first.

Uncle Jeff been saying this since 2016,let's give him his flowers now lol😂🍻🍺

Thank you

I've been asking Chill Gill to just put out on the table to end this Goat 🐐 conversation. Just answer the question, If it was one player in NBA you could give a twenty year contract to coming just coming into the league. Who would that player be????

Thank you Richard!! I don’t always agree but I’ve said the same thing about Kareem. Jordan is probably the GOAT of the NBA. Kareem is the GOAT of basketball. Won accolades and championships in high school, College 3 Chips 3 Player of the years. All the NBA accolades. There’s no player in Basketball history more decorated than Kareem

and hes about to be all time scoring leader period next season...crazy

That's the best podcast

17 Straight seasons with over 25 PPG... Greatest scorer of all time hands down. Next closest is 12.

Damn jefferson is right. That bron record just wont be broken and its crazy

Crazy they were saying this years ago and even to this day it’s even more true than it ever was.

well said, hands down

Let's not play this game. Points per game for a career, not total points scored is the true criteria. They love discrediting MJ 😅🤣

So basically Lebron is the greatest STATISTICAL scorer is what he’s saying. Ok

Kareem has the greatest basketball career from HS to the NBA ever.

I agree with this guy some what well put the Arenas head nod at the end shows he approves of his message

He said this in a way that was very respectful to the other legends I dont think he is trying to take anything away from anyone when he says Lebron is the goat

while it is true MJ played in fewer games in the playoffs, if we look at how many shots they took...it's almost identical. we either underestimate Bron or overestimate the others like kobe or mj

He's number three all time in point too haha. Criminally underrated as a scorer.

well said

KOBE

MJ‼️

The perfect analysis

Consider who you will as you will, opinions are fair. But I agree with RJ; the man is the most consistent and capable scorer or all time. It's not even a question. Even with numerous shortened seasons, he is still on track to be the leading scorer in NBA history. He is already the most prolific scorer in playoff history by a mile. His scoring is incredibly efficient, and at this point, he is dangerous even at the logo. Yes, the highest playoff scorer and the third most prolific scorer ever is in the conversation about the best scorers ever.

Correction: he’s #3 in scoring, not #4

What I don’t understand is when you talk goat they never mention OG Bill Russell the best to ever do it period hands down 11 titles like that shit unheard of and he did all that during a time when racism was at a all time high

Thank You! People finally making sense!!!

The problem is the perception that Lebron is pass first so people give him extra props unfairly over the other known great scorers.

KD is a way better scorer

Bron is the best all around of this era, but the best scorer? No dice

Look at the amount of games played!

Great analysis by RJ

I swear, sometimes they just sound like pseudo intellects, and what they're saying is just outright silly if you actually think about it. Totals points simply means you played longer. It's a longevity feat. It doesn't make you the greatest scorer. A man who is a mediocre scorer that averages only 13 ppg, but has unreal longevity and plays for like 35 years, still will be a mediocre scorer, just with a godly longevity. He doesn't become the "Greatest scorer we've ever seen!". Reggie Miller is not a better scorer than Durant, or Harden just cause he has more total points. He just played longer. Nor is Karl Malone a better scorer than Michael Jordan just cause he has more total points. We know this cause they played in the same era and MJ won 10 scoring titles while Malone won zero. Just as Vince Carter isn't a better 3pt shooter than Klay or Dame just cause he has more total 3s. It simply means he played longer. Just as Mark Jackson isn't a better passer than Magic Johnson just cause he has more total Assists. It simply means he played longer. Also, yeah we've heard LeBron claim he's a pass first type player all the time. However, if you look at the statistics. LeBron's career FGA per game is the exact same as Kobe's.

Its not the longevity its in the total amount of games they did it in. If Lebron did it in 100 more games its now a different look

LeBron is not a Kobe or Steph or MJ or KD when it comes to scoring obviously. Those guys are shoot-first volume players. LeBron is more of a death-by-a-thousand-cuts scorer. He creates first and when you try to stop that bleeding, he drives or bullies you in the paint. And then on top of it, developed a fade away and the “LeFuck you 3” later on. He’s the most well rounded offensive player ever.

That show the game change a lot