There's no contesting Michael Jordan is the greatest ever - Bob Costas | SC with SVP 

I'm a LeBron forever dude... but after watching the last dance and going through dozens of old film and RU-vid vids on MJ. I will concede. MJ is the GOAT. Dangggg LeBron not even close bruh.

Bronsexuals say Jordan played against bums. The last dance showed he eliminated 20 HoF players from the playoffs and the Bulls eliminated 7 sixty+ win teams, the most all the time.

The last shot. The minute I saw jordan steal it, I knew he was gonna go down the court and make the shot. Like I had zero doubt. That last play really summed up what michael jordan was all about. The greatest

I just miss NBA on NBC, with Bob Costas reporting.

Just like MJ is the Goat, Bob Costas call on NBC was the best ever. The 90s NBA was the best era in sports history.

Bob Costas is a legend himself. We need more like him on TV

Michael Jordan the definition of GOAT, there's a reason say the phrase " The Michael Jordan of"...a certain sport or field when describing the best of something.

People really need to see MJ's full games not just the highlights to appreciate how great he truly was. He brought it on both sides of the floor each and every night. His offense was always there but his defense was also somerhing to marvel at.

"Is there one moment that stands out?" Without a pause, Costas casually recounts three or four in stunning detail. At 68, he is still as sharp as ever.

The most emotional moment for me from the last dance is when MJ tells the story of him telling his dad he was going to play baseball... after basketball greatness, in the peak of his power, anyother would had told him NO dont do it... but his father without blinking told him... yes YOU CAN DO IT.... always believe in your children and let em know and encourage them.... a big part of MJs succes was he had an incredible great Father

Love what Costas shoehorned in at the end about Isiah Thomas.

All things considered, Jordan could have done 8 or 9!

There's greatness and there's GOATness. It's not rocket science. MJ. It's that simple.

Bob Costas is the best of the best! 40 years with NBC! Unbelievable! I enjoy listening to him speak!

Costas = legend. He’s seen it all, and he still looks great

To the people saying MJ controlled the doc to make himself look good: You what makes him look even better? His stats. His career. His resume. History

Michael Jordan's professional athletic career as a Chicago Bulls is 10 out of 10.

The Goat talking about the Goat. Bob & Michael....

the legend has spoken... Bob Costas! MJ the Goat

I miss Bob Costas voice on the NBA on NBC broadcast! Those were the good ole days!

This is not hard, Michael "The Goat" Jordan all day everyday.

Bob's on point, there's no denying that MJ is simply THE goat

Of course Jordan is the GOAT. That's just common sense.

Depends on the metrics used. However, it's MJ all day. You can't dispute his GOATNESS

True greatness is indelible. Jordan The GOAT!

Roberto Costas is the greatest sports broadcaster of my lifetime his knowledge is unparalleled,I grew up with this guy on NBC sports.

Chek the facts: Jordan is the most individual decorated player in NBA history. Jordan has the highest Career point per game in regular season and playoffs, Jordan is the only player to win back-to-back to back finals MVPs, 2 times. It took lebron James 3 years to see the playoffs, Jordan got there in his rookie year. Lebron choked in 2011 finals scoring 17 points per game being guarded by Shawn Marion after going MIA. lebron James has more games scoring under 20 points in the finals (8) as MJ has his entire play offs career (6). Final lebron James single game record in finals is 18-31 (36%) which is lowest in finals history. Game over MJ 👑🐐

"Chicago with the lead...!!"

bob's on point with that marv albert's impression

Finally a title line that makes sense!

No excuses, no breaking his own hand, no loss in the finals, no jumping around to build superteams. Michael averaged 30+ a game while being defensive player of the year. No comparison.

In 1998 I was 12, I still remember my obsession with MJ. I was SO LUCKY to be born in his era, and to watch him play. We flew from Mx to the States just to see him play. My hero. Bigger than the NBA itself. Period.

I am glad he talked about Isaiah Thomas, I watched every Bulls' game, and indeed, he always praised his plays and was accurate in his portrayal of what was happening on the court. I think he was a professional when calling the game during the NBC era, all bad blood aside.

I like how Bob Costas did not even mention Lebron when comparing GOATs lmao

I know an amazing moment can be referred to as "Jordanesque" I've never heard anything like that other than "Ruthian"

Michael Jordan" The Best there Was, the Best there Is and the Best there ever will Be. 💪😎👊 🏀🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

Jordan is the only player they’d talk this much about a missed shot

A lot of us watching this documentary saw it live on NBC or CBS growing up. That's why I appreciate it even more so now and personally re-affirms why I hate the comparison of the LeBron's, KD's, Steph's, Klay's, etc. of this era to who MJ was at his prime. Kobe is the only guard from the late 90s - thru the last 20 years that I think got close to him. If you asked anyone from the casual follower of hoops to the hardcore most of us would say Jordan was the best at that time even if he was responsible for denying our city a ring.

Bob Costas, as good as they come. Thank you sir for a career of excellence and unrivaled professionalism.

Arguing who is the greatest player in NBA history is such a waste of time. The argument should be who is no. 2.

This man has been out of da game going on two decades and they still talking about him like he just retired guys playing in today’s game want even come close cause da next good athlete that comes along they are try and compare him too mj he is da greatest so i wish they would with all of comparisons too him there will never be another one like him Kobe was da closest man too him

NBA have to return to 90s rule of basketball now that everybody knows how soft is todays NBA...

"you know what? strength is one thing and lots of guys are strong, lots of guys with skills, and only one guy has this level of artistry" Bob costas's on MJ... what a legend both of them

There is just a much difference reverence for Michael Jordan that doesn't quite exist with LeBron James. And what I notice is that it is even a different reverence among their peers in the game between Michael and LeBron. It seems as we are experiencing LeBron that we are of course watching greatness at hand but LeBron also feels very touchable if you get me. LeBron's peers aren't intimidated by him and many more guys are willing to try LeBron even though more times than not they will end up on the short side. With Michael there is a mythical feel like your watching Greek mythology in the flesh. Michael's peers either actively reveled while playing against Michael or at times there was a sense of fear and intimidation against Michael. With LeBron a lot of that may have to do with his personality which is no fault and also for the fact that we have seen Bron lose a number of times on the biggest stage in basketball most of the time. Michael has a pristine record and there is a lot more artistry in Michael's game. Kobe had much much more artistry in his game than LeBron also. The reverence overall is just staggeringly different between LeBron and Michael. I would even say there is more reverence for Kobe a little more at this point than Bron.

Goats don’t meltdown on the biggest stage. It’s petty simple really. Jordan 🐐

It’s funny that he left after MJ left. His voice was very iconic.

MJ Changed the game. endeared the game to so many local and international audience. He raised the stakes and cheques for his fellow Basketballers because of the Increased Revenue his image brought to the NBA. So many countries that were'nt big on Basketball started seeing great acceptance. He totally changed the way we see the NBA. I remember all of this as a kid growing up in the MJ era. He was larger than life and totally was the face of the NBA. There is no one in the history of the NBA that has done this much for the game all round. This was just a great documentary and nostalgic cocktail for me. Thank you ESPN.

Costas is a goat of play calling. He knows what he's talking about.

When did we as a people decide that Lebron was better than Kobe? When we can say that confidently, then we talk about Jordan.

It speaks to Isaiah Thomas's class and respect for Michael Jordan when Bob Costas said that he never heard Thomas slight or disrespect Jordan and praised him as the greatest player he's ever seen.

So far MJ is the best to ever do it.

Terrific segment. So well executed. SVP always a great interviewer and Costas always well spoken.

Facts MJ is the goat and no one could stop him

Every basketball fan, player, commentator...."Micheal Jordan is the greatest of all time, period." ESPN - Is Michael Jordan the greatest of all time?

Bob Costas was there for each of the Bulls championships. Marv was around except for the last one in 98, Czar was around for the 1st 3-peat, Hannah Storm was there for the 2nd 3-peat. Much respect to Bob praising Isiah Thomas' respect n' class for MJ b/c he's absolutely right about that. Every game he did with Costas, Thomas had a genuine sense of happiness, always *always* smiled

Bob Costas is by far my favorite B-Ball game caller ever.. in literally can trust anything he says when it comes to sports

Bob costas the goat too

How they get Luke Skywalker for this show?

Great to see Bob he really made the NBA a mystical story come to life.

Think about this , Michael Jordan doing moves before Kobe, Iverson, LeBron, T-Mac, Curry, Kawhi and Melo combined., that's why every commentator if Jordan does a move "they will say" I've never seen anything like that", even the opponents bench reaction was priceless, he was so smooth, Jordan moves differently at that time, he was like a player came from the future.

*Le39ron never had or has that MJ Kobe winner gene self-made hard work!*

First. Mj is the goat

Thanks Bob for the honest behind the scenes info regarding Isaiah

Just hearing that voice.. Brought up some awesome memories.

Of course Michael was the greatest NBA player ever; I can show you all the scars from the thorns he cut into my side all through the 90's against my NY Knicks!

Literally the entire basketball world is saying this yet some random clueless millennial on youtube, must know better... haha :) They are entertaining to say the least. The comparisons should stop. There is simply no debate.

I hope the kids are watching Bob Costas watch lot of players live in person and is a respected man.

Bob looks freaking amazing for his age, just flawless, whatever it is, keep doing it Bob, you look great. A true national treasure in sports broadcasting.

It’s ridiculous that some kids had to watch The Last Dance to realize that MJ is the GOAT. It’s awesome that other kids already knew it. Big ups to them! 🤘 🏀

Michael Jordan, quite simply had absolutely no weaknesses in his game. He was the best offensive player. He was the best defensive player. He had the best mid-range game. He was the best finisher. He was one of the best post-up players. He was the most clutch player. And he was the greatest winner. There was simply no weakness in his game anywhere. Conversely, LeBron James has at least 5 glaring, major flaws in his game. First, he's a crappy free throw shooter. He's shooting under 74% for his career. And one does get the sense that at the end of games he does shy away from contact for fear of going to the Line. This is a major weakness. His second flaw is that he's been a very inconsistent defender. For several seasons he's been an outright defensive liability. Michael Jordan was one of, if not THE top defensive players in the game every year he played. The third shortcoming in LeBron's game is pretty major. He's just a shitty shooter. Yes his field goal percentage is less than a point better than Jordan’s, but Bill Cartwright has a 53% career field goal percentage. You have to put these things in context. More than one out of every three of LeBron’s shots are put backs, layups, or dunks. What does LeBron shoot when he’s 3 feet or more away from the hoop? The answer is he averages 37.5% shooting during the regular season, and an even worse 35.9% during the playoffs. Like I said, he's just a really crappy shooter. On the other hand MJ was one of the most deadly jump shooters of all time. And the final flaw in the game of LeBron James is that quite simply, as crappy a shooter as he is, he's even worse in the clutch. His teams tank when they get to the NBA finals. Jordan made it six times, won all 6, and was MVP in all 6. LeBron James has lost six of nine times in the finals. And LeBron is even worse when it comes to individual clutch moments. If we define a clutch shot as taking a shot with five seconds left in the 4th quarter or in overtime and needing a bucket to win the game or tie it, LeBron James has taken 94 shots such as these. He's made only 19 of them for an atrocious 20%. Yes, the man who claims to be the greatest player of all time has succeeded in clutch shots only 20% of the time. Conversely, Jordan has shot 50% in those moments. It really is to the point where it is just laughable that people compare LeBron James to Michael Jordan, let alone say he's better. Anyone who has eyes can clearly see that's not true. Anyone who can read statistics can clearly see that's not true. MJ was practically a perfect player. He had no weaknesses. LeBron James is a crappy free throw shooter whose teams perennially tank in the finals, who shoots 20% when the game is on the line, who has been a defensive liability for a good chunk of his career, and who is just a lousy shooter from virtually anywhere three feet or further out from the rim. I'm not even quite sure I would have LeBron James as the second best player of all time let alone the first. But one thing I can state unequivocally is that Michael Jordan IS the greatest player of all time.

I would not be surprised if Jordan is still known as the GOAT 500 years from now. He was just that good.

Bob Costas is a Legend. Great impression on Marv Albert ngl

There is so many great players but Mike does have GOAT MONEY.

1. MJ 2. Kobe 3. Bill Russell Real ballers know. Kobe is the only one close to Mike's mindset. That's what greatness is. A mindset, a toughness, a relentlessness. LeBron would be 1-8 in the Finals if Ray and Kyrie missed those 3's. The only reason LeBron is in the goat conversation is because those two shots went in. LeBron didn't even have the courage to do one dunk contest, much less take the biggest shots in the biggest moments. LeBron couldn't even take Steph Curry one-on-one with everything on the line in Game 1 of the 2018 Finals. Instead, he passed it to George Hill.

Thank you Bob C…

GREAT TAKE BOB COSTAS... 4REAL!!!!

Wilt is the GOAT!!! The most unstoppable player on both sides.

I have only two things to do. "Diddly and Squat". 😂😂😂😂😂

Mr. Jordan (Micheal), NBA GOAT! Thank you 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

His determination and drive helped will all 6 of those championship team's to victory and that's what makes him the greatest of all time

Im, actually, glad Bob pointed that out about Zeke at the end. He stayed a true professional. I wonder how many people caught on to that during this series

Bob cut a deal with the devil. The man just doesn't age.

Jordan was as good as advertised. Definitely. He was hype that delivered. Last minute shots, flying to the basket. Jordan made basketball popular worldwide. He was a superstar. I saw him arrive with the bulls at Madison Square Garden 1996 and he was not even that tall. 6 foot 3 or 6 foot 4 at best. How he got up so high was incredible. Goat.

Didn't Isiah say that Kareem is the goat?

The players have been saying that MJ is the GOAT for the past 20 plus years until now. Lebron is great but his accession into the Goat conversation was manufactured by the sports media debate shows for ratings.

Good listen

Jordan,Koby,Canelo,Phelps, Brady have such a discipline frame of mind. These guys give there life’s to their respective crafts to seek immortality. I dive into this topic on my channel and find them extremely fascinating.

It's kind of gotten ridiculous. It's now at the point where everyone says Jordan is the GOAT...because everyone else is saying Jordan is the GOAT.

Michael Jordan Is The GOAT undebatable

The 90” best decades ever with everything sports music movies and then you got , MJ ❤

That arched hallway in Costa's house is dope.

You can't be the GOAT when you didn't go to college unlike MJ and still has less championship rings, MVPs, DPOTY and you got more finals losses than him. MJ is the gold standard.

There IS contesting MJ’s status as the GOAT! Other players can lay claim to that title: Kareem - 6 titles with two teams...really needs no explanation; Magic - single greatest leader ever, and could have raged 35-40 ppg if he had wanted to; Wilt - arguably the most dominant player ever, and freakishly athletic...would have dominated in any era; Kobe - MJ’s equal are both ends, won 3 titles with Shaq and 2 titles without Shaq or a sidekick...did it while LeBron, D-Wade, A.I., KG, TD, Shaq, Dirk, and J-Kidd were still in the league playing elite basketball. TD - 5 titles while Kobe, TD, Shaq, KG, LeBron, J-Kidd, Dirk, A.I., and D-Wade were in the league...most fundamentally sound player ever Bird - Dominated the 1980’s with Magic...revolutionary because he dominated without athletic abilities Oscar - ridiculously skilled player who would have dominated in any era; Shaq - Also arguably the most dominant player ever...won 3 titles with Kobe and a title without Kobe; Russell - easily the greatest winner ever...great leader and teammate...10 rings with Wilt, Nate Thurmond and others in the league! Jordan’s drawback was that the refereeing was rigged in his favor, and he played with Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman, and Tony Kukoch (one of Europe’s greatest players ever). Jordan never won a title without Pippen, and he had a losing record against both Isiah and Bird. Time and David Stern’s directives beat them, not Jordan. I put Jordan well ahead of LeBron (who isn’t even top-10 to me), but this GOAT bullsh*t needs to stop. THERE IS NO GOAT IN ANY SPORT!

He had the championship attitude of Bill Russell, the crazy athleticism of Wilt, had more unguardable moves than Kareem, he had the creativity and fluidity of Magic, the IQ and trash talk savagery of Bird, the durability of AC Green, had unreal fundamentals like Hakeem, the dominance of Shaq, inspired Kobe to have his mentality, and is more impactful and influential than Iverson or Curry. That's just the tip of the iceberg. He's also the same guy with more highlights in his game than the human highlight reel himself or any player to date, and has all the accolades to prove his worth. That's Michael Jordan for you. He will always be in the conversation because HE simply IS the greatest. 🐐

Only player to win MVP, DPOY, & scoring title in the same yr? The GOAT aka MJ. It will NEVER be done again! If the conversation included defense there can't even be a debate! MJ has 10 scoring titles & 9 first all defensive team selections. MJ is the best 2 way player ever & that's why he's the GOAT!

Jordan was the greatest player and had the greatest career. Undisputed GOAT, no debate

Wilt Chamberlain was the most dominant to ever play the game.

Bob clearly describes how it was to broadcast and see first hand the mystique that was MJ and the Bulls. Bravo!! I especially like how he clearly stated that Isiah’s professionalism was never compromised by the off the court relationship with Mike. In sports more so then any other facet of life personal contempt can be curbed to show respect for the skill of one’s craft, i.e. Mike saying that Isiah was the second greatest point guard behind Magic. As they say, ‘Game recognize game’.

I love Bob Costas. A true legend.

I dont get the LeBrons, they make no sense Regular season MVP : 5 vs 4 Finals MVP : 6 vs 3 Scoring Champions : 10 vs 1 Defensive player of the year and 1st team all Defense : 1 vs 0 & 9 vs 5 national college player of the year : 1 vs 0 Against 60-win teams in the playoffs: GOAT (7-2) | LeBron (3-4) Against 70-win teams in the playoffs: GOAT is a 70-win team | LeBron (1-0)