LeBron James gives surprising answer when comparing himself to Michael Jordan

LeBron James has finally weighed in on how he believes his game stacks up with Michael Jordan.

And his take might surprise some of his fans.

During a recent interview with ESPN, James revealed “there are some things that I do better than” Jordan, though the Lakers star stopped well short of saying he’s more deserving of the NBA’s G.O.A.T. crown than the Bulls legend.

LeBron James recently opened up on how he compares with Michael Jordan. NBAE via Getty Images

“I never have compared myself to MJ because our games are totally different,” James said. “I have been a point-forward/forward-point my whole life. I have always looked for the pass. MJ kind of looked for the shot. Not kind of, he did. He looked for the shot.

“There are a lot of things where I would say my game is a lot different and a little better than his, but s—t, he was f—king great. We’re both great. We’re both great basketball players.”

James added that he was acutely aware of how his words on the matter would be interpreted, given how passionate people on both sides of the debate are.