BREAKING: Michael Jordan Crowned No. 1 GOAT in Bleacher Report’s New Top 100 NBA Players of All Time List
In a move that will ignite debates from barbershops to basketball arenas, Bleacher Report has officially named Michael Jordan as the number one Greatest of All Time in its most recent ranking of the Top 100 NBA Players of All Time.
The announcement, published early this morning, places Jordan at the pinnacle of basketball greatness—above names like LeBron James, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, and Kobe Bryant. According to Bleacher Report, Jordan’s “unmatched competitive spirit, flawless Finals record, and cultural impact” solidified his spot at the top.
The list, compiled by a panel of basketball historians, analysts, and former NBA players, considered a mix of career statistics, championships, accolades, and influence on the game. Jordan’s résumé speaks for itself: six NBA championships, six Finals MVP awards, five league MVPs, ten scoring titles, and perhaps the most famous shot in NBA history.
In Chicago, fans erupted in celebration as the news spread. A crowd even gathered outside the United Center, waving old Bulls jerseys and chanting, “MJ forever!” One lifelong fan, 62-year-old Harold Thompson, said, “It’s not even a debate—he’s been the GOAT since 1998. This just makes it official.”
Of course, the decision has also reignited the age-old Jordan vs. LeBron rivalry among fans. Social media is flooded with heated arguments, memes, and side-by-side stat comparisons. LeBron loyalists argue his longevity, all-around game, and statistical dominance should have put him first. Jordan fans counter with his perfect 6-0 Finals record and unmatched killer instinct.
Even current NBA stars weighed in. Golden State’s Stephen Curry tweeted, “MJ changed the game forever. No arguments here,” while Damian Lillard posted, “The GOAT debate will never die… but MJ’s resume is untouchable.”
Bleacher Report’s list will be the centerpiece of a special televised roundtable this weekend, where former players and analysts will break down the rankings in detail. Until then, one thing is certain—Michael Jordan remains, in the eyes of many, the standard by which all basketball greatness is measured.