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**Breaking News: Former Chicago Bulls Player Laughs at LeBron James Being Called the “G.O.A.T.”**

In a surprising turn of events, former Chicago Bulls legend, **Scottie Pippen**, laughed off recent claims that LeBron James has surpassed Michael Jordan as the “Greatest of All Time” (G.O.A.T.) in basketball. During a recent interview, Pippen, who played alongside Jordan for six championships with the Bulls in the 1990s, expressed his disbelief over the idea that James could be considered the G.O.A.T.

“I just can’t get behind it,” Pippen said, chuckling. “LeBron is a great player, no doubt, but when it comes to the G.O.A.T. conversation, Michael Jordan is still the benchmark. That’s just facts.”

Pippen’s remarks come after a heated debate on social media and in sports circles, sparked by LeBron’s recent achievements, including breaking the all-time scoring record and leading the Los Angeles Lakers to the 2020 NBA Championship. Many fans and analysts have argued that LeBron’s versatility and longevity give him the edge over Jordan, who dominated the NBA in the 1990s.

However, Pippen’s perspective is grounded in his firsthand experience playing with Jordan. He pointed to Jordan’s unrelenting competitive drive, his perfect 6-0 record in NBA Finals, and his impact on the game as the factors that still place him ahead of LeBron in the G.O.A.T. debate. “LeBron’s had an amazing career, but MJ was the one who changed the game,” Pippen added.

The ongoing G.O.A.T. debate continues to fuel passionate discussions across the basketball world, with fans split between the two basketball icons. For now, Pippen’s words reinforce the idea that, for many, Michael Jordan’s legacy is still unmatched—at least in the eyes of those who witnessed it firsthand.