Skip Bayless has weighed in on LeBron James’ recent comments about hoping to build a friendship with Michael Jordan after retiring from the NBA.
During an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, LeBron admitted that he and Jordan don’t currently have a relationship, largely due to the competitive nature of the game.
“We don’t talk. Because I’m still playing. I’m still focused on my craft right now,” LeBron explained. He continued, “And MJ—we all know MJ. Even if you don’t know him personally, he is one of the most ruthless competitors there is. Until I’m done and he doesn’t have to look at me running up and down wearing the No. 23, and every time my name is mentioned, it’s mentioned with his—he’s like, ‘I don’t want to f***ing talk to you. Don’t talk to me right now, I’m on a back nine.’”
James expressed hope that things might change after his playing days are over, but Bayless strongly disagrees. The outspoken analyst took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his opinion, writing, “Hey, LeBron, I see where you say you and Jordan don’t talk but that you hope that changes after you retire. It won’t. He’s above you, will remain aloof. You chose to wear 23, keep doing HIS pre-tip powder-toss, to pretty much announce, ‘I’m the next Him.’ Nope. He won’t forget.”
While LeBron has long expressed admiration for Jordan, Bayless believes that MJ will continue to keep his distance, maintaining the competitive edge that defined his legendary career.
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