Michael Jordan is the Greatest Of All Time. PERIOD.  During his time as a basketball player everyone and I mean everyone "wanted to be like Mike".  Michael Jordan excited all fans whether you were a Bulls fan or not, and everyone loved to see him play. Even the opposing players were in awe after watching their teammates get dunked on by Jordan.  He was that damn good.  He completely dominated the NBA.

There seems to be some debate about Lebron James being a "better" ball player than MJ. While Lebron James is an excellent athlete, it takes a lot more than raw physical  ability to win championships.  And Jordan stayed at Chicago for most of his career instead of bouncing out and joining a team with other superstars to win his rings.  Jordan wouldn't accept a #2 or #3 slot just for a championship.  I would put Kobe Bryant closer to MJ than LeBron James.  No disrespect to Lebron James and what he has accomplished, but Michael Jordan has shoes than only MJ can fill.