“He was knocked out in Sweet 16” – NFL legend digs into Michael Jordan & LeBron James’ timeline at 20 to school Stephen A. Smith in GOAT debate

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For years, NBA fans, analysts and players have engaged in a never-ending debate about the greatest player of all time.

Most old-school fans usually tend to lean towards Michael Jordan and the younger generation usually has LeBron James at the top of their lists.

On Monday's edition of ESPN "First Take," Shannon Sharpe and Stephen A. Smith reignited the debate, and it didn't take long before things got heated.

Sharpe talked about James' longevity and what he has been able to do since he was 18 years old, whereas Jordan was still in college at that age.