On the most recent episode of All The Smoke, Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson were joined by basketball legend Cheryl Miller and she weighed in on the never-ending GOAT debate. So, who truly deserves the title of greatest of all-time: Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant or LeBron James?
Miller initially had her list as MJ, followed by James and then Bryant. Miller contended that James is the greatest specimen of an athlete and added that we may never see a physical marvel of James’ magnitude again. Aside from his physical presence, Miller says that you have to factor in James’ longevity as a key indicator of his greatness. This, led Miller to adjust her list to put James before Jordan and Bryant. Miller points out that James is STILL BALLING and Barnes made note of who James is not just on the court but off the court, mentioning his activism.
This led the USC legend to say that if we rate them on their activism, it should be James, Bryant and Jordan. To her point, Bryant has impacted not just the NBA but also women’s basketball, even alluding to what Bryant’s late daughter, GiGi Bryant, could have been as a basketball player. Moreover, she appreciates athletes who are doing impactful things off the court. Jackson pointed out that Jordan and his mom have opened several health clinics. With all of that said, ranking those players is HARD, and no matter where you rank the GOAT contenders, we will never be able to agree on one true GOAT.
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Cheryl Miller on Caitlin vs. Angel vs. JuJu, the 105-Point Game & Who Wins a 1v1 vs. Reggie Miller?
- Basketball royalty joins ALL THE SMOKE as Matt and Stak sit down with the incomparable Cheryl Miller for a conversation that our fans have been asking for for years. In this must-watch episode, Miller takes us through her extraordinary journey that changed women’s basketball forever. She breaks down the current explosion of the women’s game, offering perspective on superstars Caitlin Clark and JuJu Watkins from someone who revolutionized basketball decades before them. Miller shares what it was like coaching these rising stars at the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game and gives her unvarnished take on the league’s newest competitor, Unrivaled. The conversation goes deep into Miller family lore, with Cheryl revealing intimate stories about her relationship with brother Reggie Miller, including his reaction to her historic 105-point game. Beyond personal stories, Miller delivers a basketball education, reminiscing on the pioneers who built women’s basketball and offering expert analysis on international talent revolutionizing both the NBA and WNBA. She even settles the eternal debate, ranking Jordan, Kobe, and LeBron with the authority only a true basketball savant can provide.
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