LeBron James and Michael Jordan are often discussed together because they are considered the two best basketball players of all time.
But just because they share that very unique connection doesn’t mean they are close friends.
Speaking to Pat McAfee, James revealed that he and Jordan don’t really have a friendship right now.
He said that Jordan isn’t close with him and probably won’t be until he retires.
“MJ doesn’t wanna talk to me until I’m done,” James said, per NBACentral.
LeBron James hopes to have a better relationship with Michael Jordan after he’s done playing
“MJ doesn’t wanna talk to me until I’m done.”
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— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) March 26, 2025
James mentioned that he also wasn’t very close with the late Kobe Bryant during their respective careers.
But when Bryant retired and James came to the Lakers, that all changed, and then they had a nice and regular friendship after that.
James hopes that something similar will happen with Jordan, but he isn’t sure.
He suggested that Jordan is probably tired of seeing him wear the No. 23, break so many records, and get mentioned alongside his name frequently.
Perhaps when James retires, things will get easier and they will grow closer.
They definitely have a lot in common and could bond over just how massive and important their careers are.
After all, not many people can relate to being called the greatest of all time.
But no one knows when James will retire, so it’s not clear when he will be able to focus on creating a friendship with Jordan.
James is still playing terrific basketball at 40 years old, so there is a very good chance that he has at least a couple more seasons left in him.
After that, it might be time to hang up his jersey and get closer to an NBA legend.
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