Draymond Green Pinpoints Exact Reason Why LeBron James Is Better Than Michael Jordan

The LeBron vs. Michael Jordan debate isn’t going away anytime soon. Every stat, every ring, every narrative has been dissected endlessly. But fans tend to listen a little closer when an active star like Draymond Green weighs in.

On a recent stream with Kai Cenat and Tylil, Green didn’t take the usual route of comparing accolades. Instead, he pointed to what each legend had to work with. In his eyes, the difference between Jordan’s supporting cast and LeBron’s is so stark that it defines the argument entirely.

Green’s words were sharp: “MJ had Pippen, Bron was winning games with Matthew Dellavedova… that guy STINKS, no disrespect, MJ’s equivalent to Matthew Dellavedova as a teammate was probably Steve Kerr.” It was a moment that lit up social media, with the livestream chat instantly latching onto the bluntness of the comparison.

Draymond Green explains why LeBron James will always be better than Michael Jordan to Tylil and Kai Cenat:

“MJ had Pippen, Bron was winning games with Matthew Delladova.. that guy STINKS no disrespect, MJ’s equivalent to Matthew Delledova as a teammate was probably Steve Kerr” pic.twitter.com/xLbYA0XAML

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He went further, bringing up J.R. Smith as an example of how LeBron refused to give up on players others had written off. “People threw the towel in on J.R. Smith… like, yo, he can’t play winning basketball and Bron’s like, nah. This man can shoot, and he can defend. I can do something with that.” At the time, Smith had just been traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2015 after a rocky stretch with the New York Knicks, winning the 6th Man of the Year award in 2013, but only won one playoff series. Known for streaky shooting and questionable shot selection, he was widely dismissed as someone who couldn’t be trusted in high-stakes games.

That, Green argued, is where James separates himself. “When people throw the towel in on you in this league, it’s over,” he said, emphasizing how rare it is for superstars to revive others’ careers like LeBron. In his view, Jordan entered battles with proven partners, while LeBron, the newly minted Hall of Famer, elevated teammates who were already being counted out.

Green then made a point about his Warriors coach, Steve Kerr. Kerr carved out a long NBA career and became immortalized for hitting one of the Bulls‘ most iconic Finals-clinching shots. But his road there wasn’t smooth; he was drafted 50th overall, bounced around (Suns, Cavs, Magic), and had to claw for respect. Draymond, a second-round pick who spent his early years proving he belonged on the floor, related directly to that grind. To him, Kerr was one of Jordan’s least polished contributors. Still, even Kerr’s resume was sturdier than Dellavedova, who LeBron had to lean on during the 2015 Finals when Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love went down.

For Green, it all circles back to one core belief: greatness isn’t just measured in banners or scoring titles. It’s measured by how a player can transform those around him. Green makes it clear in that category that LeBron James is not equal.

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