Michael Jordan tells USA Today Sports in his prime he would have defeated LeBron James in a game of one-on-one.
In an interview for an upcoming promo for the NBA 2K14 video game, Jordan also singled out Jerry West, Elgin Baylor, Julius Erving, Carmelo Anthony and Dwyane Wade as other players he'd like to have competed against but is confident he would have conquered.
"I don't think I would lose," USA Today reports Jordan said. "Other than Kobe Bryant because he steals all of my moves," he sheepishly added.
In the interview with Ahmad Rashad, the newspaper reports the six-time Chicago Bulls champion did it all with a "wry smile."
Earlier on in the clip, the newspaper reports Jordan waffled when asked to pick the better player, Kobe or LeBron. "Kevin Durant," he sarcastically answered.
When he got serious, Jordan praised both players - Kobe for his championships and determination, LeBron for his skills.
Jordan won five MVP awards, 10 All-NBA First team designations and was was named All-Defensive first team nine times. In addition, he made 14 All-Star game appearances, being named MVP three times. He also won ten scoring titles and was named MVP in all six Finals series he appeared in.
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