Dylan Harper on Why LeBron James is the GOAT: “I Go With What I See”

Seeing Is Believing

Harper isn’t about stats on a spreadsheet or YouTube highlights from the ‘90s. His criteria for greatness? What he’s witnessed firsthand.

“I go with what I see with my own two eyes,” Harper shared confidently. “I didn’t get a chance to see the Michael Jordan era. I ain’t that old. I didn’t get to see the Michael Jordan era. I was able to see the LeBron James era.”

That right there? That’s the generational divide in full effect. Harper is speaking for the new wave—players who grew up watching LeBron dominate the league for two decades. From the Miami Heat championships to the legendary Cleveland 3-1 comeback to the Los Angeles Lakers’ bubble title, Harper has seen it all in real-time.

And to him, that matters.

The Generational Divide: LeBron vs. Jordan

Because let’s be real—every generation is naturally drawn to the players they saw perform at the highest level.Harper wasn’t around for Jordan’s six rings, the ‘Flu Game,’ or the Bulls’ dynasty. But LeBron? He’s been a walking highlight reel since Harper was born.

The same way older hoops fans swear by Jordan’s killer instinct and dominance in the ‘90s, Harper and his peers see LeBron’s combination of size, skill, longevity, and versatility as unmatched.

And don’t think his dad, Ron Harper, hasn’t tried to bring him over to the MJ side of things.

Father-Son GOAT Debates

“We go back and forth all of the time,” Harper admitted with a smile. “But he has great respect for LeBron.”

Now that’s a household debate that millions can relate to. Imagine being in the Harper living room, watching classic Bulls games and then flipping to a LeBron highlight reel. The back-and-forth has to be legendary.

Think about it—Ron Harper played alongside Jordan. He was part of the second three-peat Bulls squad and saw MJ’s greatness up close. But even with all that firsthand experience, Dylan Harper is standing firm on his pick.

LeBron’s Legacy in Real-Time

At the end of the day, the GOAT debate will always be subjective. Some swear by Jordan’s six-for-six Finals record, others point to LeBron’s all-around dominance, longevity, and impact on the game.

But for Dylan Harper, the choice is simple.

LeBron James is the greatest of all time.

And who can argue with him?

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