NBA fans could not help but take a shot at LeBron James after a recent video of Michael Jordan flawlessly managing a free throw went viral. The video came about after Jordan gave an interview with NBC a few days ago, where he spoke out about the most nervous free throw he attempted recently.
Jordan revealed that he had a meet-and-greet at a house he rented last month. The owner of the house wanted Jordan to meet his children who obviously wanted to see the legendary player attempt his famous free throws. Despite not having played professionally for years together, Jordan managed a smooth free throw, much to the delight of the kids. With the video going viral, many fans took to social media to compare Jordan with LeBron James.
Michael Jordan wasn’t lying about swishing the free throw in front of the kids
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— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) October 23, 2025
“When I stepped up to shoot the free throw, that’s the most nervous I’ve been in years. Reason being, those kids heard the stories from the parents about what I did 30 years ago. So their expectation is 30 years prior and I haven’t touched a basketball.” Michael Jordan said in the interview.
“LeBron fans SICK that evidence exists lol. Dudes were saying he was lying lol. Now they gonna say it don’t matter.” one fan trolled LeBron James.
“LeLame James would have told the same story but video would have found out he actually missed. MJ is the clear #1 of all time. It is so obvious.” another fan said.
“More compelling than any shot LeBron has taken the last 15 years.” one more fan added in the comments section.
NBA Fans Cannot Believe How Good MJ’s Free Throw Was
While many NBA fans compared Michael Jordan to LeBron James after MJ’s free-throw video went viral, plenty of others simply enjoyed watching the legend back on the court. Jordan might not have played for decades altogether, but the game has clearly not left MJ’s veins.
“It was crazy to even think MJ took a shot with a basketball and there wasn’t at least one smart phone recording lbvs” one fan smartly pointed out.
It was crazy to even think MJ took a shot with a basketball and there wasn’t at least one smart phone recording lbvs
— Evan J Williams (@IMjustEJ) October 23, 2025
“some people just built different. at 61 still making it look effortless like its nothing” another fan appreciated MJ’s free throw.
“Didn’t need to see video evidence to believe my goat” another fan said.
The GOAT debate has been swinging between Michael Jordan and LeBron James for a number of years now. Despite no solid title going to either player anytime soon, it is clear that MJ will always have basketball running in his blood.
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