The GOAT debate in the NBA nowadays tends to come down to two men: Michael Jordan and LeBron James. Jordan and James have separated themselves from the pack in the eyes of many, and heated debates rage on about who is actually the greatest basketball player of all time.

Stephen A. Smith recalls a heated exchange with Michael Jordan over his reporting, amid ongoing drama involving LeBron James.

These two are in the midst of an ongoing beef that blew up after James confronted Smith during a recent Lakers game. Apparently, the NBA 's all-time leading scorer had to call out Smith face-to-face -- and at a very public place -- for supposedly badmouthing his son, Bronny James .