Draymond Green on LeBron James' GOAT case: Michael Jordan didn't beat the greatest team ever assembled

Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Steve Kerr on Draymond Green passing Michael Jordan on the all-time three-pointers made list with 582: ‘That’s good, I like that. That’s a random stat but we’ll celebrate that. I’ll go down and toast Draymond downstairs.’ pic.twitter.com/lMiURzmoTK – 9:15 AM

Dalton Johnson @DaltonJ_Johnson
Had to ask Steve Kerr if he thought Michael Jordan would take it personally that Draymond passed him on the all-time 3-point list
Great answer from Kerr pic.twitter.com/wGV6uA2I3E – 11:21 PM

Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
Jordan Poole is still down on the baseline. Curry and Draymond are with him. He’s slowly limping back to the bench – 10:33 PM

CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Draymond Green, Andrew Wiggins and Jordan Poole have all hit 3-pointers. Warriors up 13-2 early, shooting 5/5 from the field. – 8:44 PM

Dalton Johnson @DaltonJ_Johnson
Draymond Green drains his first 3-point attempt of the night
Hey, you should read this 😉 nbcsports.com/bayarea/warrio… – 8:42 PM

CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Draymond Green’s first make of the night is a 3-pointer from the right corner. He’s feeling himself. – 8:42 PM

CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Good things happen for Warriors when Draymond Green is making 3’s
https://t.co/4p8JDcN4on pic.twitter.com/ksHBcAlDAO – 8:38 PM

Ethan Strauss @SherwoodStrauss
NEW EMERGENCY POD ($) with sports media critic maestro @sportsrapport. Talking, after a frenetic week:
*Kanye/Alex Jones/Hitler
* Elon/Matt Taibbi/Hunter Biden
* LeBron/Jerry Jones/Kyrie Irving
houseofstrauss.substack.com/p/hos-pod-ryan… – 4:51 PM

Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets guard Eric Gordon, as expected houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… to sit out second half of back-to-back against Warriors tonight. Warriors to hold out Klay Thompson, but Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, who sat out second half of Golden State’s previous back-to-back good to go. – 4:34 PM

Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Lakers say LeBron James (left ankle soreness) is questionable for Sunday’s game against Washington.
More NBA from me: https://t.co/LGN9cV7Dif pic.twitter.com/AAwxt3nZg7 – 4:33 PM

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Game status for tomorrow vs. Washington:
AD: Probable
LeBron: Questionable (left ankle soreness)
Schröder: Questionable (personal reasons) – 4:32 PM

Kyle Goon @kylegoon
LeBron James and Dennis Schroder are QUESTIONABLE against Washington on Sunday night. LeBron rolled his ankle in the second half of Friday’s game, but obviously played through it, and played well down the stretch. – 4:32 PM

Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
LeBron James (left ankle soreness) is questionable for tomorrow’s game against Washington, per the Lakers. – 4:31 PM

Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
The Lakers made a statement in Milwaukee on Friday with the most impressive win of the LeBron James-Anthony Davis-Russell Westbrook era.
On AD out-dueling Giannis and this being the type of performance that could change how LA approaches trades: theathletic.com/3963628/2022/1… – 4:27 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Mike Brown has been head coach or assistant on teams with teams that had Tim Duncan, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry.
Asked Brown what stands out about this Sacramento Kings offense that is top-five through one month. pic.twitter.com/3ItQBJr4yJ – 3:36 PM

Dalton Johnson @DaltonJ_Johnson
The Warriors are now 119-24 in the regular season when Draymond Green makes multiple 3-pointers 👀
He’s shooting 35.7% from deep this season, the second-best of his career nbcsports.com/bayarea/warrio… – 3:07 PM

Dalton Johnson @DaltonJ_Johnson
On Jordan Poole, Draymond Green and plenty to clean up
From last night: Three takeaways from the Warriors’ win over the Bulls nbcsports.com/bayarea/warrio… – 1:11 PM

Dalton Johnson @DaltonJ_Johnson
Draymond Green treated the offseason like an Olympic summer, and the Warriors are reaping the rewards.
They won the championship both times he played for Team USA nbcsports.com/bayarea/warrio… – 12:57 PM

Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
LeBron James passes Magic Johnson for sixth all-time in assists nba.nbcsports.com/2022/12/03/leb… – 10:43 AM

Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Since the NBA began tracking individual turnovers in 1977-78, LeBron James and Russell Westbrook are the only duo to each record at least 10 points, 10 assists, and zero turnovers in the same game.
More here: open.substack.com/pub/statitudes… – 9:43 AM

Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
LEBRON JAMES
More points than Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant.
More assists than Magic Johnson and Oscar Robertson.
More steals than Allen Iverson and Karl Malone.
More rebounds than two-time rebounding champion DeAndre Jordan.
More blocks than Bill Walton. – 8:38 AM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
LeBron James didn’t hesitate, but that was a mistake going up against Giannis Antetokounmpo 👀
🎥 @NBATV pic.twitter.com/6rimdcTg6w – 1:30 AM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
LeBron James now trails only 5 players on the NBA’ s career assists leaderboard.
He’s also close to reaching another individual milestone, the most important one in his career. Will he be able to pull it off
basketnews.com/news-181835-le… – 1:10 AM

Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Anthony Davis on the mesh with LeBron and Russ tonight: pic.twitter.com/p5ecseTT2T – 12:08 AM

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron said it’s clear AD’s been the No. 1 option, and he’s been flourishing.
“We know it’s our job every night to get AD going, (get him) involved. And it’s AD’s job to be assertive. He’s been doing that, and we love it.”
Davis continued his tear with 44 points tonight. – 11:06 PM

Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James says that he feels like the win over the Bucks tonight was the best game that him, Russell Westbrook and Anthony Davis have played together since LA traded for Westbrook. – 11:02 PM

Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Even with the win, LeBron said he wasn’t ready to put the Lakers on the Bucks’ level citing their continuity: “That is a well-oiled machine.”
Adds: “We’re not there. But for us, we’re just trying to get better.” – 11:01 PM

Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Lakers star @Anthony Davis recorded his 31st career 40-point, 10-rebound game, tying James Harden for the 3rd-most since the NBA-ABA Merger (1976-77). Only Shaquille O’Neal and Michael Jordan have more during that span. @ESPNStatsInfo pic.twitter.com/syoyBvcNlT – 10:37 PM

Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
LeBron James.
More points than Jordan.
More assists than Magic.
More rebounds than Bird.
More steals than Kobe.
More blocks than Pippen.
More field goals than Wilt.
Let that sink in. – 10:32 PM

Dave McMenamin @mcten
New story: As LeBron James approached passing Magic Johnson for No. 6 on the all-time assists list, he told ESPN that he learned basketball as a team game through the art of the assist from his very start in the sport es.pn/3B0IvIj – 10:32 PM

Dan Favale @danfavale
lebron and ad heading into pelinka’s office to get him to trade the picks pic.twitter.com/7WVwdL9D6X – 10:27 PM

Steve Aschburner @AschNBA
So we saw Giannis Antetokounmpo chase down LeBron James for a block in Milwaukee, and we just saw Jaren Jackson Jr. snuff Joel Embiid at the rim in Memphis. #Fridayblockparties – 10:25 PM

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
The Lakers beat 15-5 Milwaukee 133-129 in their building, the best Lakers win in a while.
– AD was spectacular: 44 points (18 of 27 FG’s) with 10 boards and 4 blocks
– LeBron had 28 points and 11 assists
– Westbrook had 15 points and 11 dimes – 10:21 PM

Micah Adams @MicahAdams13
LeBron passed Magic.
He did it on a dime to AD who delivered a vintage performance.
Thoughts @Magic Johnson? pic.twitter.com/7DCqB5w0tD – 10:18 PM

Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
Not only was the Best game that I’ve seen AD, Bron and Russ play together in a Lakers uniform but it also was their most Impressive win!!! Carry the hell on… – 10:12 PM

Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Big Freaking WIN for the LakeShow, incredibly impressive…How about AD, 44pts 10rebs 3blks…Bron 28pts 11ast & Russ 15pts 11ast 7rebs
Its been a long time since this franchise has had a signature victory…Big Time start to road trip
How about Russ’s dive, saved game… – 10:12 PM

Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Did LeBron play well tonight? – 10:10 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Bron and Russ really went into Milwaukee and had 22 assists without a turnover while AD finally outscored Giannis head-to-head .
Darvin Ham let them know he wasn’t having it tonight lol pic.twitter.com/0DGCudG55X – 10:10 PM

Dave McMenamin @mcten
Huge win for the Lakers in Coach Darvin Ham’s return to Milwaukee: 133-129 over the Bucks. AD 44p on 18-for-27 10r 3b; LeBron 28p 11a 8r 2s; Westbrook 15p 11a 7r; Lonnie 14p. LAL only had 4 TOs as a team and shot 11-for-26 from 3 (42.3%). Giannis had 40p for MIL. LAL is 9-12. – 10:10 PM

StatMuse @statmuse
Bron and Russ had 11 assists each tonight.
They both had 0 turnovers. pic.twitter.com/DzyQwuDzwQ – 10:09 PM

Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Easily the win of the season, the Lakers triumph 133-129 on the road against Milwaukee in a game that always finds a way to be a measuring stick. AD with 44 points and 10 rebounds. LeBron with 28p, 11a, 8r. Russ with 15p, 11a, 7r. Great effort highlighting the best of the stars. – 10:09 PM

Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
With tonight’s 133-129 win over the Bucks, LeBron James became the seventh player in NBA history to record 900 career victories.
Via Lakers PR – 10:08 PM

StatMuse @statmuse
LeBron tonight:
28 PTS
8 REB
11 AST
Passes Magic Johnson in all-time assists. pic.twitter.com/LJX2Q5ir8l – 10:08 PM

Nick Wright @getnickwright
Yo @kevinwildes, imagine how good AD would be if LeBron wasn’t holding him back! – 10:08 PM

Dave McMenamin @mcten
Huge play by Russell Westbrook diving to the floor for a loose ball, allowing LeBron James to pick it up and find Anthony Davis for a dunk on the other end. But Brook Lopez answers right back. LAL up 132-129 with the ball and 45.6 seconds remaining. – 10:01 PM

Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Key hustle play by Russell Westbrook, forcing a turnover and leading to a fastbreak where LeBron hands off to AD. – 10:01 PM

Nick Wright @getnickwright
What an absolutely awesome NBA game we have in our hands here.
AD going blow for blow with Giannis, and LeBron having one of the best games anyone in Year 20 has ever had. – 9:58 PM

Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
If you were looking for a chance to catch your breath, there’s the Use-It-or-Lose-It from Budenholzer.
LeBron James just hit a 3 and gave the Lakers a 125-123 lead with 3:55 left.
These two teams are going back-and-forth. This has been fun. – 9:56 PM

Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
It’s crazy to think about LeBron being this simultaneously high on the all-time scoring and assists list. It’s also crazy to think about Magic having notched that many assists, despite a career cut so short. AK – 9:54 PM

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Davis tipped in a LeBron miss, drilled his 2nd 3 of the quarter, the blocked Holiday on the other end to start a fast break.
What a performance from AD. – 9:53 PM

Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Bucks just can’t stop that snug pick-and-roll with LeBron James and Anthony Davis. – 9:52 PM

StatMuse @statmuse
Spida tonight:
34 PTS
12-21 FG
7-10 3P
First Cav with 10+ 30-point games in a season since LeBron James. pic.twitter.com/A9bg6RKi3z – 9:50 PM

Brian Geltzeiler @BGeltzNBA
The Giannis transition block on Lebron with 7:15 left felt symbolic. It’s been 2 1/2 years since Lebron led a team to a title and Giannis did it more recently, but Lebron gives us very little reason outside of injury to think he’s slipping. THAT play looked like he’s slipping – 9:50 PM

Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
LeBron James has passed Magic Johnson for sixth place on the NBA’s all-time assists list with 10,142 assists and counting. pic.twitter.com/9ubzkWbv1A – 9:48 PM

Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Giannis blocking LeBron at the rim is a huge hit for this Milwaukee crowd, which is chanting MVP for the two-time MVP winner here. The energy in this building took a surge forward on the play, which was replayed a bunch of times. – 9:45 PM

Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Giannis Antetokounmpo lost the handle on a dribble to LeBron James – but then chased down James on the other end to block the shot.
Add it to the list.
jsonline.com/story/sports/n… – 9:45 PM

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
A spectacular block in transition from Giannis on LeBron keeps LAL’s lead at 2, with 7 minutes to play.
LeBron gets a rest with 19 points, 9 assists and 7 boards. – 9:45 PM

Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Dang Giannis what a chasedown block on LeBron – 9:45 PM

Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
That’s a massive chasedown block from Giannis Antetokounmpo on LeBron James.
Wow. – 9:44 PM

Kyle Goon @kylegoon
LeBron James passes to Anthony Davis for the 3-pointer and has his 9th assist, passing Magic Johnson for 6th all time in NBA assists. – 9:43 PM

Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
With his ninth assist of the night, LeBron James passed Magic Johnson for sixth place on the NBA’s all-time assists list.
5.Mark Jackson – 10,334
6.LeBron James – 10,142
7.Magic Johnson – 10,141
Via Lakers PR – 9:43 PM

Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Lakers up to 40% on threes (8-for-20) as LeBron James has passed Magic Johnson on the franchise’s all-time assists list. – 9:43 PM

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
* @LeBron James now ranks 6th in NBA history in assists, surpassing @Magic Johnson on a dish to @Anthony Davis for a 3. – 9:43 PM

Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
The day will come when LeBron can no longer heal himself by tying his shoes tighter BUT THAT DAY IS NOT TODAY! BK – 9:41 PM

Kyle Goon @kylegoon
LeBron didn’t even leave the game, and he makes a bucket on the possession after the timeout. – 9:41 PM

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron stays in the game. – 9:40 PM

Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
LeBron James is back on the court for the #Lakers after Darvin Ham took a timeout. – 9:40 PM

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Middleton fell on top of LeBron’s left ankle, and James – who just turned that ankle a few days ago – stayed down for a bit. But he’s up now, participating in the huddle during a time out. – 9:38 PM

Janis Carr @janiscarr
Uh oh. LeBron is down. – 9:37 PM

Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James, who tweaked his left ankle against Indiana earlier in the week, appeared to tweak the same ankle here early in the 4th Q getting tripped up on Khris Middleton. – 9:37 PM

Kyle Goon @kylegoon
LeBron James is down the court after a tie-up with Middleton. He’s grabbing his left ankle, which he rolled against Indiana. – 9:37 PM

Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
LeBron James and Khris Middleton collide in the paint and James is down – he just slammed the floor with his right hand. – 9:37 PM

Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
On the floor…incredible accomplishment by LeBron, passing Magic on the assist list. You always wonder, where would Magic have landed if he didn’t retire in 91? Tail end of prime but his style was enduring. Could still be #1 on the list – 9:36 PM

Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
LeBron just tied @Magic Johnson for 6th place in all-time assists in NBA history – 9:36 PM

Dave McMenamin @mcten
With that pocket pass to a rolling Anthony Davis for a layup, LeBron James picked up his 8th assist of the night and 10,141st of his career, tying Magic Johnson for No. 6 on the all-time list. – 9:33 PM

Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
LeBron James has officially tied Lakers legend Magic Johnson for sixth on the NBA’s all-time assists list. – 9:33 PM

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron just tied Magic for 6th on the all-time assists list, with a feed to Davis for a hoop over Giannis. – 9:33 PM

Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Third quarter: Lakers 101, Bucks 97
Anthony Davis has 29 points. LeBron James has 15 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Russell Westbrook has 11 points, 10 assists and 0 turnovers. Lonnie Walker IV caught fire in the frame and is up to 14 points. Huge 12 minutes coming up for LA. – 9:29 PM

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
* @LeBron James is now only 3 assists away from tying @Magic Johnson for 6th on the NBA’s all-time assist leaderboard. – 9:08 PM

Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Halftime: Lakers 66, Bucks 58
That was LA’s best half of the season — scoring at will against an elite defense. Anthony Davis has 23 points and was the best player on the floor. LeBron James has 10 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. The Lakers have 17 assists and 3 turnovers. – 8:49 PM

Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Considering the opponent, their road struggles all year and how well all three of LeBron/AD/Russ looked, that was probably the best half of basketball the Lakers have played all season. – 8:44 PM

Dave McMenamin @mcten
Easily the best half of basketball the Lakers have played this season. And to start a six-game road trip, no less. LAL goes into halftime up 66-58 on MIL. AD has 23p on 11-of-14 shooting; LeBron 10p 5r 4a; Westbrook 9p 8a. – 8:44 PM

Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Feels like the Lakers came here to make a statement in a nationally televised game against a known contender. Anthony Davis scoring at will; LeBron engaged defensively; Russ with one of his best playmaking stints; the Lakers’ scheme has contained Giannis reasonably well (9pts). – 8:36 PM

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Terrific start to the 2nd Q from LAL, who use an 8-3 run to force a time out, leading 41-34.
LeBron has 6 of the 8 points, both on Westbrook assists leading him to the rim after LeBron’s rolled off a screen. – 8:22 PM

Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
LeBron as the roller has been so deadly tonight, and it helps that Russ has really emphasized playmaking lately. – 8:21 PM

Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Russell Westbrook hits LeBron James for a couple of layups in the opening minutes of the second quarters and the #Lakers take a 41-34 lead on the #Bucks – 8:21 PM

Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Russ has been quite on target today. His last two dimes of his seven so far (in 8 minutes) have both come on reads to LeBron for buckets at the rim. – 8:21 PM

Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
LeBron screener actions rule. – 8:19 PM

Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
LeBron is defending Giannis. Keep an eye on that matchup. LeBron’s had some success on Giannis in the last, and has typically been a better matchup for him than even Anthony Davis in Lakers-Bucks game. – 8:18 PM

Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Through the first seven minutes of the game, LeBron James is 0-for-2 and Giannis Antetokounmpo is 1-for-3. – 8:00 PM

Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Lakers are starting Troy, LeBron, AD Lonnie and Pat Bev tonight.
Khris Middleton is indeed making his season debut. Giannis, Brook, Grayson Allen and Jrue also starting for Milwaukee. – 7:11 PM

Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Lakers officially announce Lonnie Walker IV, LeBron James and Anthony Davis are available against the Bucks. – 6:27 PM

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron, AD and Walker IV are all officially available tonight. – 6:27 PM

Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
New for ⁦@YahooSports⁩: What LeBron, social media and everyone seemed to get wrong about the Jerry Jones “photo” sports.yahoo.com/what-lebron-ja… – 4:57 PM

Mark Haynes @markhaynesnba
Will LeBron James get 9 assists tonight to pass Magic Johnson for sixth place on the NBA’s all-time assists list? – 2:55 PM

Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Friday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! We break down a brutal Lakers roadie (beginning tonight in MIL), who should be in the rotation with everyone healthy, and options to help LeBron with playmaking. #FirstListen @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how… – 12:56 PM

Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Lakers’ injury report vs. Milwaukee:
— Troy Brown Jr., Anthony Davis and LeBron James are probable
— Dennis Schroder and Lonnie Walker IV are questionable pic.twitter.com/esa4C8JVNp – 5:09 PM

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Updated injury report:
– Troy Brown Jr. is probable (Left Foot Soreness)
– Anthony Davis is probable (Low Back Tightness)
– LeBron is probable (Left Adductor Strain)
– Dennis Schröder is questionable (Personal Reasons)
-Lonnie Walker IV is questionable (Left Foot Soreness) – 5:08 PM

Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
For the sickos who like to watch, Thursday’s @LockedOnLakers pod, YouTube version! The Lakers notch a very critical win over POR. Big night for Reaves. Big 4Q for LeBron, AD. Plus, fare thee well, G League Matty Ice! @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
youtu.be/CvKwB9ZHCeQ?t=8 – 4:13 PM

Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Best age 34 seasons ever (PER-wise)
Michael Jordan, 1997-98: 25.2
LeBron James, 2018-19: 25.6
KEVIN DURANT THIS YEAR: 27.0
Karl Malone, 1997-98: 27.9
STEPHEN CURRY THIS YEAR: 28.4
🤯 – 2:46 PM

Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
Bron is the only powerful athlete to voluntarily speak out about Jerry Jones, and he ain’t ever played in the NFL. Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, hell… Bill Belichick, they never speak out on nothing when it comes to racial matters! When are they gonna get held accountable? – 1:48 PM

Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Thursday’s @lockedonlakers podcast! We break down the Lakers’ hugely needed win over Portland, Austin Reaves strong night, and the fourth quarter synergy between LeBron and AD. @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
Subscribe. Rate. Enjoy. Thx!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the… – 12:45 PM

Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
LeBron calls out reporters for asking him about Kyrie Irving but not Jerry Jones nba.nbcsports.com/2022/12/01/leb… – 12:37 PM