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Iman Shumpert, Gilbert Arenas and Nick Young debate Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James in a heated GOAT conversation, with Shumpert calling Kobe the best basketball player he’s ever seen. During the discussion, Shumpert acknowledges Bill Russell as the most accomplished winner with 11 championships. However, he argues that Jordan’s greatness cannot be measured by ring count alone, pointing to the fear he put into opponents and the dominance Shumpert witnessed growing up. Nick Young pushes back against the idea that nobody could ever surpass Jordan, saying he believes Kobe was better too. Shumpert then explains why he has always ranked Kobe so highly, praising his mental toughness, physical ability, accountability and willingness to take responsibility without making excuses. He says Kobe’s approach to the game is what he admires most. While Jordan simply showed up and dominated, Shumpert believes Kobe embodied that same no excuses mentality, making him one of the most complete players the game has ever seen.