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Michael Jordan is arguably the greatest player to ever lace them up, and if there's a close second or someone who might be better, it's only Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. The Chicago Bulls have faced some tough times since Jordan's departure, but they remain a proud organization, largely due to the legacy he established.

The debate over who is the greatest basketball player of all time has been ongoing for decades. The names most frequently mentioned in this discussion are Michael Jordan, the legendary Chicago Bulls player,