How is he chasing Jordan when he hasn't caught Tim or Kobe yet?
Because the rules around the discussion are bullshyt.
Is it about rings? Then Russell is the best.
Nah, there weren't enough teams back then.
Is it about impact? Then it's Wilt.
Nah, Wilt was playing against a bunch of slow footed white guys.
So is it about having the most rings in the modern era? Kareem has as many as Jordan.
Nah, you have to be the alpha for the rings to count in this discussion plus big men need their own group.
So now we have this goofy ass criteria for determining the best that's centered on making sure Jordan is considered to be the GOAT. So since those are the rules, Tim is a big man so he's in the group with Shaq, Wilt, Kareem, Dream, and Russell. Kobe only has two as an alpha, so LeBron has passed him too. The only overlooked player he hasn't caught yet by the "Jordan is GOAT" rules is Magic.