LeBron James\' former coach says the Lakers star lacks the \'killer mentality\' that made Michael Jordan the GOAT

LeBron James' former coach Mike Malone says the Los Angeles Lakers star lacks the "killer mentality" of Michael Jordan.

Malone, who was an assistant coach during James' first stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers, made the claim on Tuesday whilst speaking with reporters on Zoom, according to USA Today.

"It's always an ongoing argument about who is the GOAT. Michael obviously is up there and is the greatest of all time," Malone said.

"There are not many Michael Jordans out there. I coached LeBron James for five years and have a great relationship with him. LeBron did not have the same mindset or killer mentality that Michael Jordan is supposed to have had. But LeBron James is arguably the greatest of all time as well."

Malone added: "Michael Jordan was not just a great player. He would reach into your chest and pull your heart out if he had to win a game.

"You don't see that really often. He had that killer mindset and brought it every single night. That's why all of these many years later, he's the greatest of all time."

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