Jordan's teammate blasts LeBron and Durant: The greatest players don't need to constantly remind others of their greatness.

On August 11, Beijing time, Stacey King, a three-time champion and former teammate of Jordan during his Bulls days, was unrelenting in his comments regarding LeBron and Durant's recent podcast remarks. He sarcastically referred to the podcast as the "Cry Me a River Podcast," asserting that the greatest player of all time (GOAT) shouldn't have to keep reminding people of their greatness.

“What’s the name of that podcast? Cry Me a River? The Cry Me a River Podcast? Oh my goodness. Let me tell you, brother.Great players don’t need to tell others how great they are.You let the fans handle that. You let people argue about it on radio talk shows and podcasts. Players don’t need to do it themselves.”

“We all know you’re great; there’s no need to tell us. When you start going around proclaiming how great you are and pointing out how you’re different from others, that’s when the problem arises. That’s why I call it the ‘Cry Me a River Podcast,’ because you’re just whining and complaining about what they said.”

“And if you really think about the meaning behind their words, they’re indirectly criticizing Michael Jordan. Kevin Durant said the length of a career is more important than championship rings, and he mentioned that being in the league for over 20 years reflects focus and effort.”

“But Durant didn’t mention load management, and throughout his entire career, he has only played a full 82-game season three times (in reality, it’s once, plus one shortened season). And what about LeBron? He has only done it once.” Statistics show that Jordan played a full 82-game season nine times in his career.

The former Bulls center’s criticism didn’t stop there.He criticized Durant’s playoff history since leaving the Warriors, stating that Durant has yet to prove he can win a championship without Curry.King specifically called out Durant’s failures with the Nets and Suns, arguing that for a player often hailed as one of the most unstoppable scorers in league history, these are missed opportunities.

American media pointed out that behind King’s fierce words lies a broader discussion reflecting a persistent and increasingly repetitive generational tug-of-war in basketball. Many legendary players from the 90s who faced Michael Jordan tend to emphasize Jordan's dominance while downplaying the achievements of current stars when offering critiques.

On the other hand, modern players like LeBron and Durant call for recognition of factors such as career length, efficiency, and overall impact, even if it means challenging the traditional standard of championship rings that defined previous generations. In fact, all three of these controversial players have showcased greatness in their unique domains.

Jordan's dominance and perfect Finals record remain unmatched. LeBron's career length, sustained excellence, and ability to adapt across multiple eras are historic achievements. Durant's pure scoring ability and efficiency place him among the most unguardable offensive talents in history.

King's comments may have quickly gained popularity due to their bluntness, but they ultimately highlight a point fans have heard for years: the debate will never end, but the respect for each player's greatness should always remain constant.