Both Jordan and James have engaged with politics throughout their careers, with 'Black Mamba' speaking out about the “ingrained racism” of the United States after his retirement, while James has often criticised Trump and the racial injustice in the US.

The NBA world would have loved to see LeBron James and Michael Jordan play against each other. Surprisingly it actually did happen, but it was when James was a teenager, and it was also a pickup game.

Scottie Pippen has recently made waves with controversial opinions about his former Chicago Bulls teammate, Michael Jordan, as well as LeBron James. Now, NBA icon Carmelo Anthony is speaking out, making his own feelings clear.