LeBron James has intentionally built his career and public persona with the specific goal of exceeding Michael Jordan’s legacy.

“LeBron James had the North Star of Michael Jordan and he built a life and career, to me, to say, "I'm going to exceed that."”

Chris Paul maintains that his competitive drive and work ethic are more central to his identity than winning a championship.

“The good thing for me is I'm still playing. Yeah. You know what I mean? Right. I'm still playing and to each his own or whatnot. I'd be lying if I said I didn't want to win a championship, but uh it ain't like I go out there like I'm not trying to win a championship, you know what I'm saying?”

He believes the 1992 Dream Team was the best basketball team ever assembled.

“DREAM TEAM ONE. SO SO ALL RIGHT, I figured you would say that, but in seven, do they win one? They They They're going to win one. They might win one. They're talented. They're good They were They were great team. Right. But we were the best team ever. I agree. Ever.”

LeBron James's legacy is already cemented and cannot be harmed by his performance with the Philadelphia 76ers.

“As far as his legacy is concerned, it's it's cemented at this point, Duncan Joe. It's cemented. I don't think he can do no wrong. There's nothing that can tarnish his legacy, but he can add to it in history.”