While Jordan has a 6-0 record in the NBA Finals, James has arguably the best championship in league history, coming back from down 3-1 in the 2016 Finals to beat the Warriors. That was the only year that James’ Cavaliers beat the Warriors across four straight meetings, but some would argue that one means more than the other three combined.

Dec 25, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (left) and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (right) talk before the game at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Smith’s comments stem from his feud with the 21-time All-Star earlier this year, when the two threw jabs at each other during various appearances on ESPN, which ultimately led to an in-person confrontation during a game in March.