Few conversations in sports spark more debate than the discussion over the greatest players in NBA history. Everyone has an opinion, and legends of the game are no exception. Philadelphia 76ers legend Julius Erving recently weighed in with a rather unusual comparison when discussing the all-time greats — and yes, Michael Jordan was part of the conversation.

Michael Jordan’s legacy may have earned him the “Greatest of All Time” (GOAT) label in the eyes of many, but the debate never stops. Speaking with STAT Sports’ Rob Lepelstat in a clip shared Friday on X, Erving likened the GOAT discussion to something far less contentious: choosing an ice cream flavor.

“What flavor ice cream do you like? You like strawberry? Chocolate? Vanilla? Banana? They’re all ice cream!” Erving said. His point wa

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