“Michael Jordan is bigger than LeBron James,” Blatt said according to Israel Hayom. “He won the most championships with one single team and did not focus on the ‘I’ but on the ‘us.’ But surely, in terms of ability and influence, they are both included in the top five best players in history.”

During his 123 regular-season games as head coach of the Cavs, Blatt compiled an 83-40 record (.732) and had coached the team into the 2015 NBA Finals.

We all know LeBron got him removed. 

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