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One of the profound moments during this online discussion was the involvement of Michael Phelps, the renowned Olympian, who echoed Subban's sentiments. Phelps made it clear that he holds Jordan and Kobe in high regard, suggesting that the current NBA stars, including LeBron James, fall short of the same level of dedication and respect. Phelps emphasized that athletes should prioritize their teammates and fans and criticized those who don't show up to play.
His comments sparked a flurry of activity on social media, with many praising him as a "legend" for siding with Subban’s declarations. However, there were also dissenting opinions from die-hard LeBron fans, who reacted defensively, underscoring the divisions in sports fandom.