A Brief History of Retired NBA Veterans Beefing with All-Stars

LBJ isn't the only one.

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It always happens. Older guys talk about how the good ole days were the best and how these young boys can keep up. We're not complaining though. It makes for good conversation about different eras and isn't that what sports is about? With LeBron's Mount Rushmore comments and Magic leaving Kobe out of his "great ones" tweet, we look back to find other instances of retired vets criticizing today's stars. Bill Russell was a bit offended by James' omission, Kareem questions Andrew Bynum's heart, and Michael Jordan thinks he would beat LeBron if he was in his prime. Check out A Brief History of Retired NBA Veterans Beefing with Young All-Stars.

Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James

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Shaquille O'Neal vs. Dwight Howard

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Larry Bird vs. 2012 Indiana Pacers

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Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, and O.J. Mayo

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Year: 2013
Beef: Said he would beat LeBron one-on-one.

Nothing but competitiveness for Mike in that video above. According to him none of these young cats can guard him except for Kobe because he stole all of his moves. This is what basketball video games were made for.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar vs. Andrew Bynum

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Charles Barkley vs. Dwight Howard

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar vs. LeBron James

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Charles Barkley vs. Kevin Durant

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Magic Johnson vs. Kobe Bryant

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Bill Russell vs. LeBron James

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