The thing that separates MJ from the rest is he was the best player when he was playing. You couldn't argue that somebody was better. As long as he was playing at his peak he was the best and nobody came close. These other guys like Kobe and LeBron can't say that. One was better at one point in time than the other, etc. With MJ there wasn't ever a question as the years went on and he got better and better. Of course that's one of many reasons why he's the GOAT. Sorry I'm reminiscing
