We couldn't deny the hate, it would always be there, and at some point it motivates the players to do better. Yeah, it sucks to see our idols being compared to others but it is natural, IMO. And it would keep on going, and be passed on to someone whoever gets on the top of the league, might be Ja, Zion or Doncic be compared to Bron sooner even to Kobe and MJ, not to mention that they already had in this early times... so what else is there when they start to dominate the league, and starts to make history.
This guys will give a hard time for Giannis, Jokic and those players which are now mid-term of their careers.
How about Harden, Paul, Westbrook, Davis, KAT, PG13 and a lot more. Those are the names which are still seeking for a championship.
Once Lebron retires (which I think will be years more) to whom will he pass the torch.
Will it be Davis? They have a good chemistry on the floor.
We cannot see someone who almost plays like him. Zion is not yet there since we just watched a number of games from him.