Stephen A. Smith and the "First Take" crew debate a new stance on the GOAT debate between Michael Jordan and LeBron James after the Lakers star reaches 50,000 career points.

Stephen A. Smith acknowledges that LeBron James' sustained success over his 22-year career has granted him GOAT status above Michael Jordan.

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith is one of the biggest fans of NBA icon Michael Jordan. He has constantly said that Jordan is the greatest player of all time. However, Smith can’t believe what he’s seeing from LeBron James this season.

ESPN pundit Stephen A. Smith believes the 'greatest of all time' debate between Michael Jordan and LeBron James has come to an end, especially after the Los Angeles Lakers star made more history

Stephen A. Smith can't make up his mind, which is saying something for someone with such strong opinions. Just a month ago, on a live set in New Orleans ahead of the Super Bowl, the First Take television star scoffed at the idea that LeBron James could be considered greater than Michael Jordan.

Kai Cenat, a popular online streamer and YouTuber who has gained fame in recent years and is an avid basketball fan, lost his cool and took a shot at Stephen A. Smith on live TV while defending LeBron James.

Kai Cenat is not a fan of Stephen A. Smith's LeBron James takes. "When it comes to LeBron James, you start hating. That's how I feel. Because I feel like you're more of an older generation type of dude. You like Michael Jordan, cool… I'm here to say: LeBron's better than… pic.twitter.com/UUFZqv4V3F

Smith is a die-hard fan of MJ, but even he had to acknowledge LeBron's dominance as of late, especially considering his age.

LeBron James continues to dominate the NBA at 40, achieving 50,000 career points, and leading the Lakers to a 40-21 record alongside Luka Doncic. Stephen A. Smith now considers LeBron as potentially the greatest of all time,