LeBron James-Michael Jordan embrace resurfaces from 2022 NBA 75 ceremony

Cleveland also staged anniversary events in 1981 and 1997.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 311 min read

LeBron James and Michael Jordan linked at NBA 75 during 2022 All-Star weekend in Cleveland 🐐 (via @kelwright) https://t Via @NBAonPrime on X

What happened: The meeting occurred during halftime of the 2022 All-Star Game. Both players were introduced during the league's 75th Anniversary Team tribute.

Why it matters: The moment paired Jordan with James, two central figures in basketball's long-running greatest-player debate. Its Cleveland setting connected James' homecoming with a celebration spanning 75 NBA seasons.

By the numbers: Jordan recorded the first All-Star Game triple-double in Cleveland in 1997, finishing with 14 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists. James hit the winning shot in the 2022 game.

What to watch: Future NBA anniversary events could offer another joint appearance.

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