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.