6 players who could've rivaled Michael Jordan if not for tragic events

It’s said that the NBA is a league rooted in stars. But even more than that, it’s one that thrives on rivalries. When two of its marquee players are pitted against one another, that’s when the tension is ratcheted up and interest rises to the highest level.

In the 1960s, it was Bill Russell versus Wilt Chamberlain. In the 1980s, it was Magic Johnson versus Larry Bird. More recently, we’ve seen LeBron James and Steph Curry battle over four consecutive NBA Finals. But what about the NBA’s GOAT? Who was Michael Jordan’s biggest rival?