Kieran Shannon: 2020 has reminded us of greatness of Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, and LeBron James

Don’t take James for granted. Because wherever you stand on him versus Jordan, understand this. You’ll probably never again see anyone better than James either

FALLING SHORT: ‘The Last Dance’ docu-series was not kind to LeBron James as the Lakers star was compared unfavourably to the great Michael Jordan. Picture: Kevin Cox/Getty Images

It already seems so long ago but you might remember that when the world went into lockdown back in March, one of its first sources of comfort was to turn to Michael Jordan to help it get through it all.

The Last Dance docu-series had been initially scheduled for a June airing, straight after the NBA finals, but such was the clamour for something to divert and entertain us, it was fast-tracked and premiered in April.