The SuperDebate · Now Streaming
The most technical, highest-level debate on the GOAT question ever recorded. Two championship debaters arguing assigned sides, cross-examination, and you score the winner.
Free to watch and score, right now
The full recorded SuperDebate — two championship debaters on the GOAT question. Watch it, then score them below.
Score each debater 1 (weak) to 5 (strong) on the four criteria our judges use. One ballot per person, and you can change it anytime.
Dr. Iain Lampert
Pro-Jordan
3.0
your avg
Argument · logic & reasoning
Evidence · facts & examples
Clarity · structure & flow
Persuasion · did it convince you
Lindsay Duede
Pro-LeBron
3.0
your avg
Argument · logic & reasoning
Evidence · facts & examples
Clarity · structure & flow
Persuasion · did it convince you
Championship debaters. No emotional stake in basketball.
Pro-Jordan
2026 IPDA season-long national champion · Top Speaker in the nation
All-time record holder for IPDA debate wins. COO of ModernBrain, founder of Authentalk, SuperDebate Advisory Board. Two-time national champion in trial advocacy.
Pro-LeBron
IPDA national champion · LSU professor
LSU professor and active IPDA national champion. Coaches LSU's varsity national champion and team national champions. Builds tight, evidence-driven cases.
Moderator
Runs the room
Keeps the run-of-show tight, calls the clock, and runs the analyst desk.
Play-by-play & analysis
Founder, SuperDebate
On the analyst desk with Matthew: calling the debate play-by-play and breaking down the strongest arguments as they land.
The Format
Modified for sharper clips, tighter pressure, and YouTube retention.
2 min · Matthew
2 min · John
3 min · Iain (Pro-Jordan)
3 min · Lindsay questions Iain
3 min · Lindsay (Pro-LeBron)
3 min · Iain questions Lindsay
3 min · Iain (Pro-Jordan)
3 min · Lindsay (Pro-LeBron)
Flex · John & Matthew break down the debate so far while debaters prep closings
3 min · Iain (Pro-Jordan)
3 min · Lindsay (Pro-LeBron)
The concept
A real SuperDebate on the GOAT question — assigned sides, equal time, and you score it.
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