The SuperDebate · Practice Round
THE GOATPractice round
The practice round of the GOAT SuperDebate. Two championship debaters arguing assigned sides, cross-examination. Lindsay argues Pro-Jordan, Iain argues Pro-LeBron.
Free to watch and score, right now
The Debate
The practice-round SuperDebate on the GOAT question. Watch it, then check out the main event below.
You Be the Judge
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.
Lindsay Duede
Pro-Jordan
3.0
your avg
Argument · logic & reasoning
Evidence · facts & examples
Clarity · structure & flow
Persuasion · did it convince you
Dr. Iain Lampert
Pro-LeBron
3.0
your avg
Argument · logic & reasoning
Evidence · facts & examples
Clarity · structure & flow
Persuasion · did it convince you
Who's Debating
Championship debaters. No emotional stake in basketball.
Lindsay Duede
Pro-Jordan
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.
Dr. Iain Lampert
Pro-LeBron
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.
Matthew Rolnick
Moderator
Runs the room
Keeps the run-of-show tight, calls the clock, and runs the analyst desk.
John Connor
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
The run of show
Modified for sharper clips, tighter pressure, and YouTube retention.
- 01
Intro and context
2 min · Matthew
- 02
Format primer
2 min · John
- 03
Opening statement
3 min · Lindsay (Pro-Jordan)
- 04
Cross-examination
3 min · Iain questions Lindsay
- 05
Opening statement
3 min · Iain (Pro-LeBron)
- 06
Cross-examination
3 min · Lindsay questions Iain
- 07
Rebuttal
3 min · Lindsay (Pro-Jordan)
- 08
Rebuttal
3 min · Iain (Pro-LeBron)
- 09
Analyst desk
Flex · John & Matthew break down the debate so far while debaters prep closings
- 10
Closing statement
3 min · Lindsay (Pro-Jordan)
- 11
Closing statement
3 min · Iain (Pro-LeBron)
The concept
Why this debate
A real SuperDebate on the GOAT question — assigned sides, equal time, and you score it.
- 01Championship debaters, not fansLindsay and Iain are competitive title-holders arguing assigned sides. It comes down to who argues it better.
- 02Real debate formatOpenings, two cross-examination rounds, rebuttals, analyst desk, closings. Every claim has to survive direct pressure.
- 03Sharp clips, not panel fillerModified for retention: tight pressure, no dead air, analyst-desk flex time. Built for YouTube long-form and short-form.
- 04You score the winnerWatch it, then score both debaters on the four criteria our judges use: argument, evidence, clarity, and persuasion. Your verdict, against the crowd.
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