He's already stuck to our minds that he's the GOAT in NBA or in the sports of basketball. Nothing's gonna beat him as the GOAT and there's more for Lebron before he retires.
He could beat MJ in certain achievements but GOAT will always be the GOAT and it's just one guy or it depends on the standards of the majority of fans.
I don't know if during the era of MJ he has some haters as it seemed like everyone likes him, nowadays, we have haters, especially Lebron James haters that they could not see how great he is and special as a player, man is proving many times by winning championship in different teams.
Did MJ done that in his career?
I guess there were already but not that much. Unlike today, in just a simple post on social media platforms, an individual can spread hate and infect others' minds to be the same as his/her opinion about hating LBJ or any other NBA player.
But Lebron's performances and achievements can't ever be ignored.
Lebron will have a great chance to beat the NBA all-time points record in the next 2-3 seasons if he continues to play at the same level without serious injuries. So, nobody won't be going to ignore Lebron's achievements.
As you say but hate is spread on him. I don't understand those people that can't just appreciate him and like him.