Simone Biles, the 11-time Olympic medal winner, has been called the GOAT (greatest of all time) for years. This week, Sports Illustrated quizzed her on some of her peers at the top of the sporting world, asking the 27-year-old to choose between several pairs of athletes on the red carpet for the magazine’s Sportsperson of the Year awards.

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“I grew up on LeBron James, so I have to say LeBron James,” said Biles when faced with James or fellow Team USA Olympic champion Michael Jordan.

Next, the gymnast went with six-time Olympic basketball gold medallist Diana Taurasi over James. “We’re gonna go with women’s sports, so Diana,” said Biles.

Tennis great Serena Williams, a four-time Olympic gold medal winner, was next to face the gauntlet. “I love Serena – Serena Williams,” Biles beamed.

In the end, it was Williams versus Biles herself. “Oh, we can both win,” the gymnast said, laughing.

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Simone Biles picks her GOATS: “[Serena and I] can both win!”