The pairing of LeBron James and Anthony Davis with the Los Angeles Lakers sparked a conversation with another dynamic pairing — that of James and Chris Bosh. It's been five years since the two and Dwyane Wade dominated the Eastern Conference from South Beach with the Miami Heat, but Bosh still remembers what it's like to play with the superstar that has reigned the NBA for most of his career.
“Playing with LeBron was like buying a Ferrari,” Bosh told ESPN's Brian Windhorst. “You know it's the best in the world. It looks amazing when you see it. But you have no idea how powerful it is once you try to drive it. You can go right off the road.”
There was no instruction booklet and a YouTube video that could properly show Bosh how to drive a Ferrari — neither was there one for playing with James. Much like getting into that Italian mix of luxury and exotic looks, Bosh had to just get in, strap up his seat belt, and drive.
The Heat Big 3 was forged within repeated participation with USA Basketball, but even that experience wasn't enough to dictate their on-court chemistry.
“Team USA and the All-Star games are catalysts for chemistry, but it's not real life,” said Bosh. “You're coming in with known unknowns and you hope to find a rhythm by maybe Christmas and then get better from there.”
The Lakers have rolled to an 8-2 record with James and Davis thus far, but injuries, slumps, and other setbacks could come along throughout a long 82-game season. Learning how to brake, maneuver, and step on the gas pedal will prove key for Davis to develop his relationship with James, much like it did for Bosh.
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