LeBron James Articles - Page 174

LeBron James remains the biggest name in the NBA, but for Stephen A. Smith, he is no longer the face of the league. The veteran sports commentator is giving that honor to Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry, who impressed everyone with his performance during the All-Star Game. Smith dropped his latest take on ESPN’s […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have struggled mightily this season. Coming out of the All-Star break, they are 27-31 and in ninth place in the Western Conference. The player held most responsible for the Lakers’ struggles this season has been Russell Westbrook. But as Stan Van Gundy points out, that criticism might not be justified. https://twitter.com/realStanVG/status/1496126034437148676 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are coming out of the NBA All-Star break reeling. They are 27-31, in ninth place in the Western Conference. Lakers superstar Anthony Davis recently seriously injured his ankle, leaving the future bleak for Los Angeles. Yet, Boston Celtics fan Bill Simmons is not counting out the Lakers. The Lakers… do they […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and Golden State Warriors sniper Stephen Curry are not just two of the greatest players to have ever picked up a basketball. The connection between these two all-time greats runs deep, with both men being born in the same city just four years apart. On Sunday night, Curry came […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are enjoying a 10-day break from regular-season basketball games. The drama, though, never takes plays off. Prior to the All-Star break, LeBron James made his thoughts on the team’s current roster — which he helped construct — and his preferred approach to the trade deadline not-so-subtly clear. As ESPN’s Brian Windhorst […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was rather vocal during NBA All-Star Weekend on a host of different topics. While LeBron didn’t flat out shade the Lakers front office or threaten to take off his purple and gold jersey anytime soon, he did speak out on a host of different topics that led to speculation […]

Dennis Rodman is unlike any other human being we’ve ever seen in the past. To say that he is one-of-a-kind would be a complete understatement. The Hall of Famer took part in Sunday’s All-Star festivities as he was part of the NBA’s Top 75 all-time players that were honored at halftime of the All-Star Game. […]

Just a few hours after having the time of his life in the NBA All-Star Game, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James had to deal with a sudden problem. Apparently, his Instagram account was sending direct messages to random people, asking for personal information. But according to LeBron, he got hacked. On Monday, he posted […]

Much has been made about Sunday’s Top 75 festivities right before the All-Star Game. There were more than a few noteworthy moments between the legends that were in attendance but there’s no denying that what stood out for most was Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and his iconic encounter with the GOAT himself, Michael […]

Los Angeles Lakers icon Magic Johnson had a blast during the NBA 75th Anniversary Team ceremony on Sunday. That much is clear looking at his tweets about Michael Jordan, LeBron James and other legends of the game. Johnson seemed to really enjoy his interaction with former and current NBA players who are part of the […]

Even NBA Commissioner Adam Silver can’t imagine the league without Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. He’s just not ready for it and he doesn’t want to think about it. Over the 2022 All-Star weekend, one of the biggest talking points was LeBron’s future. He welcomed the possibility of returning to Cleveland and opened up […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James rocked the basketball world over the weekend after his shocking declaration about his future in the league. The King pretty much issued a come-get-me plea for every single team in the NBA after announcing that he would join any side that decides to draft his son, Bronny James. Bronny, […]

It was a special night for Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry on Sunday as he won the Kobe Bryant MVP Award at the 2022 NBA All-Star Game in Cleveland, as Team LeBron secured a 163-160 victory. Curry absolutely showed out, scoring 50 points on a mind-boggling 16-of-27 clip from three-point range. Following the contest, […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is officially 5-0 as a team captain in the All-Star Game. His squad rolled to a 163-160 victory over Team Durant on Sunday night in Cleveland thanks to a game-winning fadeaway jumper from The King himself. But, there is no way Team LeBron would’ve come out with the win […]

LeBron James wanted the Los Angeles Lakers to make a move ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline, which the team’s front office didn’t do. According to Brian Windhorst of ESPN, that stagnant approach by the Lakers “offended” James, who has already started to cultivate the narrative for what he desires Los Angeles to do in […]

LeBron James might be one of the greatest players of all time, but he isn’t immune to feeling a bit starstruck amongst his peers. The Los Angeles Lakers star was on stage for the NBA’s presentation of the 75th Anniversary Team. The halftime show was a big presentation of the 75 greatest players in league […]

Who said three-pointers were boring? Stephen Curry, the Golden State Warriors superstar, put on a picture-perfect performance during the NBA 2022 All-Star Game, lighting his way up to garner MVP honors. In the end, though, it was Stephen Curry’s rival LeBron James that sealed the win for the team, nailing a turnaround jumper to win […]

Every NBA All-Star Weekend has its own story. Whether it’s the late Kobe Bryant’s last hurrah in 2016, Michael Jordan’s iconic dunk from the free throw line in 1988, or everything in between, this collection of moments is something every basketball fan will hold on to. Of course, it’s the same for those in the […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James drained the game-winner against Team Durant in the 2022 NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, and unknown to many, his jumper was actually inspired by Michael Jordan. 🗣 CLEVELAND! THIS IS FOR YOU! LeBron James drills the game winner 🚨pic.twitter.com/xWE70Wrw2W — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 21, 2022 James revealed as much […]

The best beef is petty beef. And in the NBA, there’s plenty to go around. Case in point: The long-standing feud between former Boston Celtics teammates Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen. Ever since Allen left Beantown to join LeBron James in South Beach, KG has given his ex-buddy the silent treatment. Zero communication. On Sunday, […]

LeBron James knows a thing or two about winning in Cleveland. The Los Angeles Lakers star just turned back the clock for an epic game-winner to end the NBA All-Star Game. Check out the Lakers star call for the ball and sink the dagger to win it: 🗣 CLEVELAND! THIS IS FOR YOU! LeBron James […]

LeBron James and Michael Jordan may have clashing legacies when it’s all said and done, but there’s the utmost respect for one another as human beings. The Los Angeles Lakers star and Chicago Bulls icon shared a heartfelt moment during the NBA Top 75 announcement. Check out two legends of the game hug it out: […]

The Los Angles Lakers’ soap-opera-like season doesn’t seem to be slowing down in any way. LeBron James joined the team and helped them win a title. It seemed like his stint in the purple and gold would be his final act. But now he may move on soon after this dismal 2021-22 season. According to […]

The main event of the 2022 NBA All-Star Weekend is set to tip-off on Sunday evening. After warming up with the Rising Stars Challenge, the 3-Point Contest, and the Slam Dunk Contest, the weekend of festivities will conclude with the 2022 NBA All-Star Game, as Team LeBron squares off against Team Durant. NBA All-Star Game […]

With their struggles, the Los Angeles Lakers’ chances to win an NBA championship this season are murky, to say the least. But LeBron James made one thing crystal clear this All-Star Weekend: wherever his son Bronny eventually lands when he gets to the league, the four-time NBA champion goes as well. This surely isn’t music […]

Over the course of his career, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has earned various nicknames. One of them has been “LeGM”, a reference to his alleged power when it comes to roster decisions. When you’re on the level of someone like LeBron, most of the franchise’s moves will go by you. LeBron-led teams often […]

LeBron James has just made a major declaration about his future in the NBA. Unfortunately for the Los Angeles Lakers, it might not be in their best interest. For the first time ever, LeBron has come out with a definitive plan for his retirement. While The King did not exactly reveal where he intends to […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra was in an understandably jolly mood during his All-Star weekend press conference on Saturday. The 51-year-old shot caller was asked several questions about his team and how they’ve dominated the East for the first half of the season. One discussion that stood out, however, was about one of his […]

Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti is well-known around the NBA for his ability to rack up the draft picks and build this franchise for the future. Aside from that, Presti has also drafted numerous talented players over the years who have turned into legitimate superstars including Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. On Saturday at […]

LeBron James’ latest All-Star nomination is the 18th of his career. The Los Angeles Lakers star has been tremendous for his entire career. He now has a historic amount of All-Star games to his name and is still going strong. It’s almost unimaginable that any player will approach  If there is any current player who […]

The Los Angeles Lakers haven’t exactly had the season they were expecting to have after they traded for Russell Westbrook. A lot of the heat from things not working out has fallen squarely on the shoulders of the coaching staff. Lakers coach Frank Vogel has seemingly been on a hot seat for weeks now, which […]

LeBron James is back in Cleveland. It’s not a Cavaliers reunion just yet, but the man is clearly happy to be back for NBA All-Star Weekend. Check out King James’ Instagram post as he makes his NBA All-Star arrival:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by 👑 (@kingjames) Hometown hero LeBron […]

It is safe to say that Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is happy he’s with Team LeBron in the NBA All-Star Game 2022. The Mavs playmaker was a huge LeBron James fan growing up, so imagine his delight to see his idol pick him for his own team. It’s not the first time LeBron has […]

There’s no denying that the Los Angeles Lakers are in a lot of trouble right now. It’s true that there’s still a lot of basketball to be played this season, but at the same time, it’s just hard to imagine how this team will be able to miraculously turn their season around to make a […]

Michael Jordan’s legacy is a permanent fixture in NBA history. His career with the Chicago Bulls features countless scoring records and six championship wins. Few athletes captivated audiences as powerfully as he did. Just as Jordan retired, a challenger to the GOAT title emerged. LeBron James has been as excellent as advertised and is still […]

Just months after LeBron James released his blockbuster movie Space Jam: A New Legacy, the Los Angeles Lakers star has another feature film up for release less than a year later. King James teamed up with Adam Sandler to produce a new hoops flick Hustle set for release on Netflix on June 10. Check out the first […]

After an MRI on Thursday, the Los Angeles Lakers announced that Anthony Davis has been diagnosed with a mid-foot sprain and will be re-evaluated in four weeks. That timeline puts Davis on track to be re-evaluated around March 10. The Lakers (27-31) visit the Houston Rockets the day before and host the Washington Wizards night […]

Entering the NBA, the biggest asset that LaMelo Ball had going for him was his passing. The Charlotte Hornets star was the most prolific passer of his draft class, with elite vision and the guts to attempt every pass in the book. Well into his second year, it’s safe to say that Ball’s playmaking has […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is without a doubt one of the most competitive individuals in the history of the game. This is exactly why it comes as no surprise that The King once sort of clashed heads with another Lakers icon in Kobe Bryant. Before the Black Mamba’s untimely passing in January 2020, […]