LeBron James Articles - Page 20

While making a recent appearance on ‘The Pat McAfee Show,’ Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James made headlines for numerous reasons, possibly the biggest being a comment he made about NBA insider Brian Windhorst. James spoke candidly about several topics, including his true feelings about Windhorst, who has covered James extensively over the past 25 […]

Apparently, vocal wars are not enough for the Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Stephen A. Smith’s feud, who have an offer to take their beef to the boxing ring. TMZ Sports reports James and Smith have garnered interest from Celebrity Boxing founder Damon Feldman. He reportedly has started making calls to investors — […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers fell 119-117 to the 33-40 Chicago Bulls after surrendering a five-point lead in the final 12 seconds. The stunning collapse ended with Josh Giddey sinking a halfcourt buzzer-beater to seal the win. After the game, James acknowledged his role in the loss and took responsibility stating, “We put […]

Austin Reaves understands the importance of having the trust of Los Angeles Lakers star teammates LeBron James and Luka Doncic. Reaves has been developing chemistry with the duo since the Lakers acquired Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks in February. While it involves the concept of having three high-level scorers share the ball, Reaves has done […]

Amidst the controversy between LeBron James and Stephen A. Smith, Skip Bayless had some praise for the former and Luka Doncic. James and Smith have exchanged comments with one another, having started with the latter’s criticism of the Los Angeles Lakers star’s son Bronny. This has since resurfaced with James calling out Smith on the […]

For the second straight night, the Los Angeles Lakers were involved in a buzzer-beater. This time, they were on the wrong end of it, though. The Lakers trailed the Chicago Bulls 116-115 with under 10 seconds left. But coach JJ Redick drew up a beautiful play that got Austin Reaves a clean look driving to […]

ESPN First Take star Stephen A. Smith has had one interesting week. For the past month, Smith has been locked in a feud with LeBron James stemming from their mid-game confrontation during the Lakers 113-109 win over the Knicks on January 6th. In a timeout during the third quarter, James confronted Smith after he made […]

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver addressed the ongoing public feud between Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith, calling for a more professional tone as tensions continue to rise between the two high-profile figures. Silver shared his reaction during a recent league meeting, where he became aware of the viral exchanges. […]

LeBron James may have been aiming to generate buzz for Season 2 of his Mind The Game podcast, but the rollout has sparked more backlash than excitement. The controversy took off after it was revealed that two-time MVP Steve Nash would step in as co-host, replacing JJ Redick. Kendrick Perkins, never one to hold back, […]

LeBron James made waves this week when he appeared on The Pat McAfee Show and made shocking comments. It was the first time we’ve really seen LeBron appear on a media platform other than his own and be completely candid. It was unprecedented in the sports media space, and that is why McAfee is so […]

As the feud between Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James and Stephen A. Smith has been a viral talking point, the sports world has given a myriad of opinions. With the Lakers star James going on The Pat McAfee Show to comment on the issue, Smith’s counterpart on “First Take” Shannon Sharpe would give his advice […]

For weeks, Stephen A. Smith and LeBron James have been going back and forth with each in which has been one of the more surprising beefs going on in the NBA right now. After James addressed the situation on the Pat McAfee Show and Smith responded on his podcast, the Los Angeles Star posted a […]

Former NFL quarterback-turned-analyst Robert Griffin III sparked intrigue with a cryptic message about LeBron James after the Los Angeles Lakers star’s appearance on The Pat McAfee Show on Wednesday. During the interview, the four-time NBA champion delved into various subjects, including the Luka Doncic trade, his clash with Stephen A. Smith, and his connection with […]

On the court, there are plenty of storylines to go around in the NBA. However, the most entertaining subplot to this season may be the ongoing beef between Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith. The feud started when James confronted Smith at a Lakers game for comments that the TV […]

When LeBron James closed out the Los Angeles Lakers’ first half against the Indiana Pacers without a single point, it notched a not-so-good new record on his incredible resume. After scoring at least one point in the first half of every game he’s appeared in since 2010, including his second run in Cleveland and his […]

LeBron James was going through it for most of the Los Angeles Lakers’ Wednesday night clash against the Indiana Pacers. There was a point where it looked like his double-digit scoring streak was in real jeopardy as he scuffled through a rough shooting night. But in the end, James went from zero to hero, as […]

The Los Angeles Lakers badly needed a win coming into Wednesday night’s road contest against the Indiana Pacers. LeBron James had one of his worst games of the season for most of the night before coming alive in the fourth quarter and capping off the night with a heroic buzzer-beating tip-in to give the Lakers […]

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Indiana Pacers in a thriller on Wednesday night, 120-119. The finish was as exciting as any basketball fan could ever ask for as LeBron James once again put his Superman cape on and came to the Lakers’ rescue. But it was no ordinary game for James. In fact, it […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James started his day putting Stephen A. Smith on blast. He spent his evening in Indianapolis hitting a new first-quarter low. James hit a mark not seen in a while against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday. He didn’t make a single shot during the opening quarter. StatMamba revealed the last […]

The Los Angeles Lakers came into Wednesday’s game against the Indiana Pacers looking to snap a two-game losing streak and get a win on their current road trip. Following their disappointing loss to the Orlando Magic, the Lakers appeared on pace to do so, leading by double digits in the first half. But amid their […]

After Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James dismissed Brian Windhorst as his friend, ESPN’s Stephen A Smith stood up for his colleague at the four-lettered network. Smith claims James misquoted Windhorst, referring to LeBron as his best friend, and considers the astute journalist one of the Lakers’ All-Star’s allies in the media. Smith defended Windhorst […]

When Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley hit a spin move before no-look hurddling a would-be Jacksonville Jaguars tackler, it took the sports world by storm. Now granted, it’s not like Barkley hadn’t accomplished impressive feats in the past, as he is one of the most electrifying players in the NFL. But this combo maneuver […]

LeBron James knew early in his career that he was the standard in the NBA and he had a responsibility as the new face of the league. What better way to start it off than by trying to lead your home team to a championship as he was drafted to the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2003? […]

NBA coaches and superstars have to work together if they want to carry a team to a championship. Unfortunately, that is easier said than done. In fact, it’s never a good sight to see a player and coach go at it against each other, especially under the public eye. Here are the 10 most heated […]

LeBron James opened up during his appearance on The Pat McAfee Show Wednesday where he attempted to dispel myths and addressed his recent brouhaha with Stephen A. Smith. One aspect of the James mythology that was touched on pertained to James’ recovery methods. Specifically, one that began appearing around the mid-2010s when James was approaching […]

LeBron James took a rare reflective turn during his recent appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, offering fans a glimpse into his mindset on two of the greatest players ever to share the NBA stage with him: Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant, per TheSpun. Though the GOAT debates constantly swirl with those three names at […]

LeBron James offered his perspective on the Los Angeles Lakers’ blockbuster trade for Luka Doncic, describing the situation as a “shock to the system” during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show on Wednesday. The Lakers acquired Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks on Feb. 2 in exchange for Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a 2029 […]

Recently, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James stopped by ESPN’s The Pat McAfee Show to discuss a host of topics, including his belief that Giannis Antetokounmpo would average 250 points a game in the 1970s as well as his relationship with Michael Jordan. One of the topics discussed was the coverage of James by the […]

Recently, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James appeared on ESPN’s The Pat McAfee Show with a host of hot takes in a rare extended interview. Among James’ most notable comments was his assertion that if Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo played basketball in the 1970’s, he would have averaged 250 points a game. One person […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have hit a bit of a rough patch of late, losers of two straight games since LeBron James returned to the lineup after a groin injury. Prior to that setback, James had been playing by far the best basketball of any player in history at this stage of their career and […]

There are many reasons JJ Redick has been successful in his first season as a head coach with the Los Angeles Lakers. Aside from being accepted by LeBron James and his team, Redick has brought a new persona with him to this organization, one where everyone respects what he has to say. A lot of […]

LeBron James has a love for cookies, which seemed to have an event take place involving him and Miami Heat President Pat Riley. James appeared as a special guest on the Pat McAfee Show on Wednesday, revealing a lot of stories surrounding his NBA career. One of them involved his time with the Heat from […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James recently garnered a lot of attention for his exchange with Stephen A. Smith at a game, and during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, he addressed that incident, firing a “Taylor Swift” jab in the process. “He’s like on a Taylor Swift tour run right now,” LeBron James […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has announced that he is relaunching his “Mind the Game” podcast that he previously hosted with JJ Redick, before he became the head coach of the Lakers, and is bringing in a former two-time NBA MVP, eight-time All-Star, and Hall of Famer to fill his coach’s shoes. Steve Nash […]

The debate of whether or not the likes of LeBron James can withstand the purported physicality of old-school basketball will never stop being a hot topic. Many believe that the Los Angeles Lakers star is a product of a much softer generation and couldn’t withstand the physicality that Michael Jordan and company faced, while a […]

On Monday, Bronny James popped off in the G-League for the South Bay Lakers, recording a career-high 39 points to lead his team to a 122-118 win over the Santa Cruz Warriors. James, the 55th overall pick of the 2024 NBA Draft, has done nothing but tear up the opposition whenever he has a chance […]

LeBron James is one of the best to ever play in the NBA. He has set multiple records and accomplished a handful of milestones, capped off by the NBA All-Time scoring record, four NBA championships, four Finals MVPs, four NBA MVPs, one NBA Cup title, and one NBA Cup MVP. Throughout his career, he’s played […]

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered their third straight loss on Monday with a 118-106 defeat to the Orlando Magic. It was another frustrating result for the Lakers, even with Luka Doncic and LeBron James on the court together. On the other hand, the G League team, South Bay Lakers, got a 122-118 win over the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to secure homecourt advantage in the first round of the playoffs, and the return of LeBron James from a groin injury could not have come at a better time. While the Lakers got blown out in James’ first game back over the weekend, the Purple and Gold go again […]