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“Not one, not two, not three, not four, not five, not six..” It was exactly two, actually. Any self-respecting hoops fan would know precisely what these words are. The simple enumeration isn’t that of a child learning how to count, but instead straight from the mouth of Florida’s then-latest resident —LeBron James. Setting the Sky-High […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers center DeMarcus Cousins says LeBron James is the MVP of the 2019-20 season. When asked why he believes LeBron should win MVP during an interview with “Jalen and Jacoby,” Cousins said The King is the only player in the NBA playing at an elite level with grey hair. We got @boogiecousins […]

LeBron James and the Miami Heat formed the dominant team of the early 2010s. They won two championships and made four straight NBA Finals appearances during their run. Before the Golden State Warriors’ eventual rise, they were the alpha dogs of the NBA. But apparently, the Heat were just one loss away from an early […]

An NBA player in WWE sort of makes sense. Typically, NBA players are imagined on how they would fare in the NFL. However, if you think about it, a lot of traits from both sports can also translate to wrestling too. In all three, you would need size, strength, speed, technique, etc to succeed. Therefore, […]

While LeBron James is busy gearing up for another shot at the title as a Laker, all we can do right now is speculate on the “what ifs” of his career. Particularly, it’s always interesting to think about a scenario in which an elite player never jumped ship and stayed the course throughout his career. […]

Ever wondered what it’s really like playing with Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James? Former NBA guard Mario Chalmers, who played with LeBron on the Miami Heat from 2010 to 2014 (though not the Lakers), talked about it with Alex Kennedy on the HoopsHype Podcast.  Via David Akerman of Heat Nation: “Playing with […]

As NBA players arrive to the league’s 2019-20 season reset in Orlando, Florida, they are bound to get a rude awakening living in the new “bubble.” Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James is one of many players on the 22 invited franchises to continue their seasons at Walt Disney World. James, 35, reacted to […]

Longtime NBA veteran JJ Redick had a long conversation with Bleacher Report’s Taylor Rooks, tackling all aspects of racism in the United States, including — yes, “The Decision.” The New Orleans Pelicans sharpshooter argued that the free-agent decisions that LeBron James (2010) and Kevin Durant (2016) took received major backlash due to white people being […]

LeBron James is one of the nicest players on and off the court. He has navigated his illustrious career with minimal to no controversies, he’s opened up his own school to help the less fortunate kids from his home town, and he seems to get along with pretty much everyone everywhere. The same holds true […]

The NBA has had its share of phenomenal individual matchups. Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain went at it as the two colossal pioneers of the league in the 1960s. Meanwhile, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird formed one of the most dynamic rivalries (and friendships) in sports as preeminent stars for the Los Angeles Lakers and […]

NBA fans will always wonder why the universe never aligned Kobe Bryant and LeBron James to face off in a blockbuster NBA Finals. It was 2009. LeBron James had established himself as a legitimate superstar in the NBA. He had just won his first MVP and led the Cleveland Cavaliers to the best record in […]

Before 2015, it could be said that not a whole lot of people knew what a banana boat was. But once LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Paul popularized it, it became something of a cultural phenomenon. Well, in a funny, stupid kind of way. It all began five years ago when James, Wade, Paul […]

During the summer of 2010, LeBron James was an unrestricted free agent and met with six NBA teams: the New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks, Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Clippers, Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat. As everyone knows, James signed with the Heat, creating the Big 3 with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh down in […]

Former Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling was so bad at his job that he didn’t even meet with LeBron James during the summer of 2010 when The King was a free agent. Rumor has it that the only player Sterling ever met with in free agency was Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Via […]

It’s another Taco Tuesday for Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, but who knows how many more he will get to have for the next few months? While King James takes a bite of some scrumptious fish tacos and teammate Kyle Kuzma gulps down some sushi, players in the Walt Disney World bubble don’t have […]

NBA analyst Kenny Smith has uttered yet another controversial statement that will definitely raise the eyebrows of die-hard basketball fans. Smith placed Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James in the 10th spot on his All-Time Top 10 while the late Kobe Bryant is not even in it. Smith spoke with Complex Sports in their Load […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James’ leadership qualities were on full display during the NBA hiatus. According to Lakers shooting guard Danny Green, LeBron was in constant communication with his teammates and it wasn’t always just about basketball. “He’s been the leader he’s always been since Day 1,” Danny Green said about LeBron […]

At least six children were killed in shootings across the country over the weekend, something Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James is deeply saddened by. So so damn sad man!!! They are just innocent, beautiful, strong kids! 😢😢😢😢😢. What’s wrong with people?!?!?!? My thoughts and prayers goes out to each one of their […]

New Los Angeles Lakers recruit JR Smith has revealed what he believes he can bring to the table for his new team. According to the veteran swingman, his connection with LeBron James is going to prove itself as a crucial factor for the team moving forward. Per Tania Ganguli of the Los Angeles Times, Smith […]

NBA Hall of Famer Jason Kidd is currently an assistant coach on the Los Angeles Lakers, where he gets to coach LeBron James. From 2014 to January of 2018 though, Kidd was the head coach of Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. The franchise fired the Hall of Famer on Jan. 22 and multiple reports […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James took to Instagram to congratulate Patrick Mahomes on his record-setting contract with the Kansas City Chiefs. The Lakers star also asked Mahomes for $5 as a joke. Per multiple reports, the Chiefs superstar’s new contract could surpass half a billion dollars. LeBron James (@KingJames) congratulated Patrick Mahomes […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James and actor Kevin Hart are very close friends. With that said, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the NBA star wished Hart a Happy Birthday on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CCUZwNtAasd/ During LeBron’s first stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Hart came to Ohio for a comedy show. He had […]

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson will not shut up and dribble. Clarkson was asked Sunday about the various ways in which sports, politics, and societal issues interact, and about those who argue in favor of “keeping politics out of sports”. His response? “Everybody who’s saying shut up and dribble, maybe they should shut up and […]

There’s no better moment for any NBA team than to win a championship. As of this moment, twenty franchises can say they achieved that feat. The NBA is rich in history when it comes to talking about the greatness that NBA teams display during championship moments. In this piece, we’re going to be ranking the […]

The 2017-18 season was a historic campaign for Houston Rockets superstar James Harden, to say the least. This was the year that the 6-foot-5 guard finally got his hands on the Most Valuable Player award at the end of the season, and after what he did throughout that campaign, it’s hard to deny that he […]

LeBron James as a Los Angeles Laker still hasn’t fully sunk in for some NBA fans. But it looks like everyone’s going to have to get used to him in the Purple and Gold for a little while longer. If his recent purchase in Beverly Hills is any indication, LeBron is planning on staying in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are gearing up for what could very well be a championship run in Orlando. The storied franchise will head to the NBA bubble in Florida next week with high hopes of coming back to Los Angeles with the Larry O’Brien Trophy. If the Lakers hope to win a 17th NBA title, […]

Los Angeles Clippers combo guard Patrick Beverley is going to treat every defensive matchup down in Orlando as if he’s guarding Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, LeBron James and James Harden. The Clippers’ defensive ace spoke about his defensive mentality with Whistle Sports: "Every team I play, I'm playing them like Golden State when they had […]

Bronny James is the most famous basketball offspring in the country. LeBron’s son is currently ranked 24th ESPN’s Top 25 for the Class of 2023, and he has been in the spotlight since he first hit the AAU circuit as an adolescent. After all, his father is one of the best basketball players on the planet. But […]

LeBron James and JR Smith are once again teammates after the Los Angeles Lakers signed the latter as Avery Bradley’s replacement. Smith hasn’t played in an NBA game since November 19, 2018. He was with the Cleveland Cavaliers last season but ended up getting exiled from the team before eventually being waived last July. Smith […]

LeBron James Jr. (“Bronny”), the eldest son of Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James, caused a stir online on Thursday by joking that Golden State Warriors star point guard Stephen Curry is his “dad.” James Sr., 35, caught wind of Bronny’s comment, replying on Instagram with laughter (via ESPN). Even LeBron had to laugh […]

Bronny James always has jokes, and he was trolling his dad, NBA superstar LeBron James, yet again during an Instagram Live session. When asked who his dad is, Bronny jokingly replied with “Steph Curry.” It immediately went viral: Bronny's response 😂 pic.twitter.com/2kcOPZ9GBu — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 2, 2020 These are the types of things […]

The Los Angeles Lakers addressed the loss of veteran guard Avery Bradley by bringing in another veteran to help fill the void in sharp-shooting journeyman, J.R. Smith. The team made the signing of Smith official on Wednesday. Before the 2019-20 NBA season was suspended back in March, the Lakers made a signing to bolster the […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is preparing for the upcoming NBA restart this July, but he also has an eye looking toward November as well. LeBron continues to make an impact beyond the bounds of the basketball court. Together with other Black athletes and entertainers, he recently formed More Than A Vote, a voting […]

We’re just a few weeks away from the scheduled NBA restart. As NBA fans hold their breath hoping for everything to go smoothly, the Los Angeles Lakers are already cranking up their hype machine again. Their Twitter account posted a video and caption that has every Los Angeles native excited for the return to play. […]

LeBron James is now currently a Los Angeles Laker. Try explaining that to someone from ten years ago. Back then, LeBron James had just announced that he was taking his talents to South Beach to team up with his best buddy Dwyane Wade. Apparently, the time off from the game has them reminiscing their glory […]

LeBron James has had a colorful career, to say the least. Unlike other great players in the past that have stuck it out with one or two teams throughout their entire career, James has taken a different path towards greatness. As of writing, LeBron has had four stops in his career with three different teams […]

According to an NBA coach, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green have an interesting similarity that makes them one of the best defenders for their respective squads. The Athletic anonymously polled 33 NBA coaches on whom they believe are the best defenders today. Though the coaches noticed that […]

Yes, there are other basketball documentaries besides The Last Dance. Without a doubt, Michael Jordan’s latest documentary piqued the interest of fans all over the world for similar content. Without live basketball to cheer on, basketball documentaries have recently become more popular as fans look to divert their attention elsewhere. Here are the 10 best […]