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Magic Johnson has watched LeBron James play for 17 years and has seen his game evolve as a student of the game. The Los Angeles Lakers legend can tell The King still has traces of his own game as well as Larry Bird’s. During Friday’s iteration of ESPN’s First Take, the dime maestro lauded James’ […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are undoubtedly one of the most successful organizations in the entire history of not only the NBA, but in basketball in general. The Purple & Gold have no less than 16 NBA titles to their name — a feat that only the Boston Celtics (17) have bettered. The Lakers have had […]

A big reason why Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is such a dominant force on the court is because of his ridiculously high basketball IQ, and in conjunction with that IQ is a photographic memory. As a matter of fact, James’ memory is so strong that he can remember the location of all 10 […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the best players in the NBA today. There’s no doubt about that; after all, he is the reigning Most Valuable Player in the league. Recently, the 25-year-old went on Instagram Live to talk about the players that have inspired him to be who he is today. Antetokounmpo […]

Aside from being the best basketball player on the planet, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is also beloved worldwide for his philanthropy off the court. The NBA’s premier superstar has been blessed to amass enormous wealth throughout his 17-year pro career. Per Forbes, James is set to make $92.4 million this season alone from […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James showed off his incredible shoe collection on “Air Max Day.” On March 26, 1987, Nike released the Air Max 1. It was the first shoe to ever feature the brand’s popular Air Max cushioning technology. Nike recognizes March 26 as “Air Max Day.” The company is celebrating 33 years of […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James believes ESPN won’t be able to ever fire former NBA forward Richard Jefferson. James believes Jefferson is safe at ESPN since he’s, well, friends with The King: Richard Jefferson on The Last Dance – “ESPN, I know I don’t wanna get fired, but release that shit.” LeBron […]

Los Angeles Lakers small forward LeBron James is a father first, then a basketball player. So, it’s not that surprising to hear the Lakers star say he’s been having fun with his wife and three kids during this NBA hiatus despite his love for basketball. LeBron talked about what quarantine life has been like with […]

If the 2019-20 NBA season does resume, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers would be in first place in the Western Conference standings. As it stands, the Lakers would face Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round of the postseason should Memphis hold off the Portland Trail Blazers and New Orleans […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James’ “Space Jam 2” is still on schedule to release next summer despite the coronavirus pandemic. LeBron admits he wishes the movie could be released now since NBA fans have nothing to watch, but the movie is still in production: “Space Jam has always been scheduled to come out in […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, just like the rest of the basketball world, wants ESPN to release “The Last Dance” as soon as possible since the NBA is in a hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic. The 10-part documentary series on Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls during the 1997-98 season is scheduled to […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers were scheduled to host the Los Angeles Lakers inside Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Thursday, which meant LeBron James would’ve been returning to his hometown team. However, with the NBA’s decision to suspend the 2019-20 regular season due to the coronavirus pandemic, the game was postponed. As part of a recent appearance on […]

The NBA’s coronavirus suspension has put a halt to play, and it’s unclear when the league may resume. While obviously not ideal, some argue this  hiatus could help players like Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James rest up and come back fresh for the rest of the season, if there is a rest of the […]

LeBron James spoke at length for the first time since the NBA decided to bring the 2019-20 season to a halt amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar outlined the potential challenges and roadblocks that would come with resuming the season and potentially playing games without fans. LeBron was a guest on the […]

As part of a recent on The Road Trippin’ Podcast, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James made it clear that he would not be in favor of jumping straight into the playoffs if the 2019-20 season resumes. Earlier this month, the NBA announced that it would suspend this season due to ongoing concerns surrounding the […]

Being one of the best players in the NBA today, one narrative that has unfortunately hounded Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James for pretty much majority of his career is his alleged (over) influence on his teams’ front offices, including his stop with the Miami Heat. During his time with the Heat — especially before […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is the most popular basketball player in the world. However, there are a handful of NBA fans who don’t like LeBron for whatever reason. James’ popularity took a dip after he left the Cleveland Cavaliers for the Miami Heat in the summer of 2010, but The King was able […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is very appreciative of the efforts by the UCLA health staff amid the coronavirus pandemic. James made a special video for them, as transcribed by TMZ: “I just want to let you know that ya’ll hard work and ya’ll dedication does not go unnoticed,” LeBron James said. “The James […]

The popular Taco Tuesday took on a new meaning as the LeBron James Family Foundation fed 340 I Promise School kids and their families. The Los Angeles Lakers guard donated chicken and beef tacos, rice, beans, tortillas, and all the fixings to those in need, according to USA TODAY Sports. He also lent a hand […]

Having won no less than 16 NBA titles in their history, you can be sure that the Los Angeles Lakers have had their fair share of great players. From Jerry West to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to Kobe Bryant to LeBron James — the list goes on. It would probably take us all day to list down […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James’ “Taco Tuesday”s have to go on while much of the United States and around the world is under lockdown during the coronavirus outbreak. James, 35, celebrated another festive Tuesday while the NBA is suspended until further notice. You already know what time it is in the James household 🗣🌮 […]

Former NBA enforcer Metta World Peace says while a 15-year-old LeBron James was no doubt nice, no one was touching Michael Jordan during the game where a young LeBron matched up against MJ. An image of a scrimmage between a young James and possibly a 40-year-old Jordan went viral last week, so people were wondering […]

Who is really the better player? Kobe Bryant or LeBron James? It’s the question that has puzzled basketball die-hards all over the world. Kobe vs LeBron is peak conversation, after all. These are the same fans who were treated to a few years of basketball gold when both Kobe and LeBron were at their prime […]

Atlanta Hawks star point guard Trae Young was asked for his top-five players of all time on Monday night, and the 21-year-old decided to put Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James above the great Micheal Jordan and Lakers legend Kobe Bryant: MY TOP 5…1. LBJ2. Jordan3. Kobe 4. KD5. Steve Nash Don’t @ me https://t.co/abT5FeumYC […]

Amid the coronavirus pandemic which has suspended the NBA season indefinitely, Los Angeles Lakers guard Quinn Cook took some time to entertain some fan questions. One fan asked how LeBron James has impacted his knowledge of the game. And Cook gladly shared that James’ supreme understanding of basketball and work ethic has helped him the […]

Iman Shumpert won a championship with Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James back in 2016. It was when the Cleveland Cavaliers became the first team in NBA history to erase a 3-1 series deficit in the NBA Finals. Behind LeBron and Kyrie Irving, the Cavs won that 2016 title over the 73-9 Golden State Warriors […]

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Danny Green has had the honor of playing with both Kawhi Leonard and LeBron James. Green won a championship with Leonard on the San Antonio Spurs and Toronto Raptors. Now, the sharpshooter is trying to win his third ring, this time with LeBron and the Lakers. Green also played with LeBron […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James is facing a copyright lawsuit over a cropped photograph of one of his dunks. Per Sports Illustrated’s Michael McCann, New York copyright attorney Richard Liebowitz has filed a federal complaint on behalf of Steve Mitchell, who took a picture of LeBron dunking the ball over Miami Heat […]

From the humble beginnings of the Springhill Projects in Akron, Ohio, LeBron James has risen to become a global icon. The Lakers superstar has racked up a mountain of records over the course of his career, some of which may never be broken. Postseason minutes James, now 35 years of age and playing in his […]

Before the 2019-20 NBA season came to a halt, LeBron James was making a steady push for Most Valuable Player consideration, playing catch-up to reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Bucks’ star had been in the lead for the vast majority of the campaign and as a recent survey shows, was still far and away the […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal had the pleasure of playing with numerous superstars during his illustrious NBA career, from Penny Hardaway to Kobe Bryant to Dwyane Wade to LeBron James. Shaq was recently interviewed by Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson for Heavy.com and got asked about how some of these stars compare to each other. Shaq […]

Not only is Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James one of the best players in NBA history, but the 35-year-old’s impact on the game and basketball culture as a whole is also truly immeasurable. As one of the most famous athletes in history, James is bound to have some inspiring quotes.   “You can’t be […]

Despite being quarantined, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and his family have done their best to keep themselves entertained. On Saturday night, James and his family shared a TikTok video of them dancing to Wiz Khalifa’s song “Something New.” https://www.instagram.com/p/B-C6OQEg2j0/ Before the season was suspended, the Lakers led the Western Conference with a record […]

The small forward position has gone through an evolution since the NBA’s beginning days. From stars like Paul Arizin to modern-day superstar small forwards like Kevin Durant, there’s no doubt that the position is chock full of talented players. It’s always hard to compare players of different eras. No matter who is placed here, it’s […]

Facilitating has oftentimes been perceived as a duty designated for the backcourt. Because it is a guard who usually brings the ball up the court and orchestrates an offense, it is their job to share the sugar. While many of the league’s greatest assist men have in fact resided in the backcourt, frontcourt players have […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James already had major hype surrounding him when he was just in high school at St. Vincent-St. Mary. In fact, in his junior year, he was dubbed as “The Chosen One.” However, not only was James the most highly anticipated high school hoops prospect of all time, he was also […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is 35 years old and has a ton of miles on his body. However, LeBron is still arguably the best player in the world, and San Antonio Spurs wing Rudy Gay has the perfect nickname for the guy people usually call “The King.” Gay thinks the Lakers star is […]

One of the many prevalent talking points across sports is what players will end up in the Hall of Fame. Here’s a question: which active NBA players would make the Hall of Fame if they retired today? LeBron James Career accolades: four-time NBA MVP, 16-time All Star, 15-time All-NBA, six-time All Defensive team, three-time NBA […]

Former Miami Heat teammates Dwyane Wade and LeBron James were arguably one of the most prolific duos the NBA has ever seen, thanks to their unworldly athleticism and excellent court vision. A few days after James reminisced about their time together by watching their old alley-oop highlights, Wade revealed the source of inspiration for their […]