LeBron James Articles - Page 244

After winning his fourth ring with the Los Angeles Lakers, there is no doubt that LeBron James has cemented himself as one of the best players to ever play the game. For the first time in his career, however, many questioned if LeBron was even the best player on his own team. Future Hall-Of-Famer Chris […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James knew who to call right away after his team won the 2020 NBA championship on Sunday in Game 6 versus the Miami Heat. As he laid on the floor with goggles in his eyes and a cigar at hand, LeBron shared the moment with his doting mom Gloria James […]

Four-time Finals MVP LeBron James already knew what was coming for him heading into the locker room after the Los Angeles Lakers were crowned the 2020 NBA champions on Sunday. In anticipation of the champagne bath coming his way, The King took some preventive measures and demanded to get some goggles before entering the locker […]

After leading the Los Angeles Lakers to their 17th title in franchise history, LeBron James was deservingly awarded with the Finals MVP trophy on Sunday night. Head coach Frank Vogel had nothing but high praise for his superstar after their championship-clinching victory against the Miami Heat, with Vogel dubbing LeBron as the GOAT of the […]

On Sunday, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James lifted his fourth Bill Russel trophy as he was given yet another NBA Finals MVP nod after his terrific six-game masterclass against the Miami Heat. Though a lot of people weighed in on possibly awarding the trophy to Anthony Davis after a strong start to his NBA […]

LeBron James once again aligned his name alongside the NBA’s GOAT Michael Jordan on Sunday after leading the Los Angeles Lakers to the 2020 NBA title. The now four-time NBA champion was awarded the Bill Russell Finals MVP award for the fourth time in his career — adding to his already impressive hardware that also […]

After winning his fourth NBA title and also his fourth Finals MVP trophy, it’s almost impossible to ask for anything else. But after 17 glorious seasons in the league, LeBron James wants one more d*mn thing. It’s respect. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar had to go off script and and went NSFW in his Finals […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James fulfilled the promise he made to team owner Jeanie Buss when he first moved to Hollywood last season. The King led the Lakers back to the top of the heap on Sunday, helping his team clinch its 17th NBA title with a 106-93 victory in Game 6 of the […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James once again got himself on the record books by becoming the league’s all-time leader in playoff games played. The King achieved the marvelous feat in Game 6 of the 2020 NBA Finals against the Miami Heat, where he suited up for his 260th career postseason game. Entering Sunday’s match, […]

With their statement in in Game 5, the Miami Heat have made it clear that the NBA Finals is not going to be a cakewalk for the Los Angeles Lakers. However, LeBron James responded by getting in his bag early on for Game 6. James navigated through multiple Heat defenders before a spectacular left-handed finish. […]

The writing seemed to be on the wall for the Miami Heat as they went into an NBA Finals Game 5 that felt destined for the Los Angeles Lakers to win. The Heat did the unthinkable in Game 5, however, pulling off a stunning victory behind Jimmy Butler’s epic performance. Butler outdueled LeBron James and Anthony […]

Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier has a lot to say about how the Los Angeles Lakers have played through (or not played through) officiating by the referees throughout the NBA Finals and even before that. The Saint-Maurice, France native appeared on “NBA Extra” to give his take on the Lakers in the midst of games: […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Danny Green revealed that he and his fiancée received death threats from angry fans after missing a 3-point attempt in the final moments of Game 5 on Friday. The Lakers veteran spoke with the media on Sunday morning. In addition to talking about the missed shot and what went wrong, Green expressed […]

There has been much discussion on whether or not LeBron James made the right play for the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 and to no one’s surprise, Skip Bayless is critical of his decision. In a series of tweets, Bayless claims that James is ‘deflecting blame’ by speaking about his pass to Danny Green. […]

Los Angeles Lakers fans certainly had their butts clenched down the stretch in Game 5 against the Miami Heat. Down one with 16 seconds remaining, the Purple and Gold had a golden opportunity to clinch the 2020 NBA title with a made bucket in the closing seconds. On the play, LeBron James penetrated to the […]

The aggressiveness of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is unstoppable. That is what Channing Frye said about the four-time MVP following the Lakers 111-108 loss to the Miami Heat. While analyzing multiple plays by LeBron on NBA TV, Frye detailed why LeBron is so dominant of a player. “When Bron is aggressive, he gets […]

During Game 5 of the 2020 Finals, Los Angeles Lakers star big man Anthony Davis delivered a blow to Miami Heat forward Jae Crowder’s face. However, the refs never saw it. Do you think Anthony Davis deserves a suspension for this?pic.twitter.com/ARdUHoeiP5 — Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) October 10, 2020 If the Heat send this tape to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers blew a golden opportunity to close out the Miami Heat in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. On their most important possession on the season at that point, LeBron James found a wide-open Danny Green at the top of the circle. Green front-rimmed the potential title-clinching triple. A turnover from Markieff […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have now put themselves in a shaky situation after losing a crucial Game 5 encounter to the Miami Heat on a 111-108 outcome. While they are still up three games to two, the Lakers are also aware that no lead is safe against a gritty and capable opponent like the Heat. […]

Despite their disappointing loss to the Miami Heat in Game 5 on Friday, the Los Angeles Lakers are still the heavy favorites to lift the title. If you ask LeBron James, however, the three-time NBA champ is adamant that now is not the time for complacency. In his mind, LeBron believes that it’s all about […]

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a largely disappointing defeat on Friday, as they battled with a resilient Miami Heat side in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. For LeBron James, the experience of facing Miami in this series has brought back memories of his many duels against the Golden State Warriors not too long ago. […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been on the receiving end of a ton of criticism for passing to Danny Green during L.A.’s last possession in Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Miami Heat on Friday. More than a few folks are saying that LeBron should have taken the last shot himself, […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James delivered another virtuoso performance in Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Miami Heat on Friday night. He tallied game-highs of 40 points and 13 rebounds, while adding seven assists and three steals. He also shot well from the field, going 6-of-9 from deep in 42 masterful minutes. […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was not shy in admitting that Miami Heat ace Jimmy Butler was the better man between the two in Game 5 of the 2020 NBA Finals. The pair of postseason titans clashed in the fourth quarter of Friday’s thrilling match, which ended with a climactic 111-108 win for Butler’s […]

The Miami Heat pulled off an epic victory on Friday in Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers. Unsurprisingly, it was Jimmy Butler who led the way for Miami with yet another awe-inspiring performance from the All-Star forward. Butler showcased his unbridled laser focus throughout the contest, and the 31-year-old spoke […]

If there was any doubt as to who Dwyane Wade was rooting for in what has turned out to be an epic Finals series between the Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Lakers, then his latest activity on Twitter should make it abundantly clear. The Heat legend had this cleverly constructed NSFW message on his […]

The Los Angeles Lakers could have very easily been celebrating the franchise’s 17th title right now had it not been for a wide-open miss from Danny Green in the dying moments of Game 5 against the Miami Heat. It was LeBron James who dished out a perfect kick-out pass to Green, and the former has […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler put up an historic performance on Friday, as he led his team to a hard-fought 102-96 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. The All-Star forward put up an epic triple-double, and he did it with only 48 seconds of rest throughout the ballgame. […]

Isaiah Thomas decided to add more fuel to the “LeBron James is the GOAT” campaign by saying that nobody has lived up to the pressure or has done it better than the Los Angeles Lakers star has. Prior to Game 5 of the NBA Finals, Thomas appeared on NBA TV to talk about the pressure […]

Another day, another record for LeBron James. After scoring his sixth point in Game 5 on Friday night, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward joined Jerry West as the only players in NBA Finals history to reach 1,500 points. https://www.instagram.com/p/CGJR4CWMGRQ/ LeBron reached the milestone with his third bucket of the game early in the opening […]

Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis re-aggravated his right heel contusion in Game 5 of the Finals against the Miami Heat, and LeBron James reacted to it. https://twitter.com/TheHoopCentral/status/1314742682145579009 The good news is that Anthony Davis didn’t suffer an Achilles tear, as many thought that is what happened since it was a non-contact injury. LeBron […]

The Lakers superstar duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis have already gotten off to a hot start in Game 5 against the Miami Heat. Early in the first quarter, James threw a no-look pass to Davis for a one-handed alley-oop hammer. LeBron tosses it up to AD on the @Lakers fast break! ✨#NBAFinals on […]

Retired NBA star Chris Bosh has had the pleasure of winning two titles alongside LeBron James during their days together with the Miami Heat. Seeing his former teammate now one win away from getting another championship at the expense of their old franchise, Bosh lamented on what really makes LeBron James a one-of-a-kind player and […]

Magic Johnson was once accustomed to winning NBA titles with the Los Angeles Lakers, and he believes the team will secure another championship on Friday night. Ahead of the potential Finals-clinching Game 5 for the Lakers against the Miami Heat, Johnson revealed his big expectation for Los Angeles. Dr. Buss and I celebrating after winning […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson came to the defense of LeBron James in terms of how James’ legacy has been critiqued compared to that of Michael Jordan and others. On @SportsCenter with @stephenasmith, @MagicJohnson pinpoints an ace on LeBron's resume: "Michael (Jordan) didn't have this type of pressure, I didn't have this type of […]

Metta World Peace has already made it clear who he thinks is the greatest basketball player of all time. So, when ESPN anchor Stephen A. Smith said Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James would never be the greatest player of all time because he plays in “the softest era we have ever seen in NBA […]

President Donald Trump has taken the latest jab in the prolonged verbal war between him and Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James. Trump sat down for an interview with Rush Limbaugh on Friday to discuss a number of topics, one in particular being King James and his political stance with the Democrat Party. Trump […]

Los Angeles Lakers have an opportunity to claim the franchise’s 17th title on Friday, yet the man who oversaw the construction of the championship-caliber roster was overlooked for the NBA’s Executive of the Year award for 2019-20. In fact, Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka wasn’t even deemed the best executive in his own city, as […]

DeMar DeRozan of the San Antonio Spurs recalled a LeBron James story during the former’s stint with the Toronto Raptors. Channing Frye, who was James’ teammate during that time, confirmed the story to be true. Via Twitter, Frye confirmed the story of James instructing a Raptors player about their very own play. He added that […]