LeBron James Articles - Page 253

It’s tough to simulate all of the skills that LeBron James brings to a basketball court, but that’s exactly what the Houston Rockets are trying to do with 5-foot-9 rookie guard Chris Clemons. According to Sean Highkin of Bleacher Report, the Rockets have been using Clemons in practice to simulate some of the plays the […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel has revealed what type of impact being inside the bubble has had on his team. One would think that playing in an single, isolated location would lessen the burden of those late road games, but according to Vogel, that just isn’t the case. The first-year Lakers coach explained […]

Detroit Pistons power forward Blake Griffin went off on NBA fans who continue to bash LeBron James and Kevin Durant. Although James has regained some of his popularity after going back to the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2014 and winning a title in his hometown in 2016, there are some NBA fans who still won’t forgive […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James took to Twitter to congratulate Los Angeles Rams star Jalen Ramsey on his monster new contract. The Rams made Ramsey the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history by giving him a five-year extension worth a whopping $105 million, with over $71 million of that guaranteed. So, the […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma took some time out of his Wednesday afternoon to clarify his stance on who should be dubbed this season’s MVP. As part of his tweet, Kuzma warned the media not to “mess up” the voting process. The “mess up” that Kuzma is referring to is in direct relation to […]

As impressive as Los Angeles Laker stars Lebron James and Anthony Davis have been this season, even the best playoff teams need a reliable, third scoring options who has the experience to not be afraid these big games. Enter Playoff Rajon Rondo… in a minute. A few optimistic Laker fans thought this third star could […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James reached some massive heights on Tuesday, becoming the winningest player in playoff history after a 112-102 Game 3 win against the Houston Rockets. Following a 36-point, seven-rebound, five-assist effort, The King shifted that attention to the late Kobe Bryant, hoping his Lakers are making him and his family proud. […]

Rajon Rondo played a key role for the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, as they emerged with an important victory against the Houston Rockets in Game 3 of their second-round playoffs series. So much so, that the veteran point guard received some high praise from none other than Lakers superstar LeBron James. LeBron expressed why […]

One of the biggest mysteries this season has presented is how LeBron James still remains to be one of the best players on the planet in Year 17. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar was recently asked about his secret, and unsurprisingly, James was mum about his conditioning techniques inside the bubble. According to James, he’d […]

LeBron James played an incredible game to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 112-102 win over the Houston Rockets in Game 2. However, disaster almost begat The King on Tuesday night. As you can from the clip below, James nearly broke his thumb while getting his hand stuck inside the rim as he was […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis still can’t help but marvel at what his teammate LeBron James can do on the basketball court at 35 years old. Although The Brow has had a front row seat in witnessing James’ brilliance in their first year together with the Lakers, Davis bared what impresses him the most […]

LeBron James had arguably his best performance in the playoffs thus far on Tuesday, as he led the Los Angeles Lakers to a crucial Game 3 victory against the Houston Rockets, 112-102. James was amazing for LA all evening long, and the four-time MVP shared his thoughts on his incredible outing after the game: “Some […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers’ Game 3 win over the Houston Rockets in the Western Conference Semifinals, LeBron James locked in his 162nd playoff win, surpassing Derek Fisher in the all-time wins list. James now stands alone in the all-time playoff wins list after tallying 162 wins for his career. Fisher stands second place with […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel doubled down on his claim that LeBron James should win the MVP this season after he set a new record for the most playoff wins in NBA history. James officially eclipsed former Lakers guard Derek Fisher for the most postseason victories with 162. It came after Los Angeles’ […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was not messing around on Tuesday night as they took on the Houston Rockets in Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals. The four-time MVP had himself a huge block party, taking both James Harden and Eric Gordon as victims. Here’s a look at LeBron’s emphatic swat on Harden […]

Anthony Davis is the first Los Angeles Lakers player to make First Team All-Defense since Kobe Bryant did during the 2010-11 season. Anthony Davis is the first Lakers player to make First Team All-Defense since Kobe Bryant in 2010-11. pic.twitter.com/Orgdj7fbWd — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 8, 2020 During the 2019-20 regular season, AD averaged 1.5 steals, […]

As part of his media availability on Tuesday morning, Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James explained why his kids won’t be visiting him inside the NBA’s bubble complex in Florida. The coronavirus pandemic has forced many NBA players to be away from their families for an extended period of time as they play out the […]

Life in the bubble is not easy. Just ask Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. The four-time MVP winner opened up about how he has been coping with life inside the isolated Disney World bubble. According to James, he has resorted to meditation, as well as making sure to spend his free time talking to […]

Chris Bosh believes the Miami Heat version of LeBron James is “peak LeBron.” Bosh recently appeared as a guest on the podcast of New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard JJ Redick. During the interview, he talked about why he’s taking Miami LeBron over Cleveland and Los Angeles LeBron. James won two MVPs, two NBA titles and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers used a surge in the fourth quarter in Game 2 on Sunday to secure a much-needed victory over the Houston Rockets. After the win, Lakers superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis both opened up about their mindset during the pivotal final frame. For LeBron, he knew he had to take over […]

It does not come as a surprise that Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel thinks LeBron James should be this year’s MVP. This is exactly why it was quite awkward for Vogel to run into Milwaukee Bucks stud Giannis Antetokounmpo — the frontrunner for this year’s MVP — shortly after Vogel publicly expressed his […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James earlier shared his delight over the arrival of his wife, Savannah James, inside the NBA bubble at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. But noticeably missing in action was the rest of the “James Gang,” which includes their three children Bronny, Bryce, and little Zhuri. Shortly after James and […]

After tying up the series in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semis against the Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James expressed his jubilation that veteran guard Rajon Rondo is back and healthy. Per Harrison Faigen of SB Nation, James pointed out the contributions of Rondo on the floor. James claims that what […]

After the Los Angeles Lakers’ Game 2 victory over the Houston Rockets in the Western Conference semifinals, LeBron James has tied Derek Fisher for the most playoff wins of all-time. James locked in his 161st playoff victory, matching the former Lakers guard on top of the record books. The win also knotted the series up […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James continues to defy Father Time, as he put on a dunk clinic against the Houston Rockets in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifnals showdown. Mirroring a similar play they converted in the first quarter, Alex Caruso and LeBron James once again led the break after a costly Houston […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James clinched another personal milestone on Sunday. The King passed legendary shooter Ray Allen for the second-most 3-pointers made in NBA playoff history. James knocked down his 386th playoff triple in the first half of the Lakers’ Game 2 West semis showdown versus the Houston Rockets. Allen, for his part, […]

The LeBron James–Alex Caruso connection came alive early in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets on Sunday. The pair of high-flying Lakers turned on the jets early in the first quarter and finished with a beautiful two-man fast break highlight. The Purple and Gold’s tight […]

The Los Angeles Lakers didn’t exactly display a Mamba Mentality in the team’s 112-97 Game 1 loss to the Houston Rockets in the Western Conference Semifinals on Saturday, especially on offense. For Game 2, the franchise will need to channel the spirit — and playoff prowess — of the late, great Kobe Bryant as they […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James said the Houston Rockets are like the St. Louis Rams’ legendary “Greatest Show on Turf” offense after a 112-97 Game 1 loss. Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni responded to James’ interesting comparison and appreciated the compliment. Likewise, D’Antoni believes the Rockets will be able to replicate their impressive showing that […]

Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals was just the Los Angeles Lakers’ second game in 11 days, yet LeBron James and co. were significantly outpaced by the Houston Rockets two days after closing out Game 7 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. James shouldered the blame for the 112-97 loss—particularly his four turnovers. LeBron James: […]

During an interview with Spectrum SportsNet’s Allie Clifton, Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James announced the winner of the team’s “Madden NFL” tournament at Walt Disney World in the NBA bubble. According to James, Lakers backup guard Quinn Cook defeated veteran small forward Markieff Morris to take home the trophy. Via Lakers Nation: “Year […]

During his media session with reporters on Saturday, Houston Rockets combo guard Eric Gordon talked about the challenge of guarding Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James. No one is going to stop James for four quarters since he’s an all-time great. With that said, Gordon is just going to do whatever he can […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James’ wife, Savannah, has joined him in the NBA’s bubble and The King is obviously very happy to see her. James, though, did admit to reporters his three kids and mom aren’t in the bubble with him, via Ben Golliver of the Washington Post. Lakers’ LeBron James on […]

LeBron James likened the Houston Rockets to the St. Louis Rams teams of the late-1990’s and early-2000’s after the Rockets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of the Western Conference semi-finals on Friday. James said the Rockets are tough to prepare for because they play at a totally different game speed than the […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James conceded that the Houston Rockets were far too fast to handle for his team in Game 1 of their Western Conference best-of-seven semifinals tiff on Friday. James put up 20 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, and two blocks in the series opener, but his efforts were in vain as […]

Houston Rockets superstar James Harden came out on the winning end of a LeBron James’ patented chase-down block on Friday. With under eight minutes left in the third period of Game 1 of the Rockets’ second-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers, Harden capitalized on a Laker turnover and turned on the jets for a […]

At 35 years of age, Los Angeles Lakers superstar Lebron James continues to prove that he is a terror on both ends of the floor. The King once again took a sip from the fountain of youth on Friday, completing a classic one-man defense-to-offense highlight against the Houston Rockets in their West semis series opener. […]

Houston Rockets superstar Russell Westbrook found himself on the wrong end of a LeBron James highlight on Friday against the Los Angeles Lakers. At the eight-minute mark of the second quarter of the Rockets’ semifinals series opener against the Lakers, Russ was at the wrong place at the wrong time as The King gathered enough […]

During his media session on Friday, Houston Rockets power forward P.J. Tucker talked about the difficulty of stopping Los Angeles Lakers superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Tucker, arguably the Rockets’ best defender, will defend Davis to start Game 1 on Friday, and he’s going to have his hands full since he’s only 6-foot-5 and […]