LeBron James Articles - Page 269

Draymond Green has shed some further light on Kevin Durant’s time with the Golden State Warriors. Speaking recently on the All the Smoke podcast of Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, Green revealed how Durant was unhappy with all the praise LeBron James was getting. “You turn on the TV the next day, and the f–king headline is […]

Detroit Pistons legend Isiah Thomas has weighed in on the whole NBA GOAT debate. Speaking on Fox Sports on Thursday, the Hall of Famer claimed that in his mind, he does not think that Michael Jordan can be considered as the greatest player of all time. According to Thomas, Jordan was playing in a whole […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James’ beard is getting bigger and bigger as each day passes. The NBA legend is in chill mode since the COVID-19 pandemic has forced everyone into a lockdown. However, the Lakers star is still working hard on his body: You know LeBron still gettin AFTER IT 👑 (via @KingJames) pic.twitter.com/S16ZSvAVuD […]

Before the 2019-20 season got suspended due to COVID-19, the Los Angeles Lakers had the top record in the Western Conference standings. Behind the stellar play of superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the Purple and Gold were an impressive 49-14. For the first time in YEARS, the Lakers were headed to the playoffs and […]

There’s no doubt that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James makes his teammates better on the floor. It’s quite rare to have a pass-first superstar these days, especially coming from someone as gifted as LeBron offensively. Several role players have found success under James’ watch, like his former Cleveland Cavaliers teammates J.R. Smith and Tristan […]

The Golden State Warriors franchise was established in 1946 (then the Philadelphia Warriors), and it has had a long line of success through the decades. However, it is a known fact that this team’s most successful stint came during the mid-/late-2010’s as they won an unprecedented three titles in five seasons. It was also in […]

There is no doubt that the Chicago Bulls were the most successful team in the 1990s. Being at the pinnacle of the sport meant that they made a few enemies along the way, so let’s take a look at some of Chicago’s most hated rivals of all time. One of the five rivalries we listed […]

In LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers have arguably the best small forward to have ever played the sport. However, he has been with the Purple & Gold for barely two years, and in truth, he has yet to achieve anything with them team. This being the case, where does he rank in the Top […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James offered some interesting remarks when he learned that Kendrick Perkins picked Giannis Antetokounmpo as his preseason MVP pick. While texting with James, Perkins noted that he had Giannis leading the proverbial pack in the MVP race. James, who is showing little to no signs of regression in his 17th […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Mike Malone gave his take on the never-ending GOAT debate, siding with Michael Jordan due to his “killer mentality,” one that LeBron James hasn’t seemed to develop during his long NBA career. Malone coached James as an assistant for the Cleveland Cavaliers before getting his shot to become a head coach. […]

When it comes to competitive sports, few others compare to the intensity of the NBA Playoffs. As such, this annual event has brought about some of the most memorable individual performances in the history of the sport. As they say, the best of them shine when the lights are the brightest. Below we take a […]

Despite winning Rookie of the Year honors in 2018 and significantly leveling up his game in the two years since, Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons still remains hounded by criticism. One man who has decided to come to the defense of the Sixers star is none other than Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. According […]

Former NBA swingman Stephen Jackson has made quite a career of becoming a basketball analyst in retirement. Once again adding his two cents to the mix, Jackson is now attempting to settle the ongoing and seemingly never-ending debate surrounding the best player in history. Is it Michael Jordan? Perhaps the late, great Kobe Bryant? Or […]

All the hype surrounding the premiere of the highly-anticipated (and highly-rated) “The Last Dance” on ESPN Sunday night has the basketball community basking in a multiple-week appreciation of Michael Jordan’s greatness. For many folks—especially on NBA Twitter—the first-hand look at Jordan’s excellence and unmatched competitiveness the docu-series provides only reaffirm’s Jordan’s G.O.A.T. status over Los […]

As if the pandemic-induced sports content void wasn’t enough of a reason to be excited about ESPN moving up the premiere of “The Last Dance” to April 19th, retired NBA legend Dwyane Wade pointed out another. “MJ doc yesterday! 4/20 today! These are the best two back to back days I’ve had in a long […]

Kendrick Perkins was not having the disrespect for his former teammate LeBron James following the airing of The Last Dance. James was the subject of heavy criticism after the GOAT debate once again resurfaced following the premiere of ESPN’s 10-part Michael Jordan docu-series. Perkins, who spent a brief period of time with James as a member […]

Following the premiere of “The Last Dance” docuseries, Skip Bayless of FOX Sports 1 was brimming with Michael Jordan drip for his Monday take on the NBA legend. Known to side with Jordan as the all-time great, Bayless made his latest argument for the title of greatest of all time, noting that LeBron James does […]

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Dion Waiters penned an interesting article for The Players’ Tribune. In it he covered a number of intriguing aspects of his rather controversial career, which also included his time with the Cleveland Cavaliers. According to the Lakers guard, he was just a young man who was simply in over his […]

To be completely honest, rivalries today pale in comparison to that of many years ago. That may not exactly be a bad thing, but there’s no denying that the animosity between teams has somehow dwindled in the buddy-buddy world of today’s NBA. Even for the Heat. Nevertheless, this has not prevented us from reliving some […]

LeBron James was obviously pumped to get back to the postseason after missing out last year in his first season with the Los Angeles Lakers. In fact, he was so excited that he already had kicks that he would played in during the playoffs. The Lakers superstar — who expressed his dismay over the fact […]

After being selected with the No. 1 overall pick in Friday’s WNBA draft, Sabrina Ionescu quickly signed an endorsement deal with Nike and Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James is excited to add her to the brand. The New York Liberty took Ionescu with the first pick. She’s been the best player in […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is one of the greatest players in NBA history, and just like the rest of the all-time greats, he has accumulated his fair share of rivals along the way. Here are the top five rivals of James’ career: 5. Detroit Pistons Before James became the superstar he is today, […]

The Miami Heat had their most successful spell as a franchise during the early 2010s. This was the Big 3 era of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh, as they dominated the league for nearly half a decade. This resulted in four straight trips to the Finals, including back-to-back titles in 2012 and 2013. […]

Michael Jordan vs LeBron James. Or it is maybe Kobe Bryant vs either of those two (or both). As different generations of basketball fans consume the sport, the GOAT debate rages, usually involving all three men. There’s even more context to the story. When you’re 35-years-old in the world of sports, you’re considered old, tired, […]

The NBA still hasn’t decided on the fate of the 2019-20 season’s remaining games, but LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers is staying in shape just in case. On an interview with Chris McGee of Spectrum SportsNet, Lakers shooting guard Danny Green spoke of the team’s current daily routine. Even as the current season’s […]

If Miami Heat legend had the chance to dunk over any current NBA player, he’d easily know who to pick. Wade participated in an AMA (Ask Me Anything) via Bleacher Report and when asked on who he would choose to dunk on, he answered his former teammate LeBron James. “Hahaha. That is the easiest one […]

If he had an MVP vote for the 2019-20 season, Boston Celtics small forward Jayson Tatum would give it to Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. Jayson Tatum Says LeBron is MVP 👀 The Celtics star also gives out other NBA awards and talks about the G League vs. the NCAA during an interview with […]

It is no easy task to win back-to-back titles in any professional sport. Once a team like the Los Angeles Lakers is crowned NBA champion, next season the franchise has a target on its back with every team in the league gunning for defending champs. Derek Fisher, who won five NBA titles during his stint […]

The debate on who the greatest NBA player of all time remains as ripe as ever. Recently, former Detroit Pistons enforcer Bill Laimbeer, who himself had the chance to face the legendary Michael Jordan during his prime, has come out to say that in his mind, there is simply no way that Jordan is a […]

For legendary coach Mike Krzyzewski, New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson has the same “smarts” as LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson. Krzyzewski, who is stellar in his own right, had the opportunity to work alongside the greatest players in the game. On different occasions, he coached James, Bryant, Jordan, and Johnson […]

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Ben Simmons sent out a challenge to fellow Klutch Sports client LeBron James, as well as LeBron’s former teammate with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Kevin Love, in an effort to raise money for coronavirus relief. In addition to helping the relief efforts, the challenge offered up by the Sixers star also presents a uniquely […]

In just three years in the league, Boston Celtics swingman Jayson Tatum has already broken the ankles of Paul George and dunked all over LeBron James. Speaking with Rachel Nichols of ESPN, the 22-year-old walked fans through two of the best highlights of his young career thus far. On breaking George’s ankles, Tatum recalled that […]

Stephon Marbury has some spicy takes on why the NBA GOAT debate between LeBron James and Michael Jordan is an unnecessary one. Marbury, a 13-year NBA veteran and a two-time All-Star with the New Jersey Nets and Phoenix Suns, was recently interviewed by Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson on his podcast. During the conversation, the 43-year-old Marbury […]

Earning a signature shoe deal is a right of passage for any NBA superstar. From a young age, players around the globe dream of signing that big contract, then lacing up in their own kicks. This holds true for some of the greatest of all time, including LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant and Michael […]

24-year-old Canberra, Australia native Nick Kyrgios is one of the biggest names in the world of tennis today. As it turns out, he is a huge fan of basketball — in particular, LeBron James and Kobe Byrant. So much so, that Kyrgios had a sleeve tattoo made in honor of the two Los Angeles Lakers […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James grooved for a good cause on Sunday, joining rapper Diddy’s Instagram Live Dance-a-Thon to raise money for the brave health care workers of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. A full-bearded James, with a wine glass in hand, jived for Diddy’s followers in support of the generous gesture. The Lakers forward […]

Former Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Boomer Esiason is drawing parallels between presumptive No. 1 overall pick Joe Burrow and another famous Ohio-based athlete who was drafted by their hometown team. Esiason compared Burrow’s current situation to that of LeBron James when he was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2003 NBA Draft (via Geoff Hobson […]

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard had Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James on his Instagram Live, where the two NBA stars traded barbs about their respective hairlines. James called the two the “ugly twins,” with Lillard also adding James had no choice but to “be ugly” with him as the pair lamented not […]

More often than not, the NBA MVP race is fairly straightforward. Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo cemented his place as league MVP last season. And despite a hard charge from LeBron James, looks to be en route to his second consecutive MVP this year. Other seasons are so miraculous that they dominate the narrative. Think […]