John Starks: 'LeBron James is hurting his legacy by switching NBA teams'
Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson: LeBron James is hurting his legacy by switching NBA teams so much that it will affect his standing when it comes to LeBron vs. Jordan debates, Knicks legend John Starks told me. “LeBron is hurting his legacy by switching NBA teams so much that it will affect his standing when it comes to LeBron vs. Jordan debates. Mike didn’t move around, didn’t want to move around. He wanted to play against the best.“
Source: Twitter
Source: Twitter
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Maybe I’m pessimistic but Dallas absolutely NEEDED an athletic rim-protecting center to help Luka Doncic, and Christian Wood was not the answer, so now he’s supposed to be the answer next to LeBron and AD?
I guess we’ll see just how much better LeBron can make you this season. – 10:46 AM
Maybe I’m pessimistic but Dallas absolutely NEEDED an athletic rim-protecting center to help Luka Doncic, and Christian Wood was not the answer, so now he’s supposed to be the answer next to LeBron and AD?
I guess we’ll see just how much better LeBron can make you this season. – 10:46 AM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
The popular NBA agent namedropped Steph Curry to prove a point about LeBron James. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2023/09/05/ric… – 7:00 AM
The popular NBA agent namedropped Steph Curry to prove a point about LeBron James. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2023/09/05/ric… – 7:00 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
This Lakers roster is deep enough to allow LeBron to relatively coast through the regular season, and conserve energy until the playoffs – 12:28 AM
This Lakers roster is deep enough to allow LeBron to relatively coast through the regular season, and conserve energy until the playoffs – 12:28 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Lakers depth:
Christian Wood
Anthony Davis
LeBron James
Jarred Vanderbilt
Rui Hachimura
Cam Reddish
Taurean Prince
Austin Reaves
Gabe Vincent
D’Angelo Russell
Max Christie
Jaxson Hayes
Top __ team out west. pic.twitter.com/MEkvfRGYCJ – 11:32 PM
Lakers depth:
Christian Wood
Anthony Davis
LeBron James
Jarred Vanderbilt
Rui Hachimura
Cam Reddish
Taurean Prince
Austin Reaves
Gabe Vincent
D’Angelo Russell
Max Christie
Jaxson Hayes
Top __ team out west. pic.twitter.com/MEkvfRGYCJ – 11:32 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
We can safely assume LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves are starting. Competition everywhere else gonna be wild.
Russell, Vincent, Christie and JHS fighting at guard.
Rui, Vando, Prince and Reddish fighting at forward.
Wood and Hayes fighting at center. – 11:13 PM
We can safely assume LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves are starting. Competition everywhere else gonna be wild.
Russell, Vincent, Christie and JHS fighting at guard.
Rui, Vando, Prince and Reddish fighting at forward.
Wood and Hayes fighting at center. – 11:13 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
My favorite part of the Christian Wood signing is that it probably means the end of LeBron James, small-ball center.
Those lineups just asked way too much of him on both ends of the floor. Between Wood and Hayes, the Lakers should always have a usable big even when AD is hurt. – 11:03 PM
My favorite part of the Christian Wood signing is that it probably means the end of LeBron James, small-ball center.
Those lineups just asked way too much of him on both ends of the floor. Between Wood and Hayes, the Lakers should always have a usable big even when AD is hurt. – 11:03 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
LeBron was seen in Saudi Arabia watching some hoops 👀
(via @KSAbasket)
pic.twitter.com/LXruUYBKgp – 8:45 PM
LeBron was seen in Saudi Arabia watching some hoops 👀
(via @KSAbasket)
pic.twitter.com/LXruUYBKgp – 8:45 PM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
The popular NBA agent namedropped Steph Curry to prove a point about LeBron James. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2023/09/05/ric… – 6:05 PM
The popular NBA agent namedropped Steph Curry to prove a point about LeBron James. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2023/09/05/ric… – 6:05 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Active players with multiple 30+ PPG seasons:
Harden
LeBron
Embiid
Beal
Curry
Durant
Who will join the list next? pic.twitter.com/CIuDyNwPXT – 3:08 PM
Active players with multiple 30+ PPG seasons:
Harden
LeBron
Embiid
Beal
Curry
Durant
Who will join the list next? pic.twitter.com/CIuDyNwPXT – 3:08 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
“I think LeBron’s antlers is in platinum and Michael’s may be in gold. Why? Because he had to be compared to Mike.”
Rich Paul on the difference in how the media covers LeBron compared to MJ in his prime 👀
(via @GilsArenaShow)
pic.twitter.com/DePlT41kRd – 11:30 AM
“I think LeBron’s antlers is in platinum and Michael’s may be in gold. Why? Because he had to be compared to Mike.”
Rich Paul on the difference in how the media covers LeBron compared to MJ in his prime 👀
(via @GilsArenaShow)
pic.twitter.com/DePlT41kRd – 11:30 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Rich Paul says LeBron had it tougher than Jordan due to “24/7/365 news cycle”
nbcsports.com/nba/news/rich-… – 10:13 AM
Rich Paul says LeBron had it tougher than Jordan due to “24/7/365 news cycle”
nbcsports.com/nba/news/rich-… – 10:13 AM
More on this storyline
Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson: John Starks: “He felt like he didn’t need to go chase players to join his team to beat the best because he felt like he was the best, and I think that’s the difference. I think that’s probably going to hurt LeBron when you look at it in that perspective against Michael, Bird, and Magic. Those guys stayed with one team and they won with that team.” -via Twitter / September 6, 2023
Stefan Bondy: John Starks and Rod Strickland came through to Rucker Park for the inaugural Willis Reed Day. Reed was a champion on this court. pic.twitter.com/MP68qGViYV -via Twitter @SBondyNYDN / August 26, 2023
Paul also reserved a special mention for James. According to Paul, LeBron transformed Cleveland into what he dubbed “Midwest Hollywood.” During his time with the Cavaliers, the city became a basketball destination for celebrities and high-profile figures. “LeBron was able to be a market buster in Cleveland,” Pau said. “He turned Cleveland to Midwest Hollywood. Everyone fro Warren Buffett to Jay-Z, to Lil Wayne – everybody came to games in Cleveland not waiting on against New York or L.A. They cam to Cleveland. There’s few guys like that.” -via TalkBasket / September 6, 2023
“We all know the difference between Mike, LeBron and Kobe,” he continued. “Mike and Kobe they didn’t care if you were their friend or not. Matter of fact, they don’t care to be your friend. They don’t want to speak to you. Period. But what does that do – that makes you want to be their friend even more. LJ is all-inclusive. But familiarity breeds disrespect.” -via TalkBasket / September 6, 2023
“You’re not really going to get the real answer from anybody per se,” he said. “Now, everybody’s entitled to their opinion. Everybody got their own opinion and I’m fine with that. But then you got TV component where there’s people on TV saying what they feel.” According to Paul, both MJ and Kobe possessed a relentless drive and a certain level of aloofness. They were not concerned with forming friendships on the court, often choosing to maintain a distance from their opponents. This demeanor, Paul noted, had a magnetic effect, making others want to befriend them even more. -via TalkBasket / September 6, 2023