LeBron James, the superstar of the Los Angeles Lakers, has gained admiration from fans and rivals alike. His long-time NBA Finals nemesis, Kevin Durant, recently praised him in a 60-minute interview with “Boardroom.” The interview was released just before James’ historic 20th NBA All-Star appearance. Durant discussed James’ legacy and admitted that he had overlooked and underestimated one aspect of his greatness.
Durant highlighted James’ longevity in the league, especially considering his age of 39 and 20 years of playing. He emphasized that this level of longevity should be the standard. Durant expressed his appreciation for someone who has been in the league for such a long time. He acknowledged that it’s not easy to wake up every day, knowing what you know, and still have to work with teammates who are either new to the league or lack the same level of experience.
Durant recognized that James’ enthusiasm and love for the game of basketball are what make him great. He admitted that he had previously overlooked and underestimated this aspect of James’ greatness. Durant concluded by stating that James’ dedication to being the best teammate and worker is what defines greatness in his eyes.
The full conversation between Durant and James will be available on the B/R app and Boardroom platforms.
JAMES, 39, REMAINS NBA’S BEST PLAYER
James, 39, remains as one of the NBA’s best players — averaging 24.8 points, 7.8 assists and 7.2 rebounds — and the league’s top draw.
LAKERS EXPECTED TO MAKE BIG MOVE THIS SUMMER
After a quiet trade deadline, the whispers had begun about the Lakers’ expected big move this summer.
LEAGUE SOURCES EXPECT LAKERS TO SEARCH FOR PERIMETER TALENT
“They will be able to trade three first-round picks this summer, and league sources expect them to search for a difference-making perimeter talent,” ESPN’s Zach Lowe wrote on February 16.
ANOTHER STAR COMING TO LOS ANGELES
Lowe’s reporting came on the heels of his ESPN colleague and former NBA champion Kendrick Perkins saying that another star is coming to Los Angeles this summer.
ANOTHER SUPERSTAR ON THE WAY
“The Lakers need to stay in path and get through this season,” Perkins said on the “Pat McAfee Show” on February 16. “Have a run because another superstar is on the way this summer. I can’t reveal who that is… they trust me not to add this information out who that player is going to be.”
KLAY THOMPSON A POTENTIAL OPTION FOR LAKERS
Another option for the Lakers this summer is Golden State Warriors’ five-time All-Star Klay Thompson. An unrestricted free agent this summer, Thompson will be one of the big names in the open market.
INTEREST IN THOMPSON FROM MULTIPLE TEAMS
“I expect him to test the marketplace,” The Athletic’s Shams Charania said on the “Pat McAfee Show” on February 16. “I would expect both Florida teams, I would expect both LA teams, I would expect potentially a couple of East Coast teams to have interest in Klay Thompson.”
ALDER ALMO IS A BASKETBALL
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