NBA 75: At No. 2, LeBron James has used his size, skills and determination to conquer the burden of expectations
2 years, 10 months ago

NBA 75: At No. 2, LeBron James has used his size, skills and determination to conquer the burden of expectations

New York Times  

In the bowels of Miami’s FTX Arena on a Sunday afternoon last month, the brick walls and concrete floor shook with treble and bass, drowning out the “bombs bursting in air” from the national anthem singer practicing on the court a couple of hours before the game. Not just in the NBA, but period.” The Athletic has launched a new narrative podcast series, “A King’s Reign”, which takes a look inside LeBron’s legacy. “That’s a record that seemed like nobody was ever going to catch him, and the only one who probably is going to catch him if he decides to play another two years or three years will be LeBron,” said Heat president Pat Riley, who coached Abdul-Jabbar on the Lakers and brought LeBron to Miami. “And that carries over to the rest of the group.” James cradles the Larry O’Brien trophy after leading the Cavs to the 2016 NBA title as Cleveland became the first team in Finals history to rebound from a 3-1 series deficit. “Whenever back’s against the wall, he always produces,” said Lue, who played with Jordan late in his career in Washington before coaching James in Cleveland.

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LeBron James achieves another NBA record in Lakers’ win over Kings
6 days ago

LeBron James achieves another NBA record in Lakers’ win over Kings

LA Times  

Midway through the first quarter Thursday night, LeBron James checked out against the Sacramento Kings, walking to the bench in the city where he played his first NBA regular season minutes more than 21 years ago. “I just think it’s just a commitment to the craft and to the passion and love I have for the game,” James said about …

LeBron James to miss second straight game amid injury concerns and rumor mill
1 week, 5 days ago

LeBron James to miss second straight game amid injury concerns and rumor mill

CNN  

CNN — LeBron James is set to miss his second consecutive game amid injury concerns and rumors that his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, and perhaps even his NBA career, may be coming to an end. James, who turns 40 on December 30, was also not present as the Lakers returned to full practice on Wednesday, with coach JJ …

NBA 2024-25: Bronny James injured, doubtful for Lakers’ game against Jazz
1 month ago

NBA 2024-25: Bronny James injured, doubtful for Lakers’ game against Jazz

The Hindu  

Bronny James has a bruised left heel, and he is listed as doubtful for the Los Angeles Lakers’ next game against the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night. Bronny James has been suiting up for both the Lakers and their G League affiliate since the South Bay Lakers’ season began earlier this month. READ | LA Lakers to honour former coach …

LeBron James reveals retirement timeline: ‘I’m not going to play that much longer…'
1 month, 1 week ago

LeBron James reveals retirement timeline: ‘I’m not going to play that much longer…'

Hindustan Times  

The Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James' NBA career is indisputably running out of fuel, and he's not one to deny it either. However, the elder James’ retirement question has long been on the mind since before he led the USA Basketball Men’s team to the Paris Olympics and subsequently returned as gold medal victors. LeBron James talks retirement “I’m …

LeBron James achieves a career first and Anthony Davis scores 40 in exciting Lakers win
1 month, 1 week ago

LeBron James achieves a career first and Anthony Davis scores 40 in exciting Lakers win

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James drives against San Antonio’s Stephon Castle during the first half of the Lakers’ 120-115 win to open NBA Cup play Friday. “Taking steps in the right direction.” Davis, who scored a season-high 40 points, worked from the block with Wembanyama on his hip and the shot clock running down, only to find a cutting LeBron James …

LeBron and Bronny James to Play Together in Second NBA Game
1 month, 3 weeks ago

LeBron and Bronny James to Play Together in Second NBA Game

The Hindu  

LeBron James and son Bronny are expected to play together for the first time in the NBA when the Los Angeles Lakers visit the Cleveland Cavaliers. It's a significant moment for both father and son, fulfilling a long-held dream for LeBron and marking the beginning of a new chapter in their basketball careers.

Lakers’ Bronny James scores first career points in loss to hometown Cavaliers: ‘A dream come true’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Lakers’ Bronny James scores first career points in loss to hometown Cavaliers: ‘A dream come true’

New York Times  

CLEVELAND — Bronny James scored the first points of his NBA career while visiting his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday, hitting a 14-foot stepback jumper with a little more than two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 134-110 loss. But yeah, it felt good after.” “To see him get his first NBA basket in this …

LeBron James posts ‘surreal’ triple-double in Lakers’ comeback win over Kings
1 month, 4 weeks ago

LeBron James posts ‘surreal’ triple-double in Lakers’ comeback win over Kings

New York Times  

LeBron James posted his first triple-double of the season, including 16 points in the fourth quarter, as the Los Angeles Lakers improved to 3-0 for the first time since 2010-11 with a 131-127 defeat of the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. “Just when you think he’s slowing down, man, he continues to show the world why he’s …

LeBron James' Statistical Ascent: Entering Year 22, James' Statistical Resume Only Keeps Growing
2 months ago

LeBron James' Statistical Ascent: Entering Year 22, James' Statistical Resume Only Keeps Growing

Hindustan Times  

LeBron James continues his impressive statistical dominance, with his 22nd season averaging 27 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists. Despite being 40, he remains a consistent scorer and playmaker, aiming to surpass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record. James's pursuit of the scoring title is a testament to his unparalleled talent and longevity in the league.

LeBron James' Statistical Ascent: Entering Year 22, James' Statistical Resume Only Keeps Growing
2 months ago

LeBron James' Statistical Ascent: Entering Year 22, James' Statistical Resume Only Keeps Growing

Associated Press  

LeBron James enters his 22nd season, keeping his statistical dominance. Despite being 40, he remains a scoring force, sitting at No. 2 in regular season points and 30th in career games. He's on pace to potentially catch Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record, with the possibility of doing so as early as late November. James's consistency and longevity make him a force to …

LeBron James’ ‘tank’ is far from empty, with Bronny and more keeping his motor running
2 months, 3 weeks ago

LeBron James’ ‘tank’ is far from empty, with Bronny and more keeping his motor running

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James looked like a man fulfilled at the Los Angeles Lakers’ practice facility Monday, when the 39-year-old with the beaming smile and youthful energy added yet another meaningful item to the resume that, much like his storied career, seems to never end. “To go out there at my age, with the miles that I have, and …

LeBron James and the U.S. power past Brazil to reach Olympic men’s basketball semifinals
4 months, 2 weeks ago

LeBron James and the U.S. power past Brazil to reach Olympic men’s basketball semifinals

LA Times  

LeBron James, right, challenged by Brazil’s Georginho de Paula, scored 12 points and added nine assists in a quarterfinal win for the United States. So the game makes a lot of sense when he’s controlling it.” Fans cheer for American LeBron James during a game against Brazil in the quarterfinals at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Tuesday. “The only game …

Fans still flock to court of King James
5 months ago

Fans still flock to court of King James

China Daily  

LeBron James celebrates scoring a basket against Canada during an exhibition game on Wednesday in Las Vegas. This is how the US Olympic men's basketball team took the floor for warmups before an exhibition game in Abu Dhabi: Stephen Curry opened with a layup, followed by more of the same from Tyrese Haliburton, Anthony Edwards and Derrick White, and then …

Bronny James bounces back with 12 points, Lakers top Hawks 87-86 at Summer League
5 months ago

Bronny James bounces back with 12 points, Lakers top Hawks 87-86 at Summer League

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Bronny James got some shots to fall Wednesday night in perhaps his best performance yet out of his five games with the Los Angeles Lakers this summer. The son of NBA career scoring leader LeBron James finished with 12 points in the Lakers’ 87-86 victory over the Atlanta Hawks at Summer League. Bronny James made four of …

LeBron James, Stephen Curry had a ‘healthy resentment’ — the Olympics offer something new
5 months, 1 week ago

LeBron James, Stephen Curry had a ‘healthy resentment’ — the Olympics offer something new

New York Times  

Follow our Olympics coverage in the lead-up to the Paris Games. On Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2016, Curry’s Warriors played their first game in Cleveland since clinching the ’15 finals there seven months earlier, and Curry infamously quipped about the visitors locker room: “Hopefully, it still smells a little bit like champagne.” After the Warriors won in 2017, …

LeBron James at 39 still is the center of attention for USA Basketball. That won’t change in Paris
5 months, 1 week ago

LeBron James at 39 still is the center of attention for USA Basketball. That won’t change in Paris

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — This is how the U.S. Olympic men’s basketball team took the floor for warmups before an exhibition game in Abu Dhabi: Stephen Curry opened with a layup, followed by ones from Tyrese Haliburton, Anthony Edwards and Derrick White, and then a short jumper from Devin Booker. “He’s still LeBron,” U.S. assistant coach Erik Spoelstra said. “And from …

Looking a lot like dad, Bronny James makes NBA Summer League debut
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Looking a lot like dad, Bronny James makes NBA Summer League debut

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Once that second-quarter layup went in and he finally had his first NBA points after a trio of misses, Bronny James could exhale and everything began to slow down. “It’s a big game for me, but I didn’t know the people of Golden State would come and rep for me, so that was pretty nice to see.” …

LeBron James agrees to a 2-year extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, AP source says
5 months, 3 weeks ago

LeBron James agrees to a 2-year extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, AP source says

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy LeBron James is making it …

Granderson: LeBron James is the aging icon we all need
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Granderson: LeBron James is the aging icon we all need

LA Times  

It was never really about LeBron James’ age, not when he was being called “the youngest” and not when he’s being called “the oldest.” I remember the day I stopped playing basketball. That’s the minimum number of presidential terms that will cycle through the White House while James is a top player in the world’s best basketball league. So much …

LeBron James, Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers’ past, present and future
7 months, 1 week ago

LeBron James, Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers’ past, present and future

New York Times  

CLEVELAND — The past and present of the Cleveland Cavaliers collided Monday night in another did-that-really-happen moment that usually only seems to involve LeBron James. On the night the Cavs’ current star, Donovan Mitchell, watched helplessly from the bench as Cleveland inched toward elimination in its Eastern Conference semifinals series with the Boston Celtics, James sat courtside blowing kisses to …

LeBron James attends Game 4 between Celtics and Cavaliers in Cleveland, his old stomping grounds
7 months, 1 week ago

LeBron James attends Game 4 between Celtics and Cavaliers in Cleveland, his old stomping grounds

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — LeBron James sat courtside like a fan in an arena he made famous. His postseason over for weeks, James was back home in Ohio and watched Monday night’s playoff game between the Cavaliers and Boston Celtics, an appearance certain to drive conversation about the superstar’s future. James, who can opt out of his contact with the Los Angeles …

LeBron scores 30, and the Lakers avoid 1st-round elimination with a 119-108 win over champion Denver
7 months, 3 weeks ago

LeBron scores 30, and the Lakers avoid 1st-round elimination with a 119-108 win over champion Denver

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers finally cracked the Denver Nuggets’ mastery of this rivalry and extended their playoff lives for at least another game. James scored 30 points, Anthony Davis added 25 points and 23 rebounds, and the Lakers avoided postseason elimination with a 119-108 victory over Denver in Game 4 of their first-round series Saturday night. D’Angelo …

LeBron James EXPLODES on Lakers coach Darvin Ham for not challenging out-of-bounds call in Nuggets playoff game... but controversial moment doesn't prove costly in vital win
7 months, 3 weeks ago

LeBron James EXPLODES on Lakers coach Darvin Ham for not challenging out-of-bounds call in Nuggets playoff game... but controversial moment doesn't prove costly in vital win

Daily Mail  

The 39-year-old was deemed to have knocked the ball out of bounds in LA LeBron could be seen jumping up and down while shouting at the Lakers bench LeBron James was left furious with Lakers coach Darvin Ham for not challenging an out-of-bounds call in their crucial NBA playoff game against the Nuggets. LeBron James was left furious with Lakers …

The NBA playoffs are finally here. And as LeBron James says, ‘it’s a sprint now’
8 months ago

The NBA playoffs are finally here. And as LeBron James says, ‘it’s a sprint now’

Associated Press  

There’s a 64-win team in Boston that ran away with the league’s best record. The Nuggets — with most of last season’s core back this year, including probable NBA MVP Nikola Jokic — are trying to become the eighth franchise to win back-to-back titles. “There ain’t no more pace,” said the 39-year-old James, the league’s oldest active player and all-time …

LeBron James’ triple-double lifts Lakers over Pelicans and into a play-in rematch with New Orleans
8 months, 1 week ago

LeBron James’ triple-double lifts Lakers over Pelicans and into a play-in rematch with New Orleans

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — LeBron James closed out his 21st NBA regular season looking invigorated, formidable on both ends of the court and ready to produce in the postseason. I’ve got to do it all on the floor, but none of it is predetermined.” Anthony Davis had 30 points and 11 rebounds against the team that made him the first overall …

LeBron James helps Lakers hold off Wizards to complete a successful trip
8 months, 3 weeks ago

LeBron James helps Lakers hold off Wizards to complete a successful trip

LA Times  

The challenge, the Lakers said, was as much mental as anything else. We still got to crack down on some of the unforced turnovers, but we’re all in a good rhythm playing off one another,” James said. We can be a lot better at times, but when we’ve needed to get stops, we’ve got it done for this whole trip.” …

LeBron James scripts history, becomes first NBA player to register 40,000 career points
9 months, 2 weeks ago

LeBron James scripts history, becomes first NBA player to register 40,000 career points

Hindustan Times  

LeBron James became the first NBA player to score 40,000 career points in history, hitting a scoop layoff off the glass during Los Angeles Lakers home defeat against Denver Nuggets. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James drives past Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. to score his 40,000th career point. In reaction, the sold-out crowd roared in approval as James …

LeBron James reaches 40,000 points to extend his NBA career scoring record
9 months, 3 weeks ago

LeBron James reaches 40,000 points to extend his NBA career scoring record

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James reached 40,000 points Saturday night, still going strong in his 21st NBA season as he tries to put the career scoring record out of reach. “For the first time in a long time, I’ve seen the commercial that was played before my first game,” James said. But like I said, you have to have some …

LeBron James becomes first NBA player to reach 40,000 points
9 months, 3 weeks ago

LeBron James becomes first NBA player to reach 40,000 points

Al Jazeera  

The LA Lakers forward reached the milestone in his 21st season in the NBA, but termed it ‘bittersweet’ as it came in a loss against Denver Nuggets. LeBron James has become the first NBA player to reach 40,000 career points, scoring on a driving layup in LA Lakers’ home game against the Denver Nuggets. James became the NBA’s all-time scoring …

LeBron James becomes first NBA player to score 40,000 points in Lakers’ loss to Nuggets
9 months, 3 weeks ago

LeBron James becomes first NBA player to score 40,000 points in Lakers’ loss to Nuggets

LA Times  

In a game the NBA and the Lakers celebrated all the shots LeBron James made on his way to 40,000 points, the Nuggets continued to make every big shot necessary to gut the Lakers. For the eighth consecutive time, including last year’s Western Conference finals, the Nuggets defeated the Lakers, collectively overshadowing any individual performance in a 124-114 victory on …

LeBron James finds special meaning in his record-setting 20th NBA All-Star Game
10 months, 1 week ago

LeBron James finds special meaning in his record-setting 20th NBA All-Star Game

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James dunks during the first half of the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday in Indianapolis. James acknowledged that the NBA and players need to figure out the All-Star Game, but James’ mere presence for a record-setting 20th time was special enough. “I think as a kid growing up and loving the game of basketball and watching the …

LeBron James puts on a Broadway show in Lakers win, but is mum on his cryptic tweet
10 months, 3 weeks ago

LeBron James puts on a Broadway show in Lakers win, but is mum on his cryptic tweet

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James controls the ball in front of New York Knicks center Jericho Sims during the first half Saturday. LeBron James was alone in the Lakers’ locker room before Saturday night’s game, rapping along to every word of his New York-themed playlist. Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell drives past New York Knicks guard Donte DiVincenzo during the first half. …

LeBron James reveres his rivalry with Stephen Curry: ‘You don’t take it for granted’
10 months, 4 weeks ago

LeBron James reveres his rivalry with Stephen Curry: ‘You don’t take it for granted’

LA Times  

As Stephen Curry walked off the court Saturday night, his team having lost a double-overtime classic to the Lakers, the NBA’s baby-faced nice guy grabbed his jersey inside the collar and ripped it apart. “It’s been a treat to go against one of the greatest to ever play this game,” James said of Curry. “For us to continue to push …

Frustrated LeBron sounds off on Lakers’ struggles after 10th loss in 13 games, 127-113 to Memphis
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Frustrated LeBron sounds off on Lakers’ struggles after 10th loss in 13 games, 127-113 to Memphis

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James didn’t sugarcoat his increasingly sour feelings after the Los Angeles Lakers spiraled to their 10th loss in 13 games Friday night, falling 127-113 to the Memphis Grizzlies. “We just suck right now,” a visibly perturbed James said after he scored 32 points in the Lakers’ fourth consecutive loss. We’ve got to do it with the …

LeBron closes in on 39th birthday with 17 points, 11 assists in Lakers’ 133-112 win over Hornets
11 months, 3 weeks ago

LeBron closes in on 39th birthday with 17 points, 11 assists in Lakers’ 133-112 win over Hornets

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James had 17 points and 11 assists two days before his 39th birthday, Anthony Davis had 26 points and eight rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers sent the Charlotte Hornets to their ninth straight loss with a 133-112 victory Thursday night. Rui Hachimura scored 17 points and Austin Reaves had 16 for the Lakers, who won …

LeBron James’ 40 points lead Lakers to win over Thunder
1 year ago

LeBron James’ 40 points lead Lakers to win over Thunder

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James dunks for two of his game-high 40 points in a win over the Thunder on Saturday night in Oklahoma City. Since the Lakers won the NBA’s in-season tournament two weeks ago, the team has floated, their pockets, like their legs, heavier from their $500,000 journey into playoff-style basketball in the first quarter of the season. And …

LeBron James and Anthony Davis lead Lakers to NBA in-season tournament title
1 year ago

LeBron James and Anthony Davis lead Lakers to NBA in-season tournament title

LA Times  

LeBron James celebrates with the NBA in-season tournament MVP award after the Lakers’ 123-109 win over the Pacers for the inaugural NBA Cup title. The NBA in-season tournament injected life into the Lakers, forcing them to accelerate their process to meet the challenge. Davis scored 41 and grabbed 20 rebounds, the best player on the floor, as the Lakers beat …

Lakers newsletter: The in-season tournament and LeBron James have been the perfect couple
1 year ago

Lakers newsletter: The in-season tournament and LeBron James have been the perfect couple

LA Times  

Hey everyone, I’m Dan Woike and welcome to a sinful Las Vegas edition of the Lakers newsletter, a place where we always split aces and always hit on 16 against face cards. For the guy with the meme-able memory and seemingly all of the answers, when James was asked during training camp if players would actually be excited about the …

How LeBron James keeps raising the bar in his 21st season: ‘It’s me vs. Father Time’
1 year, 1 month ago

How LeBron James keeps raising the bar in his 21st season: ‘It’s me vs. Father Time’

New York Times  

Father Time remains undefeated, but LeBron James has him hanging on the ropes. But what’s been most impressive about this 21st season is that James, who has already established an unprecedented level of efficiency and longevity throughout his GOAT-level career, has somehow become even more efficient in 2023-24. “I don’t know,” James told reporters after the Los Angeles Lakers’ 105-104 …

James scores season-high 37, hits go-ahead free throw as Lakers hold off Rockets 105-104
1 year, 1 month ago

James scores season-high 37, hits go-ahead free throw as Lakers hold off Rockets 105-104

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Going into Sunday night’s game, LeBron James wasn’t motivated alone by Dillon Brooks’ slights against him. James scored a season-high 37 points, including the go-ahead free throw with 1.9 seconds remaining, as the Lakers held off the Houston Rockets 105-104 on Sunday night. “That’s the LeBron we’ve all come to know and love over these 21 years,” …

NBA: Lebron James sidelined against Portland with calf issue
1 year, 1 month ago

NBA: Lebron James sidelined against Portland with calf issue

The Hindu  

LeBron James was ruled out of the Los Angeles Lakers home game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday with a calf contusion, the first missed game of the season for the NBA superstar. James, 38, came up limping in the first quarter of the Lakers’ victory over Phoenix on Friday after Suns star Kevin Durant inadvertently caught him with …

LeBron James’ rise to global basketball star to be displayed in museum in hometown of Akron
1 year, 1 month ago

LeBron James’ rise to global basketball star to be displayed in museum in hometown of Akron

The Hindu  

LeBron James’ path from basketball prodigy to NBA scoring champion is being memorialized where it began. James’ Home Court, a museum dedicated to James and his many milestones, will open in Akron on November 25. The museum is at House Three Thirty, a facility started by James’ foundation to serve the community where he was raised. “I’ve been known to …

LeBron James’ rise to global basketball star to be displayed in museum in hometown of Akron, Ohio
1 year, 1 month ago

LeBron James’ rise to global basketball star to be displayed in museum in hometown of Akron, Ohio

Associated Press  

AKRON, Ohio — LeBron James’ path from basketball prodigy to NBA scoring champion is being memorialized where it began. LeBron James’ Home Court, a museum dedicated to James and his many milestones, will open in Akron on Nov. 25. The museum is at House Three Thirty, a facility started by James’ foundation to serve the community where he was raised. …

LeBron James, back in Miami with the Lakers, reflects on his 4 Heat seasons
1 year, 1 month ago

LeBron James, back in Miami with the Lakers, reflects on his 4 Heat seasons

The Hindu  

LeBron James couldn’t help but notice the new floor in Miami on Monday, the one with the word “Culture” splashed across midcourt and with team president Pat Riley’s long mantra painted in each of the lanes. “You know, I think everybody on the outside, they probably hear it so much, they’re probably tired of hearing about it,” Heat coach Erik …

LeBron James, back in Miami with the Lakers, reflects on his 4 Heat seasons
1 year, 1 month ago

LeBron James, back in Miami with the Lakers, reflects on his 4 Heat seasons

Associated Press  

MIAMI — LeBron James couldn’t help but notice the new floor in Miami on Monday, the one with the word “Culture” splashed across midcourt and with team president Pat Riley’s long mantra painted in each of the lanes. “You know, I think everybody on the outside, they probably hear it so much, they’re probably tired of hearing about it,” Heat …

LeBron James’ NBA debut anniversary spoiled in Lakers’ overtime loss to Kings
1 year, 1 month ago

LeBron James’ NBA debut anniversary spoiled in Lakers’ overtime loss to Kings

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James drives to the basket in front of Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter during the second quarter of the Lakers’ 132-127 overtime loss Sunday. Even after James forced Sunday’s game into overtime with a sweeping layup, the Lakers missed too many shots and wasted too many chances, losing 132-127 to the Kings in overtime in Sacramento. Lakers …

Lakers’ LeBron James returning to city where he made a dazzling debut
1 year, 1 month ago

Lakers’ LeBron James returning to city where he made a dazzling debut

LA Times  

LeBron James is returning to Sacramento, where 20 years ago he made his debut by scoring 25 points and finishing with nine assists, six rebounds and two steals against the Kings. Cam Reddish, 24, said he doesn’t have a “first memory” of James. I think that’s pretty self-explanatory.” Russell a mentor for Reddish D’Angelo Russell has grown into a mentor …

LeBron James leads Los Angeles to win in duel with Kevin Durant after five years
1 year, 1 month ago

LeBron James leads Los Angeles to win in duel with Kevin Durant after five years

The Hindu  

When Kevin Durant scored in the final minutes, LeBron James answered. It’s fun.” Durant nearly carried the Suns to an improbable victory with no help from injured Devin Booker and Bradley Beal, but James was ever-so-slightly more clutch while also adding nine assists and eight rebounds. A slugfest.. To see those two guys out there fighting for it was pretty …

LeBron James keys Lakers’ 4th-quarter rally for 100-95 win over Kevin Durant’s short-handed Suns
1 year, 1 month ago

LeBron James keys Lakers’ 4th-quarter rally for 100-95 win over Kevin Durant’s short-handed Suns

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — When Kevin Durant scored in the final minutes, LeBron James answered. Anthony Davis had 30 points and 13 rebounds, James scored 10 of his 21 points while playing the entire fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Lakers blew past Phoenix in the final minutes for a 100-95 victory over the short-handed Suns on Thursday night. It’s fun.” …

Five takeaways from the Lakers’ season-opening loss to the Nuggets
1 year, 2 months ago

Five takeaways from the Lakers’ season-opening loss to the Nuggets

LA Times  

The Lakers won the minutes they played LeBron James Tuesday, the 21-year veteran racing down the court with the ball past younger defenders and through weaker ones who were keeping up. “But this is the system in place and I’m going to follow it.” James said he wasn’t surprised or upset by the plan. Asked if the 30-minute cap would …

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