So that’s something to store in your memory banks when it becomes time to care about the summer Olympics four years from now, when LeBron’s presence could mean the difference between beating Japan 123-48 instead of 118-51.
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LeBron was asked about Durant’s decision to go to Golden State in an interview with Business Insiders, and he said he was had no issue with it, and that it can’t be compared to moves he or other players made.
“No, I’m chasing that greatness, how great that ghost was”. He went on to say that growing our society “starts from the bottom, up”, meaning that we must show every child the love and care they need to grow up into productive adults. “Our league is very competitive”.
James contrasted Durant’s decision with his own decision to leave Cleveland for Miami in 2010. It’s different from Shaq (Shaquille O’Neal) leaving Orlando and going to the (Los Angeles) Lakers. It’s different from Michael retiring, coming back, retiring, coming back, and then going to the [Washington] Wizards.
Of course, we should not forget that several top American players, including probably their best duo, Curry and James, were watching at home – if the U.S. had sent a full strength roster, they would nearly certainly beat any other nation with much more comfort. So everyone is different.
He has said he would like to own a team someday.
“I think everyone had the “wow” thing”.
But focussing nearly exclusively on the NBA, as many followers of basketball are understandably tempted to do, makes it very easy to massively underestimate the quality on show in other parts of the world.
The make-up of the Spanish squad offers a great indication of how top-class basketball talent isn’t the sole preserve of the NBA.
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LeBron’s perspective shouldn’t be a surprise, either. But if you ask the four-time MVP who the best is the best coach in National Basketball Association history, it’s not a coach he’s played for. More than 12 players are listed, so some won’t be on 2020’s roster. He knows a whole lot more of about what he’s doing and what he has been doing than you all.
