As LeBron James prepares to enter his 23rd season, fans are witnessing something extraordinary - over 70 of the current players weren't even born when he made his debut in 2003. Such longevity is practically unheard of in all sports, but for the four-time MVP, it's not about defying "Father Time," but still competing at the highest level as one of the top 10 players in the league. And for Austin Reaves , that very hunger and commitment from his Lakers teammate is what inspired everybody on the team, as well as all other young players across the league. Reaves on what value LeBron holds in the league Reaves' own journey makes this admiration even more meaningful. Going undrafted and then signing with the Lakers in 2021, he naturally had a limited ceiling and was seen as a role player who could contribute to the team now, but after LeBron wholeheartedly took AR under his wing and made him learn about the insights of the game - from scoring to playmaking - he...
Gilbert Arenas Calls Out Michael Jordan’s “Cigars In Rotation” While Defending LeBron James’ Hennessy Partnership
LeBron James and his "second decision" announcement had the potential to create an earthquake in the NBA landscape. Instead, it turned out that Bron was simply shaking his table louder than necessary. It wasn't a retirement or a team change. The King had joined hands with liquor brand Hennessy in a new partnership, which has since been heavily criticized. But as always, LeBron has his backers, with Gilbert Arenas being one of them. Arenas believes that James has earned the right to promote himself after giving his 100% to the league for 22 years. He's 40 years old now and is still looking to play a key role in a team chasing the Championship. So, a little fun and some extra money on the side to go with it? That isn't as scandalous as some in the NBA community are making it out to be. Plus, it's not like James was the first to promote brands this way. Arenas, in a podcast and then on X, compared him to the likes of Michael Jordan and Kareem Abdul-Jabba...