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CBS Sports' release of a list of the Top 25 NBA players of the 21st century created a storm of arguments and debates from fans on social media platforms. The most vocal fans were primarily angry about the late Kobe Bryant being ranked 6th on the list behind LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Tim Duncan, Nikola Jokic, and Shaquille O'Neal. Then there were those who used the list to dunk on the legendary Michael Jordan, once again claiming that LeBron was the greatest of all time. While that argument does hold some merit, it's also a done-to-death topic that has no wrong answers. It's a bit like Albert Einstein's Theory of Relativity. It simply means that time, space, and motion aren't absolute points but vary, depending on the perception of the observer and their frame of reference. So, those who watched MJ rule in the '90s will come up with legitimate arguments to indeed prove that he was the GOAT. Similarly, ones who grew up watching LeBron swear by hi...

Ohio has more of a football legacy than a basketball one. That said, the Buckeye State did produce arguably the greatest basketball player of all time in LeBron James. And the King loves nothing more than representing the OH-IO. He proved it back in 2009 when he won his first Most Valuable Player Award in the NBA. James was a force during the Cavaliers ' 2008-2009 campaign. He averaged 28.4 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 7.2 assists per game, and shot just under 50% from the field. All of that at just 24 years old. It wouldn't be LBJ's last MVP, but this one meant something special to him, and he wanted to share it with the place he called home. So when the time came for LeBron to receive the MVP award, he opted to do it where it all began, his high school, St. Vincent–St. Mary High School in Akron. Cameras followed The King around all day, and now, thanks to an X account, NBA history has once again resurfaced on the internet. "Having the trophy, the MVP troph...

LeBron James and Michael Jordan will forever be compared to each other, with debates on who is better raging on even today. Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban gave his take on the subject in the latest episode of Gil's Arena , and he doesn't think the two icons can be compared. "I'm a LeBron fan," Cuban said. "And even like the MJ versus LeBron [debate], they're two completely different players. You can't even really compare them. If you have a good team and you need a killer, you go MJ. If you have a team that's good and you want them to be better, and as a team get to the finals, you go LeBron. "MJ is not going to lift up a bad team; LeBron can," Cuban continued. "... Who would I rather have the last shot? MJ. Who's going to help your team get better? LeBron." Cuban was on point when he said they are two completely different players. Jordan was a scorer extraordinaire who was deadly in the clutch...

Cleveland Cavaliers fans might not want to hear what former head coach Tyronn Lue had to say during a conversation with Shannon Sharpe that was released Wednesday. Lue is currently the head coach of the Clippers, but he held the same position for the Cavaliers from the middle of the 2015-16 campaign until he was fired six games into the 2018-19 season. Part of that time overlapped with LeBron James and Kyrie Irving being teammates, but that came to an end when Cleveland traded Irving to the Boston Celtics after the 2017 NBA Finals. Lue said Irving "had made his mind up," he wanted to leave the Cavaliers (1:53:15 mark), but it was his comments about James' reaction that stood out the most. "LeBron was doing an autograph signing with jerseys and stuff for his foundation," Lue said. "So I come sit next to Bron, we're sitting there, hand him the phone, SportsCenter says Kyrie Irving's just been traded to the Boston Celtics. Man, Bron dr...

LeBron James is a Cleveland Browns fan, so it shouldn't come as much of a surprise that he chose them as his sleeper team for the 2025 season in a video for DraftKings Sportsbook. Predicting a team with Joe Flacco as the starting quarterback—and the most controversial QB3 in the league in Shedeur Sanders—is, uh, quite the choice. James went a bit less rogue with his other predictions for the 2025 season, picking a rematch between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl (he didn't predict a winner) and Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson as the MVP. Expectations definitely aren't very high for the Browns heading into the 2025 season. The Athetic's Austin Mock projected them to win 5.4 games, and that was deemed too lofty by his colleague, Zac Jackson, who wrote that "the Browns are going to let Flacco fling it until it's time to pull the plug and play the rookie quarterbacks, and I just don't see enough r...

Former Cleveland Cavaliers big man Brendan Haywood had a rare opportunity to experience what kind of teammate LeBron James is. Haywood only played one season with the Cavs, but it was enough time for him to develop a deep admiration for James as a teammate. According to Haywood, to say that James is generous felt like an understatement. For him, LBJ was far from what some people think he is. Brendan revealed that for LeBron, everybody in the team is family. Advertisement Haywood also noted that not one member of the team ever felt left out under James' leadership. Bron knew precisel y how to connect to people regardless of their position in the organization and that's what made him remarkable. "LeBron is a great teammate," Haywood told The Ringer in 2018. "He gave the best gifts. Of all the superstars I played with, he gave the best gifts. Anything that he was sponsored by, he would give to his teammates. So, if he was sponsored by Samsung, everybody got ...

On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vincent Goodwill and Jared Greenberg of NBA TV and Turner Sports discuss the NBA offseason being eerily quiet. Is there a big move on the horizon? Next, Vince and Jared play a game of "Better Odds." Are there better odds that LeBron James will own an NBA team within 3 years or he'll still actively be playing? Are there better odds Luka Doncic will make an all-defensive team or become the NBA's all-time leading scorer? Advertisement Later, Vince and Jared make their choices for the All-Century team and debate if the current team could compete with the previous team. All that and much more on Good Word with Goodwill! (1:50) Quiet NBA offseason (6:11) Better Odds: LeBron is an owner or still playing in 3 years (23:51) Better Odds: Steph Curry plays for another team or wins a 5th ring (34:43) Better Odds: Luka makes all-defensive team or becomes all-time leading scorer (41:56) All-C entury NBA teams (49:27) Would this All-C...

One of the things that makes LeBron James special is his incredible strength. Even as a teenager, James already possessed the power of a grown man. That's how former Cleveland Cavaliers big man Scott Williams once described it. According to Williams, who played for the Cavs in the 2004-05 season, he experienced how powerful James really is firsthand during practice games. Nicknamed "Tank," Williams was built for some physical basketball throughout his career. Despite being remarkably strong himself, Williams still felt the power of James. Advertisement Still to this day, Scott vividly recalls how he ended up getting wobbled after he and LeBron collided in a play. It has to be taken into account that James was only about 19 years old at the time. "He was always very strong, that's for sure [Laughs] I remember early days in training camp, I prided myself on my defensive play," Williams told HoopsHype in 2020. "I only knew one way to play. I was o...

LeBron James picked up NBA championship No. 4 in 2020 with the Lakers. The second season of the LeBron James/Los Angeles Lakers partnership has culminated with a familiar playoff fate for a James-led team: a berth in The Finals. The 2020 Finals marked the 10th time a James-led team has reached the championship stage. Here's a look back at how LeBron's teams have fared in his 10 NBA FInals trips. * * * 2007 Finals: Cavs vs. Spurs Series result: Spurs win 4-0  LeBron James and the Cavs fell short in the 2007 Finals. 2011 Finals: Mavericks vs. Heat Series result: Mavericks win 4-2 The Mavericks upset the Heat in the 2011 Finals. 2012 Finals: Heat vs. Thunder Series result: Heat win 4-1 LeBron James and the Heat won the title in 2012. 2013 Finals: Spurs vs. Heat Series result: Heat win 4-3 In 2013, the Heat and LeBron James emerged victorious again. 2014 Finals: Heat vs. Spurs Series result: Spurs win 4-1 The Spurs ousted the Heat in Game 5...

The post Dennis Rodman reveals what made Michael Jordan 'sexy' vs. 'dump truck' LeBron James appeared first on ClutchPoints . Easily one of the biggest debates in the NBA is about who is the superior player between Michael Jordan and LeBron James. And while innumerable people have had their say and there are plenty of reasons to go either way, Dennis Rodman is better-placed than most. Advertisement A fellow Chicago Bulls legend alongside Jordan, Rodman was still a pro when James first made his mark in the league, back in 2003. However, he may have found a peculiarly unique way to compare the two superstars. The Worm believes that one of the reasons why Jordan takes the cake is that he looked good while playing. "Michael Jordan was too sexy, man, when he had the ball or something like that. LeBron [James] is like a g*****n f**king dump truck. What the f**k man. Michael Jordan sits there dancing like barista coffee," Rodman explained on the N3ON podca...

The post PGA Tour golfer shoots shot at getting LeBron James to Riviera Pro-Am appeared first on ClutchPoints . Los Angeles Laker star LeBron James was among those who closely watched the final of the FedEx Cup at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta on Sunday. When Tommy Fleetwood captured the championship with a three-stroke win, James expressed his excitement. Advertisement The Lakers forward took to X to congratulate Fleetwood for finally claiming his first-ever win on the PGA Tour. James wrote: "That first one feeling is something else! Especially after dealing with adversity and shortcomings." Prior to that, James already posted a series of tweets about the final, including lauding Fleetwood for a strong start. The four-time MVP's post prompted Michael Kim to invite James to a pro-am tournament in Los Angeles in February, even noting that the Lakers have no scheduled game on that day . "Hey LeBron, there's a tournament called the Genesis Invitational...

During his appearance on a recent stream by Neon, Dennis Rodman reiterated that his former Chicago Bulls teammate Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time and that the late Kobe Bryant rightfully belongs in the conversation. In another chat with the popular streamer, Rodman was asked to pick between prime Jordan and prime LeBro n James , and as expected, he picked the former again. However, he used a rather amusing explanation to get his point across. Advertisement "Michael Jordan was too sexy, man, when he had the ball or something like that. I mean, LeBron is like a goddamn fu—ig dump truck. What the f–k man. Michael Jordan sits there dancing like barista coffee. What? And sit there and look at you and just keep doing and making it look so easy," the Hall of Famer said. Jordan was finesse, LeBron is brute strength Jordan arguably the most graceful basketball player to ever hit the hardwood. He did not only dominate the opposition, but also made ev...

A popular pastime for NBA players happens to be the game of golf. Many current and former players have turned to the calm and quiet nature of the sport to give them physical and mental reset. Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is one of the most recent basketballers to step on the green. However, a few NFL legends believe his golf swing needs some work. Golf has become a big part of LeBron James' offseason. Earlier in August, LeBron and his son Bronny went on a retreat together , which included golfing. That wasn't a one-time thing, as he has seemingly fallen in love with the sport. In a recent episode of Nightcap, Shannon Sharpe , Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson and Joe Johnson reacted to a clip of LeBron's swing. None of them are professional golfers by any means, though Shannon and Joe do have some experience on the range. But they didn't have the sweetest compliments for James' form. "Those shoulders are too tight," Sharpe said ...

Bernadette Giacomazzo Fri, August 22, 2025 at 3:25 PM UTC 2 min read Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images A retired Miami police officer who later worked as a security guard for the Miami Heat has admitted to stealing and selling millions of dollars' worth of team memorabilia, including a historic LeBron James jersey from the 2013 NBA Finals. According to The Los Angeles Times , 62-year-old Marcos Thomas Perez pleaded guilty in federal court to transporting and transferring stolen goods across state lines. Perez spent 25 years with the Miami Police Department before joining the Heat's security team in 2016, where he worked until 2021. He later held a security role with the NBA until earlier this year. His sentencing is scheduled for October 31, and he faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison, three years of probation, and a fine of $250,000. COMPLEX SHOP: Shop the brands you love, anytime and anywhere. Uncover what's ne...

Stephen A. Smith's daughter reveals she had 'the biggest crush' on LeBron James' son originally appeared on The Sporting News Stephen A. Smith had a special guest on his YouTube channel: his daughter, Samantha Smith. Advertisement The special co-host shared the anchor desk with her father as they answered fan questions. The first one read, "Do you hate LeBron James?" The ESPN commentator immediately turned his head to the side after Samantha read the question as she took the mic to answer. "I'm going to get clipped for this," Samantha began predicting that the clip would go viral (and it did). "I remember Bryce James," Samantha continues, mentioning LeBron's youngest son. "He's a great a great player and I remember Bronny James too," Samantha added of LeBron's oldest son, who plays alongside him for the Los Angeles Lakers. Advertisement "I remember I used to have the biggest crush on Bryce James like a ...

As LeBron James prepares to begin his 23rd NBA season this fall, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar is adding another remarkable chapter to his legendary career. By opting into the final year of his current contract with the Lakers over the summer, James positioned himself to become the longest-tenured player in NBA history once the new season tips off. LeBron James debuts golf swing in new offseason passion Now, with just over two months until opening night, excitement is building not only around James' pursuit of more on-court history, but also his work off the hardwood. The four-time champion is once again collaborating with longtime partner Nike, this time to celebrate a milestone tour that underscores his global influence. The "Forever King Tour": A legacy beyond the court Nike announced that James will return to China this September for the "Forever King Tour," a multi-city journey marking the 20th anniversary of his first Nike-spon...

LeBron James Reacts to Scottie Scheffler's BMW Championship Victory originally appeared on Athlon Sports . At this point, it feels inevitable—if Scottie Scheffler has a chance to win on Sunday, he's going to seize it. He proved that once again at the BMW Championship in Maryland. Advertisement Scheffler entered the final round four strokes behind Robert MacIntyre at 12-under par. But it didn't take long for him to surge ahead, grabbing the lead and holding it throughout. He carded a 67 on the day, securin g a two-shot victory over MacIntyre and claiming his fifth tournament title of the year. Scheffler sealed the win in dramatic fashion, chipping in for birdie on the 17th hole as the crowd erupted, effectively putting the championship pretty much out of reach entering the 18th and final hole. Check it out: Advertisement Scheffler's performance and the sheer dominance he's displayed on the PGA Tour drew plenty of reactions — including one from NBA superstar LeB...

During a recent podcast appearance, Stephen A. Smith spoke candidly about his strained relationship with LeBron James. The sports analyst explained that any chance of reconciliation with the NBA star has ended. Stephen A. Smith opened up about his feud with LeBron James during an appearance on Gilbert Arenas' Gil's Arena podcast . According to Smith, the situation is straightforward. "There's no situation, and there's no relationship. He doesn't like me, and I don't like him," he said. While stressing that he avoids bringing James up unless it relates to basketball, Smith explained that answering questions about him is part of his professional responsibility. He said, "Now some people say 'Well why do you talk about him?' Because I was asked, and this is wh at I do for a living, so how the hell am I going to get away with saying 'No comment?'" Advertisement Smith also reflected on a confrontation that took place during a ...

We don't like to admit this, but NBA awards are handed out based off of relatively small samples. Sure, 82 games sound like a lot, but all it takes, especially in the 65-game minimum era, is a sprained ankle or tweaked hamstring to change a vote. Sometimes a player's supporting cast robs him of a trophy. Sometimes a narrative takes hold and overrides common sense. Sometimes a player happens to peak at a weak point in league history. Weird things can happen across six months. But 25 years? That's a more reliable sample. We've now made it through one quarter of the 21st century, so let's hand out some awards based on everything we've seen since Jan. 1, 2000. These awards were voted on by the CBS Sports NBA staff and will cover every major NBA award with one exception. There was simply no clean way to handle Most Improved Player. Therefore, we decided to cut it. NBA All-Quarter Century Teams: LeBron, Kobe, Steph are locks, but center and power f...