LeBron James lives and breathes basketball, which is one of the reasons why he’s considered the best player of his generation.
But there is one thing that James doesn’t do, according to his teammate.
Speaking With BustaJack Golf, via Legion Hoops, Austin Reaves revealed James doesn’t play one-versus-one because it’s not “real basketball”.
Austin Reaves says LeBron James doesn’t play 1v1 because it’s not “real basketball”, per @BustaJackGolf. pic.twitter.com/OnJofVZd7s
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) September 20, 2024
It would be fascinating to get James’ take on this and hear his explanation of why he doesn’t participate in these sorts of games.
One can see why James doesn’t feel that it’s a real version of the sport because NBA basketball has five players on each team and is all about a mix of individual skill and also a lot of teamwork.
One-on-one can be fun and it can be a great way to improve skills, but it’s a much different tempo than five-on-five.
James has always been someone who tries to get the most out of his teammates and is considered one of the greatest NBA leaders in league history.
Although he is capable of scoring a lot on his own, he obviously likes to play with other people on his side.
Reaves has grown very close with James during their years together with the Lakers.
He has worked his way up from an undrafted unknown to a starting guard.
He has witnessed firsthand just how seriously James takes this game and how much he loves to perform with other people on his squad.
James might be the best player on his team but he wants everyone to be involved and isn’t looking to play one-on-one.
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