“Stay Off TV & Social Media”: LeBron James Suggests His Young Teammates To Watch ‘Other Playoff Games On Mute’ in the Post Game Interview

LeBron James had a complete game in a 30-point dominance over the Golden State Warriors Saturday night. The 6ft 9’ powerhouse, who is in his 20th year in the league, did not do something off-the-charts in Game 3 either.

It was the little details of his overall 2-way performance which makes the Lakers superstar the unique player that he is in the game of basketball.

However, the way he breaks down the game without getting bored even after being in it for so long is beyond us. After the game last night, he had a tip for his younger teammates to follow his way.

LeBron James has suggestions for younger players in the post-game interview

Avenging the Game 2 blowout in quite a similar fashion, led by LeBron’s 21/8/8 and AD’s 24/13/4 performances, the Lakers won Game 3 in the 3rd quarter itself and the game ended at 127-97.

After the game, Bron had some advice for the young ones.

“Stay off TV & stay off social media. And when you watch the other playoff games, watch them on mute and play music in the background. That’s what I do,” James said, according to veteran journalist Rachel Nichols.

LeBron on his advice to his younger teammates through this run: “Stay off TV & stay off social media.….And when you watch the other playoff games, watch them on mute and play music in the background. That’s what I do.”

— Rachel Nichols (@Rachel__Nichols) May 7, 2023

Here is his full post-game interview.

The youngsters are a big part of Lakers’ contention

Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura delivered big-time against the Grizzlies in the first round. Jarred Vanderbilt’s defense on Steph Curry in this series has been a revelation of a sort, which has helped the Lakers be 2-1 up on the Warriors.

None of them are older than 25 years. D’Angelo Russell is also still 27. They are all at least a decade younger than James, getting to play with the GOAT of this generation at the latter end of his career.

One would expect a 38-year-old to be motivation for them in a game or two and from the sidelines in the rest, but The King is leading them from the front towards a place they’ve never been to.

If they take all his advice and continue to help him get wins in this post-season, they will become a part of NBA history sooner rather than later.

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Akash Murty

An Electrical and Electronics Engineer by degree, Akash Murty is an NBA Editor at The SportsRush. Previously a Software Engineer, Murty couldn’t keep himself away from sports, and his knack for writing and putting his opinion forward brought him to the TSR. A big Soccer enthusiast, his interest in basketball developed late, as he got access to a hoop for the first time at 17. Following this, he started watching basketball at the 2012 Olympics, which transitioned to NBA, and he became a fan of the game as he watched LeBron James dominate the league. Him being an avid learner of the game and ritually following the league for around a decade, he now writes articles ranging from throwbacks, and live game reports, to gossip. LA Lakers are his favourite basketball team, while Chelsea has his heart in football. He also likes travelling, reading fiction, and sometimes cooking.

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