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‘Anthony Davis and I not jealous of each other’: LeBron James subtly slams Kyrie Irving for ‘best clutch player’ comment

Samir Mehdi
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LeBron James slams Kyrie Irving

LeBron James seemingly takes shots at Kyrie Irving for the statements Irving made earlier about him being the best ‘clutch’ option on all of his teams.

LeBron James and Kyrie Irving were basically synonymous with one another from 2014-17. In these 4 seasons, the superstar duo made it to 4 straight Finals, snagging one championship in the process (2015-16).

However, since Kyrie Irving requested a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers in the summer of 2017, James and Irving’s relationship has not been the same.

Fast forward to just a couple hours ago, Kyrie takes a major shot at LeBron, stating that Kevin Durant is his first teammate who he can trust to make clutch baskets.

Also read: ‘I was the best option on every team’: Kyrie Irving takes dig at LeBron James and Steve Nash on Kevin Durant’s podcast

LeBron James seemingly did not take this jab at his clutch performances all too lightly.

LeBron James fires back at Kyrie Irving in his media availability

One of the biggest narratives surrounding LeBron’s career has been that he is not a great clutch performer. However, James has seemingly erased that narrative over the past couple of years.

Kyrie Irving is still a doubter however, and in response, LeBron James addresses the situation quite subliminally in his media availability.

When asked about his relationship with Anthony Davis, the King responded,” We’re not jealous of each other. We want the best for each other.”

If this statement is truly directed towards his former 2nd option, then it is implied that Irving did in fact hold some animosity towards James when on his team, as it was reported back then that Kyrie was tired of being in the 4x MVP’s shadow.

Also Read: ‘I’ll say their name’: Kyrie Irving denies taking a shot at LeBron James on Kevin Durant’s podcast

Is Kyrie Irving correct with his ‘best clutch’ player comment?

LeBron James has proven over the years that he is indeed one of the most clutch performers in NBA history. He has made 55 more clutch baskets than Kevin Durant, while maintaining an effective field goal percentage higher than Durant.

These stats are not being used to discredit Kevin Durant’s greatness, but instead, to show that Irving statements are not validated.

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Samir Mehdi

Samir Mehdi

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Samir Mehdi is a senior strategist for the NBA division at The Sportsrush. Ever since he was 13 years old, he’s been obsessed with the game of basketball. From watching Kobe Bryant’s highlights on YouTube to now, analyzing and breaking down every single game on League Pass, Samir’s passion for the game is unwavering. He's a complete basketball junkie who not only breaks down current games but also keenly watches ones from the 60s’ and 70s’ while also reading comprehensive books on the history of the league. Samir’s life revolves around basketball and he hopes that shows in his work. Aside from work, he loves to spend time in the gym and with his friends at social gatherings.

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