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.
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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.
