Today, the Lakers beat the Rockets 132-123 on the road to end a five-game losing streak. After the game, Lakers forward LeBron James was interviewed. Speaking about his first career as a starting center, James said: "I think I've always been proud to have been able to play five positions in my career, or at least know how to play in five positions on the court. Know what those positions require, know what the defensive strategy is if I'm defending against the big guys on the inside; what the defensive strategy is if I'm defending against small players. I always let myself play any position on the pitch. What the team asked me to do tonight was for me to play as a starting center. I'm just trying to get ahead of many rounds, keeping my defenders and forwards informed of what's going on behind me. At the same time, I was keeping myself alive in the 48-minute race. ”
Asked if he had played center as a growing up, James said: "No, I've never played center in my life. I always play flanks or possession. Growing up, I was a skinny kid, but I was never the tallest person or played center. I always play in the wing position, or as a ball handler. ”
In this game, James played 39 minutes and had 32 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists on 11-of-19 shooting.