On April 7, Beijing time, James talked about the topic he most wanted to join hands with players in the latest issue of "Barbershop". He made it clear that his eldest son Brownie was number one on his roster, and that of the active players, he only mentioned Curry.
James said on the show that brownies were number one on his list. However, he also admitted that his son was inferior to himself. When asked by the guest if he would be beaten by the Brownie, James replied bluntly: "No, he can't beat me." ”
"Not so long ago, I asked him (Brownie) 'Do you want to become a professional?' He gave me an affirmative answer, and I asked him why, and he said , 'Because I want to be famous on my own,'" James said, "and that's the answer I want to hear." Obviously, Brownie has always been saddled with the title of "James's son", he wants to fight on his own strength, and regardless of Brownie's real strength, his belief is commendable.
Aside from Brownie, which players does James want to team up with? Among the players who have retired, James mentioned two goals that he wanted to join forces. "Sure, MJ (crazy), Bryant could have been another, but the two guys I want to join up the most (among the retired players) are Scottie Pippen and 'Penny' Hardaway, and I see myself in them."
Pippen played 17 seasons in the NBA, averaging 16.1 points, 6.4 rebounds and 5.2 assists in his career, seven All-Star, seven all-team, 10 defensive, and six NBA championships. Hardaway played 14 seasons in the NBA, averaging 15.2 points, 4.5 rebounds and 5 assists in his career, making four All-Star selections and three all-Team selections.
As for the active players, James only mentioned Curry, who said he wanted to play with Curry. Asked why Curry was chosen, James said the Warriors guard was a great threat. "I like everything about him, it's extremely threatening, and when he gets out of the car, you'd better start defending him... When he gets up, he's probably going to start defending him," James joked.
This isn't the first time James has liked Curry. When Curry broke the three-point record last December, James said, "If there's one guy in NBA history who can hit 16 three-pointers in a single game, it's Stephen Curry." I was really sitting there doing the calculations in my head. I'm thinking '16, no problem, I know he's shot 12 three-pointers several times, and if anyone can do it, it's him,' and that gives you how incredible he is. "Curry has averaged 24.3 points, 4.6 rebounds and 6.5 assists so far in his career. James and Curry have been teammates in the All-Star Game, and in this year's All-Star Game, Curry shot 16 three-pointers.