According to a reporter from the Lakers team, with Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James still considered one of the best players in the NBA as he approaches his 21st season. The feat was unprecedented in league history, and James continued to push the limits of time. James' otherworldly athleticism and exceptional size were strengths early in his career.
James's physical talent is extraordinary
However, his real improvement as a player comes on a mental level, as he has shown a superior basketball IQ over the past five years. James' basketball IQ is considered to be the highest in the world, which is why people like Davin Ham believe he can play until he is 50.
Hamm believes James can hit 50
In addition to Hamm, players like Draymond Green have also noticed that James' IQ is different. Green explains on the episode "Pat Beff and Ron's Podcast" how rare it is for a player like James to have such a high IQ while having great size and athleticism: "Brown's IQ. In fact, his size and athleticism, combined with basketball IQ, are very rare in the world. Most people are dumb—swear words. Because they rely on their size and athletic ability, they are usually very stupid. This is revealed when they face opponents of their size and athleticism.
Green praised James' extremely high basketball IQ
But James' size and athleticism make him a top three or top five player with the highest IQ of all time, which is unbelievable. James not only has an extraordinary IQ, but also excellent stature and athleticism, which makes him one of the most perfect basketball players of all time.
Green has experienced the devastating blow of this combination firsthand, even though James was plagued by a foot injury and he and the Golden State Warriors beat Green's team in six games.
The Lakers defeated the Warriors in the second round of the playoffs
James should be seen as a truly unique man, and Lakers fans should cherish his time as much as possible. LeBron James discusses relationship with Draymond Green During the series against the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles, James and Green clashed fiercely on the court.
Although they are fierce opponents and have met many times in the playoffs, they have a very close relationship off the court. James spoke about his relationship with Green before the series: "I have a very good relationship with Green and we are friends off the court. When we play off on the court, we challenge each other, but that doesn't affect our friendship.
The two are friends in private
We are all competitors and we all want to win the game, but after the game we are still able to respect and appreciate each other's abilities. James' remarks show his respect and friendship for Green, despite the potential for fierce competition in the game. It also shows James' maturity and intelligence as a leader and core of the team.