LeBron James' defiant play earns praise from Stephen A. Smith
LeBron James is turning 39, but he's still at the top of his game in the NBA. He has led the Los Angeles Lakers to fourth place in the Western Conference and has received high praise from Stephen A. Smith in recent games.
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LeBron James is approaching his 39th birthday, and NBA analyst Stephen A. Smith criticized the rest of the league for their perceived lack of effort, especially when compared to James' continued dominance.
"Where's your pride? Where's your pride? Smith lamented on his podcast." LeBron James is the old man of the NBA and he's in better shape than all of you. ... How in the world does he keep getting better, how in the world does he keep being more reliable, more trustworthy, more productive than the greats, including Anthony Davis? What's going on here?"
Smith's admiration for the 19-time All-Star has transcended his physicality, emphasizing that James has transcended his status as the Lakers' best player; he firmly asserts that James is truly one of the best and most productive players in the league right now.
"At the end of this month, LeBron James is turning 39 years old and this is his 21st season in the National Basketball Association," Smith added." For the most part, he's still the best player on the court!"
James' recent performance against the New Orleans Pelicans further proved Smith's praise correct. James led the Lakers to a convincing 133-89 victory as he chipped in 30 points in just 23 minutes, shooting 9-of-12 from the field and 4-of-4 from the three-point line. With this impressive win, the Lakers extended their unbeaten streak to six games.
As the Lakers prepare to take on an energized Indiana Pacers team led by a young Tyrese Halliburton, it's clear that LeBron James' age-appropriate play isn't slowing down. James' determination and unwavering work ethic continues to inspire and challenge the rest of the league, proving that age is no barrier to greatness.
