There is a significant amount of anticipation in the Los Angeles Lakers community as LeBron James is set to deliver a major message during his appearance on The Pat McAfee Show this Wednesday. Just a day prior, on Tuesday, James made waves with a comment about Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, which will be streamed across multiple platforms.
As someone who holds immense respect for the NBA’s top talents, LeBron’s remarks about Antetokounmpo’s skill level highlight not only the exceptional talent present in the league today but also the ongoing debate about how different eras of basketball compare. James didn’t shy away from using Antetokounmpo as a prime example in this discussion.
Although the focus of his comments was on Giannis’ current dominance, LeBron also expressed his thoughts on the evolution of the league. During the interview on The Pat McAfee Show, James boldly suggested that had Giannis played in the 1970s, he would have scored more than 250 points in a single game.
“You’re trying to tell me Giannis wouldn’t be able to dominate in the 70s? Giannis would’ve had 250 points in a game back then. 250!” LeBron said. This statement underscores just how far the game has come and serves as a testament to the extraordinary performances seen in the NBA in recent years.
LeBron’s reasons for praising Antetokounmpo
With more than 22 years of experience in the NBA, James has cemented his place as one of the greatest players to ever play the game. Competing with Michael Jordan for the title of “GOAT,” LeBron’s insights into basketball are backed by his unmatched career. This time, he shared his thoughts on the Bucks star, whose stats reinforce LeBron’s praise.
Despite the impossibility of Giannis scoring 250 points in a game like players from the 1970s, his numbers today are a clear indication of his elite performance. Currently, Antetokounmpo is one of the best scorers in the league, averaging 30.2 points per game this season, along with 12 rebounds per game.
As of now, Giannis has scored 20,286 career points, including 4,879 free throws and 7,435 field goals. With his 30th birthday in the rearview, Giannis is entering what could be the prime of his career, with plenty of room left to play at the highest level.
LeBron announces second season of ‘Mind The Game’
The anticipation surrounding LeBron James’ upcoming appearance on The Pat McAfee Show continues to build. In the meantime, Lakers star announced the launch of a second season of his YouTube podcast, Mind The Game. This season, he’ll be joined by a new co-host to dive deeper into basketball discussions.
Steve Nash will be the new co-host, bringing fresh perspectives on the game. The duo is expected to explore not only LeBron’s career but also share their thoughts on NBA talent and other basketball-related topics.